Illinois DMV Permit Test
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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.
Updated for 2026 DMV rules.
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The picture shows:
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A reversible road sign.
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A railroad advance warning sign.
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A speeding fines doubled sign.
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2.
If you hear a thumping sound while driving, you should:
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Hook your shoe under the gas pedal and see if you can free it.
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Get off the road and check your tires.
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Try your emergency lights.
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The speed limit in any alley is:
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15 MPH.
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25 MPH.
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20 MPH.
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4.
Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a:
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Station wagon.
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Large tour bus.
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Passenger vehicle.
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The term “distracted driving” refers to anything that:
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Takes your attention away from driving.
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Causes evasive action while driving.
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Causes you to scan the road ahead.
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It is permissible to pass on a two-lane, two-way roadway within 100 feet of an intersection or railroad crossing.
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True.
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False.
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This warning sign:
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Indicates the suggested highest safe speed.
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Provides advance notice to upcoming speed limit change.
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Shows the current speed limit that all vehicles traveling in the direction of the arrow must not exceed.
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TEST #1
Question 3 of 36
Negotiating Intersections
3. If an intersection has crosswalk lines but no STOP line, where must you stop for a red light?
After the crosswalk.
On the crosswalk.
Before the stop line.×
Before the crosswalk.✓
Explanation
If there is no stop line at a red light, you must stop before the crosswalk — it’s always illegal to stop on it.