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Real exam-style questions
Written from your state’s official driver handbook — the same material the real exam is based on.
Explanations after every answer
Learn why each answer is right — not just whether you got it.
The test at a glance
- Questions
- 35
- To pass
- 80% (28/35 correct)
- Minimum age
- 15 with driver-ed enrollment
- Fee
- $20 instruction permit fee
- Re-takes
- Retakes allowed within your one-year application period
- Official handbook
- Illinois Rules of the Road (2026)
What the Illinois permit test covers
Every question in our Illinois practice bank is written from the official Illinois Rules of the Road (2026). These are the core topics you’ll be tested on:
- Right of way at intersections and four-way stops
- Illinois speed limits and school-zone rules
- Winter and wet-weather driving
- Alcohol and drug laws (zero tolerance under 21)
- Road signs, signals, and pavement markings
Sample questions for Illinois
Three sample questions from our practice bank. Read the explanation after each.
Question 1 · Speed limits
Unless otherwise posted, what is the default speed limit on Illinois interstates and tollways?
- 55 mph
- 60 mph
- 65 mph
- 70 mph
See the explanation
Correct answer: 70 mph
70 mph on Illinois interstates and tollways unless a sign says otherwise.
Question 2 · Alcohol and drugs
In Illinois, what blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is illegal for drivers age 21 and older?
- 0.05% or more
- 0.08% or more
- 0.10% or more
- 0.15% or more
See the explanation
Correct answer: 0.08% or more
0.08% BAC is the legal limit for drivers 21 and older.
Question 3 · Right of way
In Illinois, at a four-way stop where two vehicles arrive at the same time, who has the right of way?
- The vehicle on the right
- Whichever vehicle is bigger
- Neither — both wait for a third vehicle
- The vehicle on the left
See the explanation
Correct answer: The vehicle on the right
Tie at a 4-way stop? The vehicle on the right goes first.
Free DMV practice test FAQ
Is this DMV practice test really free?
Yes. You can answer questions with no account and no credit card. Create a free account anytime to save your progress and unlock more.
Do I need to sign up?
No. You can start practicing immediately. We’ll only suggest an account once you’re ready for the full experience.
Are these real DMV questions?
They’re exam-style questions written from each state’s official driver handbook. They’re for study only and aren’t the actual DMV test.