Illinois Permit Practice Test 5
25 questions written from the 2026 Illinois Rules of the Road, with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
Under Illinois law, which drivers may use a hands-free or Bluetooth phone while driving?
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About this test
These questions were written from the 2026 Illinois Rules of the Road (2026). 16 of the 20 Illinois questions in this test cover rules that are specific to Illinois or differ between states. Every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the exact page it comes from, so you can check it yourself.
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Sample questions from this test
Under Illinois law, which drivers may use a hands-free or Bluetooth phone while driving?
- A No driver at any age
- B Drivers age 16 and older
- C Drivers age 21 and older
- D Drivers age 19 and older
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D. Drivers age 19 and older
Illinois bans hand-held phone use for all drivers. Hands-free or Bluetooth calling is allowed from age 19; drivers under 19 who hold an instruction permit or graduated license may not use a phone at all, even hands-free, except in an emergency.
Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit on Illinois interstates and tollways?
- A 70 mph
- B 65 mph
- C 55 mph
- D 75 mph
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A. 70 mph
Unless signs say otherwise, Illinois interstates and tollways are 70 mph. Drive at the maximum speed only when conditions are safe.
When must you obey a posted Illinois construction zone speed limit?
- A Only when workers are visible in the zone
- B Only on weekdays during daylight hours
- C 24 hours a day, seven days a week, whether or not workers are present
- D Only when orange lights are flashing
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C. 24 hours a day, seven days a week, whether or not workers are present
Posted construction zone speed limits apply 24 hours a day, seven days a week, regardless of whether workers are present. Lanes may be narrow, with drop-offs and equipment near traffic.
You move to Illinois with a valid license from another state. How long can you keep driving on it?
- A 90 days, or until it expires if that comes first
- B As long as the other state's license stays valid
- C One full year after moving
- D 30 days, or until it expires if that comes first
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A. 90 days, or until it expires if that comes first
New residents must get an Illinois license within 90 days or before their old license expires, whichever comes first. Visitors and out-of-state students are treated differently.
Illinois law prohibits parking within how many feet of a crosswalk at an intersection?
- A 20 feet
- B 50 feet
- C 15 feet
- D 30 feet
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A. 20 feet
You may not stand or park within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection or of a fire station driveway. Parked cars there hide pedestrians from drivers.