When you are stopped behind a school bus with its red lights flashing, you must stay stopped until

The stop arm is retracted and the bus resumes motion.

A blood alcohol concentration of 0.02 percent

Will double your chances of having an accident.

When is a driver required to reduce speed in a school zone?

On school days between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., when children are present, and where signs are posted.

IL — Illinois Secretary of State

Illinois DMV Permit Practice Test

Free 35-question practice test. Instant feedback, explanations, and no sign-up required. Aim for 28/35 correct (80%) — that's the real Illinois DMV passing score.

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About the Illinois DMV permit test

The Illinois DMV written permit test is administered by the Illinois Secretary of State. To pass, you must answer at least 28 of 35 questions (80%) correctly. Questions are drawn from the official Illinois driver's handbook.

This free practice test uses the same question format and topic distribution as the real exam: road signs, traffic laws, right-of-way rules, safe-driving practices, parking rules, and DUI/DWI laws. Questions include full explanations so you learn as you go — not just whether you got it right.

Want to practice more? The DMV Help app has unlimited practice tests, a full exam simulator, and a marathon mode that covers every question in the Illinois question bank. Download the DMV Help app →

FAQs

How many questions are on this Illinois DMV practice test?: This free practice test has 35 multiple-choice questions — the same length as the real Illinois DMV permit test.
What score do I need to pass?: The real Illinois DMV test requires 80% to pass (28 correct answers out of 35). Aim for that same score on this practice test.
Is this practice test free?: Yes — 100% free, no sign-up required. For unlimited practice tests, exam simulations, and study modes, download the DMV Help app.
Can I retake this practice test?: Yes. Click "Retake Test" on the results screen to start over. For more questions, download the DMV Help app.

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About the Illinois DMV permit test

FAQs

How many questions are on this Illinois DMV practice test?

This free practice test has 35 multiple-choice questions — the same length as the real Illinois DMV permit test.

What score do I need to pass?

The real Illinois DMV test requires 80% to pass (28 correct answers out of 35). Aim for that same score on this practice test.

Is this practice test free?

Yes — 100% free, no sign-up required. For unlimited practice tests, exam simulations, and study modes, download the DMV Help app.

Can I retake this practice test?

Yes. Click "Retake Test" on the results screen to start over. For more questions, download the DMV Help app.