Illinois Permit Practice Test 7 (2026)

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From the official handbook, 2026, Sections 4, 5, 9 · 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

    On a two-lane road, how close to an intersection or railroad crossing is passing prohibited?

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    Answer: Within 100 feet

    Also no passing on hills or curves without view, or with a solid yellow line.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 29

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  2. Question 2 of 20

    What does this sign mean?

    Left-turn arrow crossed by a red circle and slash
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    Answer: No left turn

    A red circle and slash means the pictured action is not allowed.

    Handbook: Section 9, p. 66

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  3. Question 3 of 20

    What does this sign tell you at a traffic island?

    KEEP RIGHT sign with an arrow passing to the right of an obstacle
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    Answer: Drive to the side shown by the arrow (the right)

    Keep to the side indicated by the arrow.

    Handbook: Section 9, p. 67

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  4. Question 4 of 20

    May you stop or park in a marked bike lane?

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    Answer: No

    You may not drive, idle or load passengers in bike lanes either.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 35

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  5. Question 5 of 20

    At a four-way stop, who goes first?

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    Answer: The first driver to stop

    If two arrive at the same time on different roads, the vehicle on the left yields to the one on the right.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 26

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  6. Question 6 of 20

    You are stopped at a red light with this sign. May you turn?

    White NO TURN ON RED sign
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    Answer: No; right turns on red (and left on red between one-way streets) are prohibited

    Some versions show a red circle instead of the word RED.

    Handbook: Section 9, p. 67

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  7. Question 7 of 20

    When passing on a two-lane road, you must be back in your lane before an oncoming vehicle is within what distance?

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    Answer: 200 feet

    Do not return until the whole passed vehicle is visible in your rearview mirror.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 28

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  8. Question 8 of 20

    In an emergency outside a town, when may you stop on the roadway?

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    Answer: Only with a clear view of 200 feet each way and flashers on

    Leave enough space for other vehicles to pass.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 35

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  9. Question 9 of 20

    Two cars reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time. Who yields?

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    Answer: The vehicle on the left

    Yield to the vehicle on your right.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 26

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  10. Question 10 of 20

    What does this sign tell you?

    Sign showing a road divided by a median
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    Answer: A divided highway with a median is ahead

    A median separates the two directions of traffic.

    Handbook: Section 9, p. 67

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  11. Question 11 of 20

    After passing, when may you return to the right lane?

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    Answer: When the entire passed vehicle is visible in your rearview mirror

    The driver being passed must not speed up.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 28

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  12. Question 12 of 20

    A pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog is crossing. Who has the right of way?

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    Answer: The pedestrian

    This includes wheelchairs and other assistive devices.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 40

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  13. Question 13 of 20

    How close to a railroad crossing may you park?

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    Answer: No closer than 50 feet from the nearest rail

    Never park on the tracks.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 36

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  14. Question 14 of 20

    What does this sign tell drivers going slower than traffic?

    White SLOWER TRAFFIC KEEP RIGHT sign
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    Answer: Drive in the right lane

    Slow vehicles must use the right lane except to pass or turn left.

    Handbook: Section 9, p. 67

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  15. Question 15 of 20

    Is it legal to flash your turn signal to tell the driver behind it is safe to pass?

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    Answer: No, it is against the law

    Turn signals should only show your own movement.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 28

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  16. Question 16 of 20

    A pedestrian started crossing before your light turned green. What do you do?

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    Answer: Yield and let them finish

    Yield to pedestrians when turning and when they walk with a signal.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 27

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  17. Question 17 of 20

    How close to a stop sign may you park?

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    Answer: No closer than 30 feet

    The same distance applies to yield signs and traffic signals.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 36

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  18. Question 18 of 20

    What does this sign with a cross warn of?

    Yellow diamond sign with a black cross
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    Answer: A crossroad ahead

    Watch for traffic entering from either side.

    Handbook: Section 9, p. 70

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  19. Question 19 of 20

    How much space must you leave when passing a pedestrian walking on the shoulder?

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    Answer: At least 3 feet

    The same 3-foot minimum applies to bicyclists, even in a bike lane.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 28

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  20. Question 20 of 20

    When must you come to a complete stop for a pedestrian?

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    Answer: When the pedestrian is in a marked crosswalk

    Also stop on school days for children near a school zone crosswalk.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 27

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