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25 questions written from the Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112), covering parking, alcohol and drugs, road signs, licensing laws and penalties, safe and defensive driving and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why. The real Illinois Secretary of State test has 35 questions and you need 28 right.

25 questions
  1. Question 1You park facing uphill on a street with a curb. Which way should you turn your front wheels?

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    B: Away from the curb. When parked uphill with a curb, turn the front wheels away from the curb. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Hill Parking, page 34.

  2. Question 2Can you be convicted of DUI in Illinois with a BAC below .08%?

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    D: Yes, if your driving ability is impaired. You can be convicted of DUI with a BAC under .08% if your driving ability is impaired. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Blood-Alcohol Concentration (BAC)/Presence of Drugs, page 48.

  3. Question 3A temporary STOP sign has been put up by highway authorities. How should you treat it?

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    B: Like a permanent STOP sign. A temporary STOP sign erected by highway authorities must be treated just like a permanent STOP sign. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Shapes of Signs, page 63.

  4. Question 4A first-time applicant aged 18, 19 or 20 who never completed driver education must first complete what?

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    A: A six-hour Adult Driver Education Course from a Secretary of State certified provider. First-time applicants aged 18-20 who were never licensed and never completed driver education must complete a six-hour Adult Driver Education Course from a provider certified by the Secretary of State. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): First-Time Drivers — Age 18-20, page 18.

  5. Question 5What does signing an Illinois traffic ticket mean?

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    D: You acknowledge receiving the ticket. Signing a ticket only acknowledges that you received it; it is not an admission of guilt. Don't refuse to sign. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Proper Action When Stopped by Law Enforcement, page 21.

  6. Question 6Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit on other highways and in rural areas in Illinois?

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    C: 55 mph. Other highways and rural areas have a default limit of 55 mph. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Speed Limits, page 24.

  7. Question 7May you back up on the shoulder of a controlled-access highway if you miss your exit?

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    A: No, backing on any shoulder or roadway of a controlled-access highway is prohibited. Backing up on any shoulder or roadway of a controlled-access roadway is not allowed. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Lane Usage, page 30.

  8. Question 8An emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren. What must you do?

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    B: Pull immediately to the right side of the road and let it pass, stopping if needed. Pull to the right side of the road right away and let the emergency vehicle pass; a complete stop may be needed. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Emergency/Maintenance Vehicles, page 25.

  9. Question 9Several vehicles approach a four-way stop at different times. Who goes first?

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    C: The first driver to stop. At a four-way stop, the first driver to stop should be the first to go. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Right of Way, page 26.

  10. Question 10When making a right turn, how should you position your vehicle?

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    A: Follow the curve of the curb, stay close to it, and turn into the right-hand lane. Follow the general curve of the curb, stay as close to it as possible, and turn into the right-hand lane of the road you are entering. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Turning, page 31.

  11. Question 11Is it legal in Illinois to flash your turn signals as a courtesy 'go ahead and pass' signal?

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    C: No, it is against the law. Illinois law prohibits flashing turn signals as a courtesy or 'do pass' signal to other drivers. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Passing, page 28.

  12. Question 12What does the hand and arm signal with the left arm extended straight up mean?

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    D: Right turn. With the left arm extended straight up, the driver is signaling a right turn. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Signaling, page 30.

  13. Question 13A train has just passed the crossing. What should you do before driving across?

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    D: Look for a second train on another track and wait for the gate to rise fully and the lights to stop. Proceed only after the gate is all the way up and the lights have stopped, and check all tracks for a second train first. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Railroad Crossing, page 33.

  14. Question 14Outside business or residential districts, if you must stop on the paved roadway in an emergency, how far must you be able to see in each direction?

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    B: 200 feet. In an emergency you may stop only where there is a clear view of 200 feet in each direction; turn on your flashers and leave room for others to pass. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Prohibited Stopping, Standing, or Parking, page 35.

  15. Question 15You park on a hill on a road with no curb. Which way should your wheels be turned?

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    B: Toward the side of the road where you are parked. Without a curb, uphill or downhill, turn the wheels toward the side of the road where you are parked. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Hill Parking, page 34.

  16. Question 16What is the only way to remove the effects of alcohol from your body?

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    C: Time. Only time removes alcohol's effects. Food, coffee and showers don't speed it up. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Blood-Alcohol Concentration (BAC)/Presence of Drugs, page 48.

  17. Question 17What does this triangular red and white sign mean?

    red and white downward-pointing triangle road sign
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    B: Yield the right of way. The three-sided YIELD sign means slow down and let all traffic and pedestrians go before you proceed, stopping if necessary. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Yield, page 65.

  18. Question 18You move to Illinois with a valid license from another state. How long do you have to get an Illinois license?

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    A: 90 days or before your old license expires, whichever comes first. New residents with a valid out-of-state license must get an Illinois license within 90 days or before that license expires, whichever comes first. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Exemptions, page 5.

  19. Question 19An unmarked vehicle signals you to stop and you cannot confirm it is police. What is an acceptable response?

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    C: Drive slowly below the limit to a well-lit, populated place or call 911. Drive slowly and carefully below the speed limit, then pull over at a well-lit populated place, drive to the nearest police station, or call 911. Turning on your hazard lights shows your intentions. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Proper Action When Stopped by Law Enforcement, page 21.

  20. Question 20What is the default speed limit in Illinois city and town areas?

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    C: 30 mph. Unless posted otherwise, the limit in city and town areas is 30 mph. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Speed Limits, page 24.

  21. Question 21Before moving from the right lane to the left lane, you should:

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    B: Turn your head to check traffic behind and to the left, then signal left and move when clear. Turn your head to check behind and to the left. If it's clear, give a left signal and move carefully into the left lane. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Changing Lanes, page 31.

  22. Question 22When may you drive over a fire hose?

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    B: When a fire official in command permits it. You may not drive over fire hoses unless a fire official in command of the scene allows it. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Emergency/Maintenance Vehicles, page 25.

  23. Question 23At a stop sign with no stop line, where should you stop?

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    D: Before the crosswalk; if there is none, where you can see all approaching traffic. With no stop line, stop before the crosswalk. With no crosswalk or stop line, stop where you can see all approaching traffic. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Right of Way, page 26.

  24. Question 24While waiting to turn left, which way should your front wheels point?

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    B: Straight ahead until you start the turn. Keep your front wheels pointed straight ahead while you wait, and turn them only when you actually start the left turn. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Turning, page 31.

  25. Question 25When may you pass on the right in Illinois?

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    B: When the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is enough room without leaving the pavement. You may pass on the right, without using the shoulder, when the vehicle ahead is turning left and there's room, on a one-way street, on roads with two or more clear lanes each way, or at intersections widened for it. Illinois Rules of the Road 2026 (DSD A 112): Passing, page 28.

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