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Free Illinois DMV Permit Practice Test 2026

Avg. pass rate on our IL tests: 38%.
Average pass rate for this test: 11%.
Hard
6 min
80% fail this test first try • Better here than at DMV
Score distribution:
90-100=>16%
80-89=>27%
70-79=>27%
60-69=>18%
<60%=>12%
Avg. first-try score: 80%
Perfect for:
Learner’s permit applicants
First‑time adult applicants

This Illinois DMV permit practice test is current for January 2026 and covers the most essential road signs and rules questions directly from the official 2026 IL Driver Handbook. In Illinois, what most people call the “DMV” is officially the SOS (Office of the Secretary of State). The official Illinois written permit test consists of 35 questions. To pass the test, you’ll need to answer at least 28 of them correctly as the passing score is 80%. This permit practice test features the same exact ratio. If you’re studying for your IL instruction permit test, in addition to passing the written portion of the Illinois driving test you must also pass the vision exam and provide acceptable proof that you’ve signed up for an approved driver education class and that you will start attending it within 30 days. So grab your 2026 Illinois Rules of the Road Manual, take this DMV practice test as many times as you need to, and good luck!

Tricky exam topics covered here:
Passing Rules
Curves & Hills
Right-Of-Way At Intersections
Free Illinois DMV Permit Practice Test 2026
IL DMV driver's license
Original questions by our team Based on 2026 IL Driver Handbook
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•219 tests completed today statewide
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Andrei Zakhareuski

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Questions are created and maintained by the Driving-Tests.org content team following our multi-layer editorial process and updated whenever the Illinois DMV changes its handbook or website information. Official sources we check: 

How to use this practice test

  1. Start here. One of 4 free Illinois tests. ~6 min. Read explanations as you go.
  2. Cover more ground. All tests have different questions - no repeats.
  3. Finish strong. Try the Exam Simulator for a full-length run.

Why this works

  • Exam-like questions from the current handbook + questions most people get wrong. Explanations cite the manual.
  • AI Assistant explains like a friend.
  • Performance Insights shows where you need work.
  • Challenge Bank™ saves your mistakes for targeted practice.

Actual DMV permit test: What to expect?

The Illinois permit test has 35 questions. You must get 28 correct (80%) to pass.
  • Where: Any Illinois DMV office (find locations)
  • Bring: ID + SSN + residency proof + permit/license fee (see checklist)
  • If you fail: Retake after 24 hours.
  • Top reasons for failure: right-of-way at intersections, distracted driving and mobile device restrictions.
  • Ready to schedule? Book your IL DMV appointment

Real Illinois drivers who passed first try

Verified student reviews • Shared with permission

I found this program fun and challenging - like doing a word puzzle!
I signed up to get familiar with Illinois written tests for a license renewal. The tests helped me find weak points and going over the questions I needed help on. You get immediate feedback. By the end of their testing process, I was ready to ace the Illinois written license test. It made me more aware of things I'd forgotten over the years, so I know I'm a better driver after going through this. This is something that really works and is enjoyable, too.
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Just got back from the DMV today and passed with a 100%!
I took the permit test in Illinois and the questions on the test are literally exactly like the ones on here. I only studied from this site alone and it helped me alot more than the handbook. Would definitely recommend.
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