IL 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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Motorcycles react differently to weather, traffic, and road conditions than cars. Why?
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Potholes may require motorcyclists to change positions within their lane.
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Wet roads impair a motorcyclist’s ability to brake.
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All of the above.
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__________________ give you right-of-way to make a left turn.
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A flashing red light
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A flashing yellow light
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A green arrow pointing left
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3.
Taking a prescription drug while drinking alcohol:
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Has no effect one way or the other.
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Can make you unfit to drive.
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Will improve your alertness.
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This road sign means:
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Winding road.
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Sharp turn to the left.
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Low shoulder.
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When you see this sign you should:
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Merge left.
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Turn right.
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Watch for traffic to the right.
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Parking is never permitted:
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In a crosshatched (diagonal) pattern space.
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20 feet from a railroad track.
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Within 25 feet of a fire hydrant or fire station driveway.
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7.
This road sign means you:
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Can go straight ahead.
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Are approaching a divided highway.
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Can turn left or go straight.
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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.