Illinois Permit Practice Test: Lanes, Turns and Passing (2026)

Question 1 of 20

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

1. 200 feet
2. 50 feet
3. 1,000 feet

Question 2 of 20

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

1. Immediately
2. When the entire passed vehicle is visible in your rearview mirror
3. After counting to one

Question 3 of 20

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

1. Yes, it is polite
2. Only at night
3. No, it is against the law

Question 4 of 20

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

1. At least 3 feet
2. 1 foot
3. 10 feet

Question 5 of 20

When may you pass on the right in Illinois?

1. On the shoulder
2. Past a left-turning car, on a one-way street or a road with two or more lanes each way
3. Never

Question 6 of 20

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

1. Within 10 feet
2. Within one mile
3. Within 100 feet

Question 7 of 20

May you pass another vehicle in an Illinois construction zone?

1. No; all construction zones are no-passing zones
2. Yes, if the road is clear
3. Only on weekends

Question 8 of 20

On an Illinois interstate, when may you drive in the left lane?

1. Whenever you like
2. Only to pass, with limited exceptions
3. Only at night

Question 9 of 20

Is weaving from lane to lane to go faster than traffic legal?

1. Yes, on expressways
2. Yes, if you signal
3. No, it is unlawful

Question 10 of 20

In a business or residential area, how far before turning must you signal?

1. At least 100 feet (200 feet elsewhere)
2. 10 feet
3. At the corner

Question 11 of 20

How do you signal a right turn with your arm?

1. Left arm straight out
2. Left arm extended straight up
3. Left arm down

Question 12 of 20

How should you make a right turn?

1. Swing wide to the left first
2. Turn from the center lane
3. Follow the curve of the curb, staying close to it

Question 13 of 20

While waiting to turn left, how should your front wheels be?

1. Straight ahead until you start the turn
2. Turned left
3. Turned right

Question 14 of 20

Before moving into the left lane, what should you do?

1. Just use the mirror
2. Turn your head to check traffic behind and to the left, then signal
3. Honk

Question 15 of 20

When may you make a U-turn on a curve or hill?

1. Never
2. Any time
3. Only if you can see at least 500 feet in all directions

Question 16 of 20

How do you signal that you are leaving a roundabout?

1. Use your right turn signal
2. Use your left turn signal
3. Flash your headlights

Question 17 of 20

What does flashing both turn signals (hazards) indicate?

1. A turn ahead
2. A disabled or parked vehicle
3. Thanks to another driver

Question 18 of 20

You miss your exit on an expressway. What should you do?

1. Back up on the shoulder
2. Stop and wait
3. Go to the next exit; backing up is illegal

Question 19 of 20

How do you enter an expressway?

1. Use the speed-change lane to match traffic speed, then merge
2. Stop at the end of the ramp
3. Enter slowly

Question 20 of 20

In heavy traffic where two lanes become one, what is advised?

1. Merge as early as possible
2. Use both lanes to the merge point and alternate (zipper merge)
3. Stop and wait