Illinois Permit Test: Teen & Provisional Drivers Practice Questions

Correct answer: 15

Teens 15–17 may get a permit with proof of enrollment (or enrollment within 30 days) in approved driver education.

Source: Chapter 3: Drivers Under Age 21

Correct answer: At least nine consecutive months

The permit is valid 24 months and must be held at least nine consecutive months by drivers 15–17.

Source: Chapter 3: Drivers Under Age 21

Correct answer: At least 50, including 10 at night

Illinois requires at least 50 hours of supervised behind-the-wheel practice, including 10 at night, in addition to driver education.

Source: Chapter 3: Drivers Under Age 21

Correct answer: A licensed parent, guardian or adult 21+ with at least one year of experience

Supervisors must be a parent, legal guardian or responsible adult 21+ with a valid license and at least one year of driving experience, seated in front.

Source: Chapter 3: Drivers Under Age 21

Correct answer: 17 years and 3 months

If you are 17 years and 3 months or older, you may apply for a permit without a driver education course.

Source: Chapter 3: Drivers Under Age 21

Correct answer: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Night restrictions are 10 p.m.–6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 p.m.–6 a.m. Friday and Saturday (local curfews may differ).

Source: Chapter 3: Drivers Under Age 21 – Graduated Driver Licensing Program

Correct answer: 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Friday–Saturday restrictions run from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Source: Chapter 3: Drivers Under Age 21 – Graduated Driver Licensing Program

Correct answer: Under 19

Drivers under 19 may not use a cellphone while driving, even hands-free, except to contact emergency services.

Source: Chapter 3: Drivers Under Age 21 – Graduated Driver Licensing Program

Correct answer: One

For the first 12 months or until 18, passengers under 20 are limited to one, unless they are siblings, step-siblings, children or stepchildren.

Source: Chapter 3: Drivers Under Age 21 – Graduated Driver Licensing Program

Correct answer: One in front, and no more in back than there are safety belts

Permit-phase passengers are limited to one in the front seat and the number of safety belts in the back.

Source: Chapter 3: Drivers Under Age 21 – Graduated Driver Licensing Program

Correct answer: A conviction-free record for six months before turning 18

Teens must keep a conviction-free record for six months before turning 18; a conviction can extend restrictions past 18.

Source: Chapter 3: Drivers Under Age 21 – Graduated Driver Licensing Program

Correct answer: Any driving infractions, underage alcohol convictions or court supervisions

Permit holders must not acquire any driving infractions, underage alcohol convictions or court supervisions during the nine months.

Source: Chapter 3: Drivers Under Age 21 – Graduated Driver Licensing Program

Correct answer: The parent or guardian who gave consent

The parent or legal guardian who gave initial consent may cancel the minor's license at any time, for any reason, until 18.

Source: Chapter 3: Drivers Under Age 21

Correct answer: A suspension of at least 30 days

Two or more moving violation convictions within 24 months bring at least a 30-day suspension for drivers under 21.

Source: Chapter 3: Drivers Under Age 21 – Related Laws

Correct answer: One

A driver under 21 is limited to one court supervision for serious traffic offenses and must attend traffic safety school.

Source: Chapter 3: Drivers Under Age 21 – Related Laws