Illinois DMV Practice Test

Question 1

An Illinois teen driver with a Graduated Driver License (GDL) under age 18 may not drive between:

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10 PM and 6 AM (Sunday–Thursday) and 11 PM–6 AM (Friday–Saturday)

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Midnight and 5 AM

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11 PM and 6 AM every night

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9 PM and 6 AM

Question 2

In Illinois, a child must be secured in an appropriate child restraint system until they are:

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8 years old AND 4 feet 9 inches tall

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4 years old

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6 years old

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Under 80 lbs

Question 3

When passing another vehicle using the center turn lane, you are:

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Violating traffic laws - center turn lanes are for left turns only, not through travel or passing

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Using the lane for its intended purpose

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Only illegal if you travel more than 300 feet in it

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Acceptable if done quickly

Question 4

When approaching an intersection with a yellow light, you should:

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Stop before the intersection if you can safely do so — only continue if stopping would be unsafe

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Accelerate to clear the intersection before red

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Proceed at normal speed — yellow means slow down, not stop

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Flash your hazard lights and proceed at half speed

Question 5

The posted speed limit is the maximum safe speed under:

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Ideal conditions (dry, clear, light traffic) — you must reduce speed in poor conditions even if below the limit

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All conditions at all times

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Highway conditions only — lower limits apply in all other areas

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Conditions as determined by each individual driver

Question 6

Illinois teen drivers holding a Graduated Driver's License must complete how many hours of supervised driving before applying for a full license?

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50 hours (10 at night)

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40 hours (10 at night)

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30 hours (5 at night)

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65 hours (10 at night)

Question 7

The minimum age to obtain an Illinois Instruction Permit (learner's permit) is:

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15

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14

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16

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17

Question 8

Illinois law prohibits drivers from using a hand-held cell phone while driving. This law applies:

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On all roadways

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Only on expressways

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Only in school zones

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Only when traffic is moving above 30 mph

Question 9

When passing a horse-drawn buggy or other slow-moving vehicle displaying a slow-moving-vehicle emblem, what should you do?

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Slow down early, wait for a clear passing zone with adequate sight distance, and pass only when safe, giving as much room as possible

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Pass immediately regardless of oncoming traffic since they are required to pull over

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Honk repeatedly to signal your approach

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Tailgate closely until they pull over

Question 10

What is 'conspicuous driving' and how does it improve safety?

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Making your vehicle as visible and predictable as possible to other drivers - using lights appropriately, signaling clearly and early, maintaining consistent speed, and positioning visibly rather than in blind spots

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Aggressive driving to assert presence in traffic

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Only relevant for motorcyclists

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Driving with high beams on at all times

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