Illinois Permit Practice Test 3 (2026)

Question 1 of 20

How close to a fire hydrant may you park in Illinois?

1. No closer than 15 feet
2. 5 feet
3. 50 feet

Question 2 of 20

Is weaving from lane to lane to go faster than traffic legal?

1. Yes, on expressways
2. Yes, if you signal
3. No, it is unlawful

Question 3 of 20

What can pink signs warn of?

1. Unplanned traffic incidents such as crashes or disasters
2. School zones
3. Toll plazas

Question 4 of 20

How close to a crosswalk at an intersection may you park?

1. 5 feet
2. No closer than 20 feet
3. 50 feet

Question 5 of 20

What do brown signs indicate?

1. Hospitals
2. Construction
3. Parks and recreation

Question 6 of 20

What happens to stopping distance when you double your speed?

1. It quadruples
2. It doubles
3. It stays the same

Question 7 of 20

How do you signal that you are leaving a roundabout?

1. Use your right turn signal
2. Use your left turn signal
3. Flash your headlights

Question 8 of 20

What can help prevent drowsiness on long trips besides frequent stops?

1. Driving faster
2. Exercising your eyes by reading signs and shifting focus
3. Turning off the radio

Question 9 of 20

When may you make a U-turn on a curve or hill?

1. Never
2. Any time
3. Only if you can see at least 500 feet in all directions

Question 10 of 20

At night, when must you dim your high beams for an oncoming car?

1. 50 feet before
2. Never
3. 500 feet before meeting it

Question 11 of 20

What should you do at any rural intersection?

1. Slow down and look both ways before entering
2. Speed through
3. Honk only

Question 12 of 20

How loud may your car's sound system be in Illinois?

1. Any volume
2. Not audible inside the car
3. Not audible 75 feet or more from the vehicle

Question 13 of 20

An aggressive driver confronts you. What should you do?

1. Brake-check them
2. Do not retaliate or engage; avoid eye contact
3. Yell back

Question 14 of 20

How far from the steering-wheel air bag should a driver sit?

1. About 10-12 inches
2. 2 inches
3. 3 feet

Question 15 of 20

What is the penalty for passing a stopped school bus with its stop arm out?

1. A warning
2. License suspension, a $300 fine and community service
3. $50

Question 16 of 20

Which behavior is an example of aggressive driving?

1. Keeping three seconds behind
2. Signaling early
3. Tailgating and repeatedly flashing headlights

Question 17 of 20

Where should children 12 and younger ride?

1. In the front seat
2. Properly secured in the back seat
3. On a lap

Question 18 of 20

What is a license revocation in Illinois?

1. A one-week suspension
2. An indefinite withdrawal of driving privileges
3. A warning letter

Question 19 of 20

You are pulled over by police. What should you do with your hands?

1. Keep both hands visible on the steering wheel
2. Search the glove box right away
3. Get out and walk to the officer

Question 20 of 20

Are radar jamming devices allowed in Illinois?

1. Yes, in private cars
2. No, they are prohibited
3. Only on tollways