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)
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Question 7 of 16
After a DUI arrest, how long does the officer's temporary receipt let you drive?
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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.
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Question 9 of 16
What is the minimum revocation for a second DUI conviction within 20 years?
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Question 10 of 16
What happens after a fourth DUI conviction in Illinois?
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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