Illinois Permit Practice Test 12 (2026)

Question 1 of 20

A truck ahead leaves a gap on its right before turning right. What should you do?

1. Pass it on the right
2. Honk
3. Stay back; it needs the space for a wide right turn

Question 2 of 20

You approach a horseback rider. What should you avoid?

1. Slowing down
2. Passing with caution
3. Sounding your horn

Question 3 of 20

How fast do slow-moving vehicles such as farm equipment normally travel?

1. 40-50 mph
2. 5-20 mph
3. Over 55 mph

Question 4 of 20

When should you be extremely watchful for children?

1. Only in school zones at night
2. When backing in or out of a driveway
3. Only on expressways

Question 5 of 20

Where there is no sidewalk, which way should pedestrians walk?

1. Facing oncoming traffic
2. With traffic
3. In the middle of the road

Question 6 of 20

Your car breaks down on a high-capacity highway. What should you do?

1. Get out and stand behind the car
2. Walk along the road for help
3. Pull right, stay inside with your seat belt on, hazards on, and call 911

Question 7 of 20

Your steering fails suddenly. Why should you not turn off the ignition?

1. It will damage the radio
2. You may lose power steering or lock the wheel
3. It is fine to turn it off

Question 8 of 20

Your car runs into water and sinks. Where should you move?

1. To the trunk
2. Stay in the driver's seat
3. To the back seat area, where an air pocket usually forms

Question 9 of 20

Smoke comes from your car. What should you do?

1. Fight the fire yourself
2. Pull off, turn off the engine, move away and call 911
3. Keep driving to a garage

Question 10 of 20

How old must you be to ride a low-speed electric bicycle in Illinois?

1. 12
2. 21
3. At least 16

Question 11 of 20

How should you handle a curve?

1. Slow down before it and do not brake suddenly in it
2. Brake hard in the middle
3. Cross the center line

Question 12 of 20

A motorcyclist waits at a red light that does not change. After how long may they proceed?

1. 120 seconds, after yielding
2. 10 seconds
3. Never

Question 13 of 20

Your wheels drift off the pavement onto the shoulder. What should you do?

1. Jerk the wheel back
2. Brake hard
3. Grip the wheel, ease off the gas, brake gently, then steer back after checking traffic

Question 14 of 20

You are turning right and a bicyclist is coming up on your right. What should you do?

1. Let the bicyclist go through first
2. Turn quickly in front
3. Honk

Question 15 of 20

Your gas pedal is stuck. What should you do?

1. Hook your toe under it; if it stays stuck, shift to neutral and brake gently
2. Turn off the ignition and pull the key
3. Pump the brakes hard

Question 16 of 20

What is the 'Dutch Reach'?

1. A parking maneuver
2. Opening your car door with your right hand so you turn and look for bicyclists
3. A hand signal for stopping

Question 17 of 20

Your brake pedal suddenly sinks to the floor. What should you do first?

1. Turn off the engine
2. Shift to park
3. Pump it to build pressure

Question 18 of 20

How much space must you leave when passing a bicyclist in Illinois?

1. 1 foot
2. At least 3 feet from the side mirror
3. No minimum

Question 19 of 20

You hear a thumping that may be a blowout. What should you do?

1. Brake hard
2. Ease off the gas, hold the wheel firmly and pull off safely
3. Speed up

Question 20 of 20

Which direction must bicyclists ride?

1. Facing traffic
2. Either
3. The same direction as vehicles