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Illinois permit practice test

Here are 10 practice questions written for Illinois, based on the Illinois driver handbook and vehicle code. Think of your answer first, then open “Show answer” to see the explanation and the source.

This is practice, not the state test, and the questions are not taken from it. The set changes every quarter (this one is 2026-Q4).

Question 1

You may park 20 feet before a stop sign on the side of the road you approach.

  1. True
  2. False
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Answer: B. False

Drivers must stay at least 30 feet back from a stop sign, yield sign, flashing signal or traffic light on the approach side of the road.

Sources: 625 ILCS 5 11-1303; Driver handbook, Chapter 4: Traffic Laws

Question 2

What is the default speed limit on an Illinois interstate when no sign says otherwise?

  1. 65 mph
  2. 75 mph
  3. 55 mph
  4. 70 mph
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Answer: D. 70 mph

The default limit on an Illinois interstate or toll highway is 70 mph. Signs may set a lower limit near cities or work zones.

Sources: 625 ILCS 5 11-601; Driver handbook, Chapter 4: Traffic Laws

Question 3

The driveway of a fire station has a no-parking zone of how many feet on each side of it?

  1. 20 feet
  2. 15 feet
  3. 5 feet
  4. 30 feet
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Answer: A. 20 feet

Keep clear of a fire station driveway by 20 feet. The same 20 feet applies at an intersection crosswalk, so trucks and walkers stay in view.

Sources: 625 ILCS 5 11-1303; Driver handbook, Chapter 4: Traffic Laws

Question 4

You are in a parking lot on school property. A school bus stops ahead with its red lights flashing. What is required?

  1. Nothing, because school bus rules apply only on public roads
  2. Stop, since the rule covers lots and private property
  3. Slow to 10 mph and pass carefully on the right
  4. Stop only if a child is already crossing in front of you
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Answer: B. Stop, since the rule covers lots and private property

The school bus rule covers lots and private property too. Stop for any bus that is loading or unloading with its signals on.

Sources: 625 ILCS 5 11-1414; Driver handbook, Chapter 4: Traffic Laws

Question 5

You are parked at the curb and about to open your door into a bike lane. What should you do?

  1. Honk to alert any cyclists nearby, and then open the door wide
  2. Check for bikes and traffic, and keep the door open briefly
  3. Open it halfway and let the riders react to it
  4. Open it right away, since your car is already parked there
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Answer: B. Check for bikes and traffic, and keep the door open briefly

Look before you open a door on the traffic side. A rider or car can hit it. Keep it open only as long as you need to get in or out.

Sources: 625 ILCS 5 11-1407; Driver handbook, Chapter 4: Traffic Laws

Question 6

Within how many days of moving must a licensed driver notify the Secretary of State of a new address?

  1. 30 days
  2. 60 days
  3. 90 days
  4. 10 days
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Answer: D. 10 days

A licensed driver must report an address change within 10 days. Moving without notice can also mean missing renewal notices.

Sources: 625 ILCS 5 6-116; Driver handbook, Chapter 1: Illinois Driver’s License

Question 7

You are on a four-lane road with a median. A school bus stops across the median, going the other way, lights flashing. Must you stop?

  1. No, because school bus signals apply only on narrow two-lane roads
  2. Yes, but only if children are crossing in front of your own car
  3. Yes, you must always stop for a school bus that is loading, in any direction
  4. No, a bus in the opposing roadway of a wide road may be passed
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Answer: D. No, a bus in the opposing roadway of a wide road may be passed

The exception covers a bus stopped in the opposite roadway of a road with four or more lanes. On two-lane roads you must always stop.

Sources: 625 ILCS 5 11-1414; Driver handbook, Chapter 4: Traffic Laws

Question 8

You are on a four-lane road and see a tow truck stopped on the shoulder with amber lights flashing. What should you do?

  1. Honk to warn the driver and then pass on the shoulder
  2. Keep your speed and stay in the lane nearest the truck
  3. Stop in your lane until the truck leaves the shoulder
  4. Slow down and move over a lane if it is safe to do so
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Answer: D. Slow down and move over a lane if it is safe to do so

Approaching a stationary emergency vehicle with flashing lights, an Illinois driver must proceed with caution, change to a non-adjacent lane when safe, and slow down.

Sources: 625 ILCS 5 11-907; Driver handbook, Chapter 4: Traffic Laws

Question 10

A flashing yellow left arrow shines at an intersection by a roadside ice cream stand. What may you do?

  1. Stop first, as at a flashing red light
  2. Turn left, because oncoming cars must stop for you
  3. Wait for a solid green arrow before turning
  4. Turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and walkers
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Answer: D. Turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and walkers

A flashing yellow arrow lets you turn in the arrow direction after you yield to oncoming vehicles and pedestrians.

Sources: 625 ILCS 5 11-306; Driver handbook, Chapter 10: Traffic Signals and Pavement Markings

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