Free Illinois DMV Practice Test 2026 (IL)

Question 1

Cellphone use while driving is permitted as long as you are using a hands-free device.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 2

Illinois law requires children under 8 years old to be secured by a restraining system or seat belt when traveling in a motor vehicle.

Accepted Answer

Anywhere in the vehicle.

Answer

In the front seat only.

Answer

In the back seat only.

Answer

Never, this is not a law.

Question 3

A parent or legal guardian may request that the driver’s license of a minor be canceled at any time before age 18.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 4

When passing another vehicle, you should wait until the entire car you are passing is visible in the rearview mirror before turning back into the right-hand lane.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 5

After making a complete stop and yielding to traffic or pedestrians within the intersection, it is permissible for you on a one-way street to turn left at a red light onto another one-way street that moves traffic to the left.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 6

How should you proceed if you are within an intersection waiting to make a left turn and the traffic signal light turns red?

Accepted Answer

Yield to oncoming traffic and complete the turn.

Answer

Wait in the intersection until the light turns green.

Answer

Make sure it is clear, then back up from the intersection.

Question 7

When on a two-lane roadway, you must stop your vehicle if approaching a stopped school bus with its red warning lights flashing and stop signal arm extended.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 8

When an authorized vehicle using its sirens and flashing lights approaches your vehicle, you should pull to the right-hand edge of the roadway and wait for the emergency vehicle to pass.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 9

Your driving privileges will be suspended if you are convicted of illegally passing a stopped school bus.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 10

You may pass another vehicle by driving on the shoulder of the road.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 11

It is permissible to make a right turn against a red signal light after stopping and yielding to other vehicles and pedestrians.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 12

You must give the right- or left-turn signal when changing lanes.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 13

In urban areas, if you are moving out of an alley, building, private road, or driveway, you do not need to come to a complete stop before entering the roadway if the roadway is clear of traffic.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 14

For what distance should a continuous turn signal be given when making a left or right turn in a business or residential district?

Accepted Answer

Not less than 100 feet before turning.

Answer

Not less than 50 feet before turning.

Answer

Not less than 75 feet before turning.

Question 15

When waiting at an intersection and the traffic signal light turns green, you should look to the left and then right before proceeding into the intersection.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 16

What should you do when approaching a construction area?

Accepted Answer

Slow down, stop all wireless telephone communications and yield the right of way.

Answer

Increase your speed to get out of the way quickly.

Answer

Honk your horn several times to alert individuals working in the area of your presence.

Question 17

You are not required to yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 18

It is permissible for anyone to wear a headset while driving.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 19

Speed should be reduced below the posted speed limit for which of the following reasons:

Accepted Answer

Both of the above.

Answer

You are driving in unfavorable weather conditions.

Answer

You are approaching and crossing an intersection.

Question 20

Slow vehicles should use the right-hand lane except when passing or turning left.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 21

When must you slow down in a school zone?

Accepted Answer

When children are present and signs are posted.

Answer

On weekends.

Answer

Only during recess.

Question 22

When parked, you may open car doors on the side on which traffic is moving (also known as a Dutch Reach) only when it can be done safely and without interfering with traffic.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 23

Passing on a two-lane, two-way roadway within 100 feet of an intersection, or railroad crossing is permissible.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 24

Only vehicles displaying special plates or parking placards for persons with disabilities may park in spaces reserved by an official PARKING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES sign.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 25

Unless authorized, you may not break into the line of a funeral procession.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

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