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Free Illinois Driver’s Handbook Practice Test (2026)

Avg. pass rate on our IL tests: 38%.
Average pass rate for this test: 66%.
Easy
85% fail this test first try • Better here than at DMV
Score distribution:
90-100=>21%
80-89=>41%
70-79=>28%
60-69=>10%
<60%=>0%
Avg. first-try score: 85%

As an aspiring driver in Illinois, you must prepare for the challenges on the road. In Chicago, you’ll navigate busy intersections, frequent stoplights, and dense pedestrian zones where you must drive with caution. Do not rush your learning phase; improve your knowledge of driving theory gradually. You cannot become an expert overnight, but with the right tools, you’ll master this subject one step at a time.

Our Illinois Driver’s Handbook Practice Test can be a game changer for students struggling with test anxiety. This intuitive tool closely reflects the content and format of the official written knowledge test, so you’ll know what to expect on exam day. All 20 questions have multiple answer choices, but only one is correct. They are based on the Illinois Rules of the Road manual (Illinois DMV Handbook (IL Driver's Manual) 2026), an official resource published by the Secretary of State (DMV). We have recently updated this practice test for January 2026, so you will always practice with the latest version.

It is perfectly normal to make mistakes during your learning phase. Unlike other practice tests that reveal your score at the end, ours updates in real time. We help you learn from your mistakes as soon as they occur, so you won’t have to wait until the test ends to know what went wrong. A detailed explanation of the correct answer is provided for each question. Please note this feedback in a notebook or notebook app for future reference.

Tricky exam topics covered here:
Skidding & Braking
Stopping Distance
Free Illinois Driver’s Handbook Practice Test (2026)
IL DMV driver's license
Original questions by our team Based on 2026 IL Driver Handbook
35 IL students practicing right now 35 IL students online now
286 tests completed today statewide

Reviewed for legal and handbook accuracy

Steven Litvintchouk

M.S., Chief Educational Researcher (ACES member)

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Test design and learning experience oversight

Andrei Zakhareuski

Co-founder & CEO, Driving-Tests.org

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: 

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You get unlimited attempts and nonstop access to practice with this tool as often as your schedule allows. Run a quick practice session while waiting in line at the grocery store, commuting, or during your lunch break. Your progress will be automatically saved unless you’re in private browsing mode. If you interrupt an active session, you can resume it later.

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