Illinois permit test: permits & licensing
Learner permit rules, graduated licensing, supervision, curfews and passenger limits. 12 questions.
What is the youngest age at which you can get an Illinois instruction permit?
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Sample permits & licensing questions
What is the youngest age at which you can get an Illinois instruction permit?
- A 15, with proof of enrollment in driver education
- B 16, with a parent's signature only
- C 16, after finishing an approved driver education course
- D 14, with a parent's written consent
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A. 15, with proof of enrollment in driver education
Teens aged 15 to 17 can get an instruction permit if their driver education provider confirms they are enrolled (or will start within 30 days). This lets new drivers begin supervised practice well before they can be licensed at 16.
If you are under 18, how long must you hold your instruction permit before you can get an Illinois driver's license?
- A At least 12 consecutive months
- B At least six consecutive months of practice
- C At least nine consecutive months
- D At least 90 days
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C. At least nine consecutive months
Illinois requires drivers aged 15-17 to hold the instruction permit for at least nine consecutive months. The long holding period means you practise through different seasons, weather and traffic before driving alone.
How much supervised practice driving must an Illinois driver under 18 complete before getting a license?
- A 40 hours, including 10 hours at night
- B 50 hours, including 10 hours at night
- C 50 hours, including 15 hours at night
- D 30 hours, including 6 hours at night
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B. 50 hours, including 10 hours at night
Under-18 drivers must log at least 50 hours of supervised driving, 10 of them at night, on top of driver education. You bring the signed 50-hour log to the DMV when you apply for your license.
Outside of driver education, who may supervise an Illinois permit holder while they practise?
- A A licensed driver age 19 or older riding in any seat
- B Any licensed driver who is at least 18 years old
- C Any adult age 21 or older, licensed or not
- D A licensed parent, guardian or adult age 21 or older with at least one year of driving experience
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D. A licensed parent, guardian or adult age 21 or older with at least one year of driving experience
Your supervisor must be a parent, legal guardian or responsible adult who is at least 21, holds a valid license and has at least one year of driving experience. They must sit in the front passenger seat beside you so they can help right away.