Illinois Permit Practice Test: Alcohol and Drugs (2026)

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From the official handbook, 2026, Section 6 · Checked Oct 2026 · Not affiliated with the SOS. Illinois Rules of the Road (DSD A 112)

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  1. Question 1 of 16

    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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  2. Question 2 of 16

    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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  3. Question 3 of 16

    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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  4. Question 4 of 16

    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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  5. Question 5 of 16

    Under statutory summary suspension, what happens if your chemical test shows a BAC of .08% or more?

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    Answer: Your driving privileges are suspended for six months

    Refusing the test brings a one-year suspension instead.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 49

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  6. Question 6 of 16

    A first offender refuses chemical testing after a DUI arrest. How long is the suspension?

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    Answer: One year

    A second offender who refuses is suspended for three years.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 49

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  7. Question 7 of 16

    After a DUI arrest, how long does the officer's temporary receipt let you drive?

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    Answer: 45 days

    The statutory summary suspension begins on the 46th day.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 49

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  8. Question 8 of 16

    What does a first DUI conviction bring in Illinois?

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    Answer: At least a one-year revocation

    A second conviction within 20 years: five years; third: 10 years; fourth: lifetime.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 50

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  9. Question 9 of 16

    What is the minimum revocation for a second DUI conviction within 20 years?

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    Answer: Five years

    A DUI conviction stays on your record permanently.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 50

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  10. Question 10 of 16

    What happens after a fourth DUI conviction in Illinois?

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    Answer: Lifetime revocation

    A third conviction brings at least 10 years.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 50

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  11. Question 11 of 16

    After a DUI conviction, how long must you file Financial Responsibility Insurance?

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    Answer: Three years

    You also need an alcohol/drug evaluation, treatment or education and a hearing.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 50

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  12. Question 12 of 16

    May an opened bottle of alcohol ride in the passenger area of your car?

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    Answer: No

    Drinking in a vehicle is illegal for driver and passengers (except chartered buses, motor homes and limousines).

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 51

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  13. Question 13 of 16

    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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  14. Question 14 of 16

    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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  15. Question 15 of 16

    Is it legal to lend your car to a friend you know is impaired?

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    Answer: No; it is illegal

    Providing alcohol to someone under 21 can also cost you your license.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 52

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  16. Question 16 of 16

    Why is it dangerous to take a cold medicine and have one drink before driving?

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    Answer: Mixing even small amounts of alcohol with drugs is very dangerous

    Antihistamines, cold remedies and pain relievers can impair driving.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 49

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