Test Format

35

Total questions

80%

Passing score

28/35

Min. correct

Multiple choice + signs

Eligibility & Fees

Permit age	15 (with driver ed)
License age	16 (graduated) / 18 (full)
Permit fee	$20
License fee	$30 (combined permit + license)
Permit holding period	9 months minimum (under 18)
Supervised hours	50 hours total (10 at night) — under 18

⚠ Memorize this — Illinois-specific

Scott's Law (move over for emergency vehicles) carries minimum $250 fine — heavily tested.

💡 Pro tip

Rail-grade crossings are tested in detail (Illinois has the second-most in the US). Review the railroad chapter.

Top 5 Questions to Know

1. 1. What is the minimum fine for a first-time violation of Illinois's Scott's Law?

   Answer: $250

   Scott's Law (625 ILCS 5/11-907) is named after Lieutenant Scott Gillen of the Chicago Fire Department, who was killed by a vehicle while aiding at a crash scene. First-time violators face a minimum $2...

2. 2. Under Illinois law (sometimes called "Daniel's Law"), using a handheld phone while driving is:

   Answer: Prohibited statewide — hands-free technology required.

   Illinois's statewide handheld phone ban (625 ILCS 5/12-610.2) prohibits drivers from using a handheld device while operating a vehicle on any public road. Hands-free tech (Bluetooth, speakerphone, mou...

3. 3. Which statement about sign shapes is NOT correct?

   Answer: A circle shape means a school crossing

   Circle-shaped signs warn of railroad crossings, not school crossings. A pentagon shape is commonly used for school zones or school crossings.

4. 4. A triangular sign is most commonly used to mean ____.

   Answer: yield

   An inverted triangular sign is used for YIELD.

5. 5. What does this sign indicate?

   Answer: Come to a complete stop

   A stop sign means you must come to a complete stop and proceed only when it is safe.

Top Reasons Drivers Fail the Road Test

• ✗ Rolling stops at stop signs
• ✗ Failing to check blind spots before lane changes
• ✗ Exceeding speed limit (even by 1–2 mph)
• ✗ Not signaling early enough before turns
• ✗ Improper lane changes