Illinois Permit Practice Test: Speed Limits and Other Laws (2026)

Question 1 of 17

Unless posted, what is the speed limit on Illinois interstates and tollways?

1. 70 mph
2. 65 mph
3. 55 mph

Question 2 of 17

What is the default speed limit in Illinois city and town areas?

1. 25 mph
2. 30 mph
3. 35 mph

Question 3 of 17

What is the speed limit in an Illinois alley unless posted otherwise?

1. 25 mph
2. 5 mph
3. 15 mph

Question 4 of 17

When does the 20 mph school zone limit apply?

1. School days, 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., when children are present and signs are posted
2. At all times
3. Only during recess

Question 5 of 17

What is the default speed limit on an Illinois four-lane highway?

1. 70 mph
2. 65 mph
3. 45 mph

Question 6 of 17

Who may use a hands-free phone while driving in Illinois?

1. Everyone, any age
2. No one
3. Drivers 19 and older

Question 7 of 17

Is holding your phone on speaker while driving considered hands-free?

1. No; it is a violation
2. Yes
3. Only on the highway

Question 8 of 17

When may you use a phone that is not hands-free in Illinois?

1. At red lights
2. To report an emergency, while parked on the shoulder, or stopped in obstructed traffic in park or neutral
3. Below 25 mph

Question 9 of 17

May you wear a headset covering both ears while driving in Illinois?

1. Yes
2. Only for music
3. No; only a single-sided headset or earpiece is permitted

Question 10 of 17

When does a posted construction zone speed limit apply?

1. 24 hours a day, seven days a week, workers or not
2. Only when workers are present
3. Only during the day

Question 11 of 17

What is the penalty for passing a stopped school bus with its stop arm out?

1. A warning
2. License suspension, a $300 fine and community service
3. $50

Question 12 of 17

How loud may your car's sound system be in Illinois?

1. Any volume
2. Not audible inside the car
3. Not audible 75 feet or more from the vehicle

Question 13 of 17

How many traffic convictions in 12 months can suspend an adult's Illinois license?

1. Three
2. Ten
3. One

Question 14 of 17

What is a license revocation in Illinois?

1. A one-week suspension
2. An indefinite withdrawal of driving privileges
3. A warning letter

Question 15 of 17

What is a license suspension?

1. A permanent loss
2. A change of license class
3. A temporary loss of driving privileges

Question 16 of 17

What happens if you drive while your license is suspended?

1. The suspension is extended and you may be jailed
2. Nothing if you are careful
3. The suspension ends early

Question 17 of 17

What does a Restricted Driving Permit (RDP) allow?

1. Unlimited driving
2. Driving at set times and routes for work, school, child care or medical care
3. Driving only on weekends