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Illinois DMV
Practice Test 2026

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35
Questions on exam
80%
To pass
12
Correct answers

IL · Handbook data

Key Illinois rules at a glance

Extracted directly from the official SOS handbook. Values left blank aren't explicitly stated in the handbook.

Adult BAC limit
0.08%
Teen curfew
Sun-Thu 10pm-6am; Fri-Sat 11pm-6am (permit and initial licensing phases)
Teen passenger limit
First 12 months/until 18: only 1 passenger under 20 unless siblings/children/stepchildren of driver
Cell phone (teen)
All cellphone use (including hands-free) prohibited under age 19 except 911 emergency
Cell phone (adult)
Handheld cellphones, texting, electronic communications prohibited; hands-free allowed for 19+
Right turn on red
allowed unless posted (after complete stop, must yield)
Move-over law
Yes - must change lanes away from emergency/maintenance vehicles with flashing lights and reduce speed
Open container
prohibited - illegal to have open alcohol container in passenger area; chartered buses, motor homes, limos exempt
Child seat
Under 8 in appropriate child restraint; under 2 in rear-facing unless 40+ lbs or 40+ inches tall

Notable Illinois-specific rules

  • Permit must be held minimum 9 months
  • 50 hours supervised driving including 10 hours at night required
  • Court supervision limited to 1 for under-21 serious offenses
  • Loss of license for under-21 driver convicted of 2+ moving violations in 24 months

Chapter 3: Drivers Under Age 21; GDL Program; Distracted Driving; Safety Belt Law; Child Passenger Protection Act; Chapter 6 DUI

About the Illinois DMV test

The Illinois SOS written knowledge test has 35 questions. You need to answer 12 correctly (80%) to pass and get your IL driver's license or learner's permit.

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IL note: Two-part: 15 road sign + 20 rules questions, must pass both

Illinois DMV test FAQ

IL-specific

What is the legal BAC limit for drivers under 21 in Illinois?

Illinois has a zero-tolerance law for drivers under 21. The legal BAC limit is 0.00%, meaning any detectable alcohol in the system results in automatic license suspension.

IL-specific

What are the passenger restrictions for a teenage driver with an Illinois graduated driver's license?

For the first 12 months of licensing (or until age 18), a teen driver may have only one passenger under age 20 in the vehicle, unless the passengers are immediate family members.

IL-specific

How many points does it take to suspend an Illinois driver's license?

Accumulating 50 points against your driving record within any 12-month period results in a 30-day license suspension in Illinois.

How many questions are on the Illinois DMV test?

The Illinois SOS written test has 35 multiple-choice questions covering traffic laws, road signs, safe driving, and state-specific rules.

What score do I need to pass the IL DMV test?

You need to answer 12 questions correctly, which is 80%. Our practice tests match this exact format.

Is the Illinois DMV practice test free?

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How accurate are these Illinois practice questions?

Our questions are based on the official Illinois Driver Handbook, public question banks, and common DMV test patterns. We cross-verify with AI and human review.

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