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)

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  1. Question 1 of 20

    How many traffic convictions in 12 months can suspend an adult's Illinois license?

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    Answer: Three

    Under 21, two violations within any 24 months is enough.

    Handbook: Section 8, p. 60

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  2. 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.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 48

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  3. 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.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 21

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  4. 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.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 23

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  5. 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.

    Handbook: Section 8, p. 58

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  6. 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.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 48

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  7. Question 7 of 20

    How many license plates must a passenger car display in Illinois?

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    Answer: Two, front and rear

    License plate covers are not allowed.

    Handbook: Section 13, p. 96

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  8. 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.

    Handbook: Section 8, p. 59

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  9. 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.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 48

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  10. 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.

    Handbook: Section 13, p. 96

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  11. 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.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 54

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  12. 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.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 48

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  13. 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.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 52

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  14. 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.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 24

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  15. 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.

    Handbook: Section 8, p. 61

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  16. 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.

    Handbook: Section 3, p. 18

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  17. 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.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 52

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  18. 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.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 23

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  19. 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.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 55

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  20. 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.

    Handbook: Section 3, p. 19

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