Illinois Permit Practice Test 10 (2026)

Question 1 of 20

You move to Illinois with a valid out-of-state license. How long do you have to get an Illinois license?

1. One year
2. 10 days
3. 90 days, or before your license expires if sooner

Question 2 of 20

Can you show proof of insurance on your phone in Illinois?

1. Yes, an electronic insurance card is accepted
2. No, only paper
3. Only at renewal

Question 3 of 20

What are the taillight requirements for a car in Illinois?

1. One white light
2. Any color visible for 50 feet
3. Two red lights visible for 500 feet from behind

Question 4 of 20

May you wear a headset covering both ears while driving in Illinois?

1. Yes
2. Only for music
3. No; only a single-sided headset or earpiece is permitted

Question 5 of 20

You cause a crash without liability insurance. What does the Safety Responsibility Law require?

1. Nothing
2. Posting security to cover the damages
3. Only an apology letter

Question 6 of 20

When must you dim your high beams?

1. 50 feet before meeting
2. 500 feet before meeting an oncoming vehicle and 300 feet before passing one
3. Only in cities

Question 7 of 20

When does a posted construction zone speed limit apply?

1. 24 hours a day, seven days a week, workers or not
2. Only when workers are present
3. Only during the day

Question 8 of 20

What is the minimum age for an Illinois driver's license?

1. 16
2. 15
3. 18

Question 9 of 20

On the Illinois driving exam, how far must you back up?

1. About 500 feet
2. About 5 feet
3. About 50 feet, slowly and straight

Question 10 of 20

Who can get an insurance discount by taking an eight-hour defensive driving course?

1. Only drivers under 21
2. No one
3. Drivers 55 and older

Question 11 of 20

Besides from sunset to sunrise and with wipers on, when should headlights be used?

1. When objects 1,000 feet away cannot be seen
2. Only on expressways
3. Never in daytime

Question 12 of 20

Is holding your phone on speaker while driving considered hands-free?

1. No; it is a violation
2. Yes
3. Only on the highway

Question 13 of 20

You legally change your name. How long do you have to apply for a corrected license?

1. 10 days
2. One year
3. 30 days

Question 14 of 20

What happens if you commit a traffic violation during the driving exam?

1. You lose a few points
2. You automatically fail
3. Nothing if no one saw it

Question 15 of 20

A driver leaves the scene of a crash that caused more than $1,000 in damage. What happens?

1. Driving privileges are suspended
2. Nothing
3. A warning

Question 16 of 20

From how far must your horn be heard?

1. 20 feet
2. 200 feet
3. One mile

Question 17 of 20

When may you use a phone that is not hands-free in Illinois?

1. At red lights
2. To report an emergency, while parked on the shoulder, or stopped in obstructed traffic in park or neutral
3. Below 25 mph

Question 18 of 20

For how long is a standard Illinois driver's license valid?

1. Four years, expiring on your birthday
2. Eight years
3. Ten years

Question 19 of 20

Who may supervise a driver with an instruction permit?

1. Any licensed 18-year-old
2. A parent, guardian or responsible adult 21+, licensed, with one year of experience
3. Any passenger

Question 20 of 20

How much tint is allowed on the front windshield in Illinois?

1. Only a 6-inch strip across the top
2. Any amount
3. The whole windshield if light