Illinois Permit Practice Test 4 (2026)
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From the official handbook, 2026, Sections 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 13 · Checked Oct 2026 · Not affiliated with the SOS. Illinois Rules of the Road (DSD A 112)
Question 1 of 20
How many traffic convictions in 12 months can suspend an adult's Illinois license?
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Question 2 of 20
At what BAC is it illegal to drive in Illinois?
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Answer: .08% or more
You can still be convicted of DUI below .08% if your driving is impaired.
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Question 3 of 20
You cannot tell if an unmarked car signaling you is really police. What may you do?
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Answer: Drive slowly to a well-lit, populated place or police station, or call 911
Turning on your hazards shows the officer your intentions.
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Question 4 of 20
Who must wear a safety belt in Illinois?
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Answer: All drivers and passengers 8 and older, front and back
Children under 8 must be in a child restraint system; the driver is responsible for all passengers.
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Question 5 of 20
What happens if you drive while your license is suspended?
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Answer: The suspension is extended and you may be jailed
Some withdrawals stay on your record permanently.
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Question 6 of 20
What removes the effects of alcohol from your body?
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Answer: Only time
Food, coffee and showers do not speed up the elimination of alcohol.
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Question 7 of 20
How many license plates must a passenger car display in Illinois?
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Question 8 of 20
What is a license suspension?
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Answer: A temporary loss of driving privileges
After it ends and the reinstatement fee is paid, you may drive again.
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Question 9 of 20
What THC level makes driving illegal in Illinois?
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Answer: 5 nanograms or more per milliliter of whole blood
Any trace of a controlled drug in the blood is also illegal.
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Question 10 of 20
You sell your car. What happens to the license plates?
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Answer: You remove them and keep them
Plates belong to the owner in Illinois.
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Question 11 of 20
When must an Illinois driver file a crash report?
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Answer: If there is death, injury or more than $1,500 in damage
If any vehicle is uninsured, the threshold is $500.
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Question 12 of 20
How may cannabis be carried in a vehicle in Illinois?
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Answer: Only in a sealed, odor-proof, child-resistant container
No driver or passenger may use cannabis in a motor vehicle.
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Question 13 of 20
What is the minimum revocation for a first DUI conviction of a driver under 21?
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Answer: Two years
Drivers under 21 suspended must also complete a remedial education course.
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Question 14 of 20
Until what age must a child ride rear-facing in Illinois?
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Answer: Age 2, unless over 40 pounds or 40 inches
Booster seats must be used only with a lap/shoulder belt.
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Question 15 of 20
What does a Restricted Driving Permit (RDP) allow?
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Answer: Driving at set times and routes for work, school, child care or medical care
An RDP cannot be issued to anyone under 16.
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Question 16 of 20
During the first 12 months of the Initial Licensing Phase, how many passengers under 20 may ride with a teen driver?
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Answer: One, unless they are siblings or children of the driver
After that, passengers are limited to one in front and the number of belts in back.
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Question 17 of 20
A driver under 21 has any trace of alcohol while driving. What is the penalty?
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Answer: At least a three-month suspension
This is Illinois' zero tolerance rule for drivers under 21.
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Question 18 of 20
How should the shoulder strap of a seat belt never be worn?
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Answer: Behind the back or under the arm
The lap belt goes across the hip bones, never the stomach.
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Question 19 of 20
What can happen if you fail to report a crash?
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Answer: A fine up to $2,500 and up to a year in jail
Refusing or neglecting to report a crash can also suspend your license.
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Question 20 of 20
Who can cancel a 16-year-old's Illinois license?
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Answer: The parent or guardian who gave consent, for any reason, until 18
The teen must reapply and retest once consent is given again or at 18.
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