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When applying for an Illinois driver’s license, you may be required to complete a vision screening, as well as written and driving exams. The IL DMV practice permit test covers the contents of the Illinois Driver's Handbook. It requires you to identify traffic signs, signals and pavement markings, and answer questions about traffic laws, driving and safety rules, vehicle equipment and crash prevention. The Illinois DMV written test consists of 35 questions, 15 of which will address traffic sign identification. To pass the test, you must correctly answer at least 28 questions.
1. This sign warns drivers that:
two way traffic ahead sign
a shared lane starts ahead.
they will soon be facing oncoming traffic.
they cannot go straight ahead.
2. A driver must yield the right of way when making a left turn on a red light after a stop from a one-way street to another one-way street with traffic moving to the left.
True
False
3. Alcohol:
makes drivers more prone to take chances.
increases reaction time.
All of the above.
4. This road sign means:
center lane left turns sign
Vehicles may only travel in the center lane.
The center lane in both directions of travel will soon turn left.
The center lane is shared for left turns in both directions of travel.
5. If your car goes into water, you should:
call the fire department immediately.
remove yourself before it starts to sink.
wait for water to rush in and let it out in small breaths through your nose.
6. When drivers come to this sign, they must:
stop sign ahead
warn other drivers that a stop sign is ahead.
be ready to stop at the stop sign.
brake sharply and come to a complete stop.
7. Illinois law prohibits the use of cannabis for medical purposes.
False
True
8. A 4-way stop sign means:
4 way stop sign
There are four stop signs at the intersection.
The first vehicle to reach the intersection should move forward first.
All of the above.
9. If a red light fails to turn green after 120 seconds, a motorcycle rider may proceed through the intersection after yielding the right of way to oncoming traffic.
False
True
10. The following symptoms are associated with drowsy driving:
You don’t remember driving the last few miles.
You continue to yawn.
All of the above.
 
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IL DMV Knowledge Test

Number of questions: 35
Correct answers to pass:28
Passing score:80%
Signs questions:15
Minimum age to apply: 15
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