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Illinois permit-test facts: Questions: 35; To pass: Must pass the applicable written exam; a numeric passing threshold is not stated on the cited permit page.; Minimum age: 15 for the under-18 instruction-permit path; applicants age 18 and older have a separate one-year permit path.; Fee: $20 original Class D instruction permit; Re-takes: Knowledge-test retake policy not stated in the cited official sources.; Official handbook: Illinois Rules of the Road.
Studying for the Illinois permit test — also called the driver's license written test, the learner's permit test, or simply the driving exam? You're in the right place. This page gives you free practice questions written to match the Illinois Rules of the Road, the same source the real DMV exam is built from.
No sign-up required. Try the 3 sample questions below, then pick up unlimited practice from your dashboard.
Illinois permit-test facts: Questions: 35; To pass: Must pass the applicable written exam; a numeric passing threshold is not stated on the cited permit page.; Minimum age: 15 for the under-18 instruction-permit path; applicants age 18 and older have a separate one-year permit path.; Fee: $20 original Class D instruction permit; Re-takes: Knowledge-test retake policy not stated in the cited official sources.; Official handbook: Illinois Rules of the Road.
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| Fact | Answer | Evidence status |
|---|---|---|
| Questions | 35 | Verified against cited official source |
| To pass | Must pass the applicable written exam; a numeric passing threshold is not stated on the cited permit page. | Verified against cited official source |
| Minimum age | 15 for the under-18 instruction-permit path; applicants age 18 and older have a separate one-year permit path. | Verified against cited official source |
| Fee | $20 original Class D instruction permit | Verified against cited official source |
| Re-takes | Knowledge-test retake policy not stated in the cited official sources. | Not stated on the cited official page |
| Official handbook | Illinois Rules of the Road | Verified against cited official source |
Official source
Field evidence reviewed: 2026-09-14 (retrieved)
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?
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?
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?
Correct answer: The vehicle on the right
Tie at a 4-way stop? The vehicle on the right goes first.
Your first full mock exam is free.
Yes. The 6-question demo on this page and your first full mock exam are completely free — no card, no sign-up. For unlimited practice and AI tutoring, the State Pass is one $24.99 payment for 6 months of access to Illinois, or the Complete Pass is $39.99 for 12 months of access.
No. The permit test — also called the driver's license written test or learner's permit test — is the written knowledge exam you take on a computer, and that's what this practice covers. The driving test (road test) is the separate behind-the-wheel exam you take later with an examiner. You must pass the written test first.
No — and any site claiming to give you the "real" questions is misleading you. Our questions are written to match the Illinois Rules of the Road in style, difficulty, and topic distribution, so studying with us prepares you for the actual exam without violating DMV testing rules.
35 multiple-choice questions. You need Must pass the applicable written exam; a numeric passing threshold is not stated on the cited permit page. to pass.
confirm with the official authority. We strongly recommend taking 2–3 full mock exams (and reading the AI explanation for every wrong answer) before retesting.
Plan on 1–2 weeks at about 30 minutes a day. The reliable signal that you're ready isn't days studied — it's scoring 90%+ on three full-length mock exams in a row.
Yes. Toggle the language switch in the top-right of any page — every question, explanation, and the AI tutor work in both English and Spanish.
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