Illinois Permit Practice Test

Are you preparing to take the Illinois state DMV’s written knowledge test? Well, then maybe it’s time to sharpen up your know-how in our Illinois DMV permit practice test and see if you have what it takes to pass! Think you know all your Illinois-specific road signs, the rules of the road, or how to drive properly and keep yourself safe on the road? Well, our Illinois permit practice test here aims to help you study and prepare for the real thing…

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Illinois Permit Practice Test

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1) What is the legal Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) limit for drivers aged 21 and over in Illinois?

A) 0.10%

B) 0.08%

C) 0.02%

D) 0.05%

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2) In Illinois, how far must you stay behind a fire truck with its lights flashing?

A) 300 feet

B) 500 feet

C) 100 feet

D) 200 feet

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3) In Illinois, who has the right-of-way at a four-way stop when two vehicles arrive at the same time?

A) The vehicle on the right

B) The vehicle on the left

C) The larger vehicle

D) The vehicle that arrived first

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4) What is the maximum speed limit in most urban areas in Illinois unless otherwise posted?

A) 30 mph

B) 40 mph

C) 35 mph

D) 25 mph

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5) What should you do if you are involved in a minor collision with a parked vehicle in Illinois and cannot find the owner?

A) Wait at the scene for the owner to return

B) Leave a note with your contact information and notify the police

C) Drive away if the damage is minor

D) Call your insurance company and leave

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6) What should you do if your vehicle stalls on the highway in Illinois?

A) Push the vehicle off the road

B) Stay in the vehicle and wait for help

C) Exit the vehicle immediately

D) Turn on your hazard lights and try to pull over

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7) What should you do if you are driving in heavy fog in Illinois?

A) Speed up to get through the fog quickly

B) Flash your headlights at oncoming vehicles

C) Use high beams for better visibility

D) Use low beams and reduce your speed

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8) What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign with a curved arrow and a car with squiggly lines behind it indicate?

A) Sharp curve ahead

B) Slippery when wet

C) Road narrows ahead

D) No passing zone

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9) What is the speed limit in residential areas in Illinois unless otherwise posted?

A) 25 mph

B) 30 mph

C) 20 mph

D) 35 mph

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10) In Illinois, when must you use your windshield wipers and headlights?

A) Only during fog

B) Only during heavy rain

C) Anytime you use your windshield wipers, you must also turn on your headlights

D) Only when driving at night

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11) In Illinois, how far ahead should you signal before turning?

A) 50 feet

B) 100 feet

C) 200 feet

D) 150 feet

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12) What should you do if you see a blind pedestrian with a white cane or guide dog at a crosswalk in Illinois?

A) Speed up to avoid stopping

B) Honk your horn to alert them

C) Continue driving if they are not in your lane

D) Stop and wait for the pedestrian to cross

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13) What is the penalty for leaving the scene of an accident involving personal injury in Illinois?

A) Points on your license only

B) A warning and fine only

C) License suspension, fines, and possible jail time

D) No penalty if no damage occurred

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14) What should you do if you see a pedestrian at a crosswalk in Illinois?

A) Honk your horn to alert the pedestrian

B) Drive through quickly before the pedestrian crosses

C) Continue driving if the pedestrian is not in your lane

D) Stop, regardless of whether the crosswalk is marked or unmarked

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15) In Illinois, how far must you park from a crosswalk?

A) 25 feet

B) 20 feet

C) 15 feet

D) 10 feet

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16) When should you use your high-beam headlights in Illinois?

A) When driving in fog

B) When following another vehicle closely

C) When driving on poorly lit roads with no oncoming traffic

D) When driving in the city

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17) In Illinois, when must you stop for a school bus with its red lights flashing?

A) Always, even if you are approaching from the opposite direction

B) Only in school zones

C) Only if you are traveling in the same direction as the bus

D) Never, unless the bus is moving

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18) In Illinois, what is the penalty for using a handheld cell phone while driving?

A) A warning only

B) No penalty unless an accident occurs

C) Only points on your driving record

D) A fine and possible license suspension

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19) What should you do if you are being tailgated in Illinois?

A) Slow down gradually and let them pass

B) Speed up to get away from the tailgater

C) Brake hard to warn the tailgater

D) Pull over and stop

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20) What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid on ice in Illinois?

A) Steer in the opposite direction of the skid

B) Speed up to regain control

C) Brake hard immediately

D) Steer into the skid

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