Illinois Permit Practice Test 9 (2026)

Question 1 of 20

At a T intersection without signs, who has the right of way?

1. Traffic on the through road; the driver on the ending road yields
2. The driver on the ending road
3. Whoever is faster

Question 2 of 20

Your car starts to skid. What should you do?

1. Brake hard
2. Steer opposite the skid
3. Ease off the gas or brakes and steer into the direction of the skid

Question 3 of 20

Your light turns green but cars are still in the intersection. What must you do?

1. Go; you have the green
2. Honk
3. Yield to them

Question 4 of 20

What does a flashing red light require?

1. Slow down only
2. Wait for green
3. Stop, yield, and proceed when safe

Question 5 of 20

You entered the intersection on green to turn left, and the light turns red. What do you do?

1. Back up
2. Finish the turn
3. Stop in the intersection

Question 6 of 20

May you turn right on a steady red light in Illinois?

1. Never
2. Yes, after a complete stop and yielding, unless a sign prohibits it
3. Only with a green arrow

Question 7 of 20

When does the license of a driver under 21 expire?

1. On the 18th birthday
2. Three months after the 21st birthday
3. After four years, like everyone

Question 8 of 20

May a TV screen be visible from the driver's seat while the car is moving?

1. No, it is prohibited
2. Yes, if the sound is off
3. Yes, on highways

Question 9 of 20

You develop a medical condition that could cause loss of consciousness. What must you do?

1. Nothing until renewal
2. Tell only your doctor
3. Notify the Secretary of State within 10 days

Question 10 of 20

A load sticks out 4 feet or more behind your vehicle in daytime. What is required?

1. Nothing
2. A white light
3. A red flag on the load

Question 11 of 20

After a crash, what should you ask everyone involved?

1. Only their insurance company
2. Nothing
3. Names, addresses, phone numbers, license and plate numbers

Question 12 of 20

A pedestrian signal shows a flashing orange hand. What does it mean for pedestrians?

1. Start crossing now
2. Drivers must stop
3. Do not start to cross; those already crossing may finish

Question 13 of 20

You damage a parked car with no one around. What must you do?

1. Leave your name, address, phone and plate number and notify police
2. Drive away
3. Wait one minute and leave

Question 14 of 20

What are the nighttime driving restrictions for Illinois permit holders and drivers 16-17?

1. Sun.-Thurs. 10 p.m.-6 a.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11 p.m.-6 a.m.
2. Midnight to 5 a.m. every night
3. None

Question 15 of 20

A red X is shown over a lane. What does it mean?

1. Lane open
2. Never drive in that lane
3. Left turn only

Question 16 of 20

What happens if you are convicted of driving without insurance in Illinois?

1. A warning
2. At least three months without driving privileges and a $100 reinstatement fee
3. A $5 fine

Question 17 of 20

Which license class do you need to drive an ordinary car in Illinois?

1. Class A
2. Class D
3. Class M

Question 18 of 20

How much supervised driving must an Illinois driver under 18 complete?

1. 20 hours
2. 100 hours, all in daylight
3. At least 50 hours, including 10 at night

Question 19 of 20

What are Illinois' minimum liability insurance limits?

1. $10,000 total
2. No minimum
3. $25,000 per person, $50,000 per crash, $20,000 property

Question 20 of 20

From how far must turn signals be visible?

1. 300 feet
2. 30 feet
3. 1,000 feet