Illinois Permit Practice Test: Sharing the Road (2026)

Question 1 of 17

How much space must you leave when passing a bicyclist in Illinois?

1. 1 foot
2. At least 3 feet from the side mirror
3. No minimum

Question 2 of 17

Which direction must bicyclists ride?

1. Facing traffic
2. Either
3. The same direction as vehicles

Question 3 of 17

You are turning right and a bicyclist is coming up on your right. What should you do?

1. Let the bicyclist go through first
2. Turn quickly in front
3. Honk

Question 4 of 17

What is the 'Dutch Reach'?

1. A parking maneuver
2. Opening your car door with your right hand so you turn and look for bicyclists
3. A hand signal for stopping

Question 5 of 17

How old must you be to ride a low-speed electric bicycle in Illinois?

1. 12
2. 21
3. At least 16

Question 6 of 17

A motorcyclist waits at a red light that does not change. After how long may they proceed?

1. 120 seconds, after yielding
2. 10 seconds
3. Never

Question 7 of 17

Where do more than half of motorcycle crashes happen?

1. On expressways
2. At intersections
3. In parking lots

Question 8 of 17

How far behind a motorcycle should you follow?

1. One second
2. Half a car length
3. At least three to four seconds

Question 9 of 17

May you share a lane with a motorcycle?

1. No; the motorcyclist is entitled to the entire lane
2. Yes, if there is room
3. Yes, in traffic jams

Question 10 of 17

Why must you dim your headlights when following a truck at night?

1. To save fuel
2. Bright lights reflect off its large side mirrors and blind the driver
3. It is not necessary

Question 11 of 17

A truck ahead leaves a gap on its right before turning right. What should you do?

1. Pass it on the right
2. Honk
3. Stay back; it needs the space for a wide right turn

Question 12 of 17

On a four-lane highway you approach a disabled vehicle with hazard lights. What does Illinois law require?

1. Change lanes away from it if safe, otherwise slow down
2. Nothing
3. Stop behind it

Question 13 of 17

How fast do slow-moving vehicles such as farm equipment normally travel?

1. 40-50 mph
2. 5-20 mph
3. Over 55 mph

Question 14 of 17

You approach a horseback rider. What should you avoid?

1. Slowing down
2. Passing with caution
3. Sounding your horn

Question 15 of 17

Where there is no sidewalk, which way should pedestrians walk?

1. Facing oncoming traffic
2. With traffic
3. In the middle of the road

Question 16 of 17

When should you be extremely watchful for children?

1. Only in school zones at night
2. When backing in or out of a driveway
3. Only on expressways

Question 17 of 17

A stand-up electric scooter (under 100 pounds, max 10 mph): what is the minimum age to ride one?

1. 12 or older
2. 16 or older
3. 18 or older