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Illinois DMV Practice Test 2026

Practice the exact format Illinois uses until test day feels routine. Every question cites the Illinois Rules of the Road.

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408 practice questions to help you master the Illinois DMV Test, 4 practice tests, 1 exam simulation

Illinois requirement to pass

35 questions on the real test, 80% passing score (28 of 35), time limit not published

Last verified August 2026 · Illinois Rules of the Road

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Complete practice runs to test your knowledge. Runs 1-2 are free.

Illinois Test 1: Rules of the Road

Right-of-way, turns, intersections, passing, lane changes

25 questions~45 min
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Illinois Test 2: Road Signs & Signals

Regulatory signs, warning signs, traffic signals, road markings

25 questions~45 min
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Illinois Test 3: Laws, Safety & Impairment

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DUI/DWI, distracted driving, vehicle safety, general knowledge

25 questions~45 min

Illinois Test 4: Defensive & Safe Driving

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Defensive driving, adverse weather, sharing the road, safety

25 questions~45 min

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How hard is Illinois's test, really?

7th hardest of 51.

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Illinois requires permit holders to complete how many hours of supervised practice driving?

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When approaching a school zone during school hours, the maximum speed limit in Illinois is:

A15 mph
B20 mph
C25 mph
D30 mph

Exam Simulator

35-question test that mirrors the real Illinois DMV exam. 80% to pass.

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Helpful guides

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Illinois written test has 35 questions: 15 traffic sign identification questions and 20 rules-of-the-road questions. You need at least 28 correct (80%) to pass.
You need an 80% score - at least 28 out of 35 questions correct. The test has two parts: signs and rules. You need to pass the overall test, not each section separately.
Attempts are capped at 3 within a rolling period. You can retake the knowledge test the same day you fail it.
You can retake the knowledge test the same day you fail it. Study the Illinois Rules of the Road and focus on the areas where you missed questions.
The Illinois instruction permit costs $20. This covers the written test and permit issuance. After 3 failures, you must pay the fee again to reapply.

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