Illinois Permit Test 2026
Based on Illinois Secretary of State Handbook · 35 Questions · 80% to Pass
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— Simulates real DMV formatIllinois Mock Permit Exam
35 mixed questions from all topics · 30 min · Just like real DMV
Practice by Topic
Signs & Signals
Rules & Right of Way
Safe Driving
Sharing the Road
Special Driving Situations
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the Illinois permit test?+
The Illinois permit test has 35 questions — 20 on traffic laws and 15 on road sign identification, based on the official Illinois driver handbook. Every practice question on this site is written to reflect that same format and content — not copied from the real Illinois DMV exam.
How many questions do you need to get right to pass the Illinois permit test?+
To pass, you need 28 correct answers (80%). That's the standard the Illinois Secretary of State uses to score the written knowledge test.
What is the passing score for the Illinois permit test? What happens if you fail the Illinois permit test?+
The passing score is 28 correct answers (80%). If you don't pass, you can retest at your local Secretary of State facility; a small fee may apply for retesting.
How many times can you take the Illinois permit test?+
Illinois generally allows a few attempts per application fee at a Secretary of State facility; check with your local office for the current wait between attempts and whether a retest fee applies.
What age do you need to be to get a learner's permit in Illinois?+
You must be at least 15 years old for an Illinois instruction permit, and enrolled in an approved driver education course.
What do you need to take the Illinois permit test?+
You’ll need to pass a vision screening and pay the $20 instruction permit application fee. All questions come from the Illinois Rules of the Road handbook published by the Secretary of State; applicants under 18 need a parent or guardian’s signature.