ILLINOIS
Premium DMV Cheat Sheet
Initial Steps
1. If age 18, 19, or 20, complete a six-hour Adult Driver Education Course through a
Secretary of State certified adult driver education provider.
2. Visit a Secretary of State facility.
3. Provide required documentation.
4. Disclose medical information.
5. Have your photograph taken.
6. Pay applicable fees.
7. Pass a vision screening test.
8. Pass a written knowledge exam.
9. Pass a driving exam.
Required Documentation
Documents should be valid/unexpired originals or certified copies
1. Proof of Written Signature
2. Proof of Date of Birth
3. Proof of Social Security Number
4. Proof of Illinois Residency
5. If applicable, completed Medical Report form
6. If applicable, completed Vision Specialist Report
7. Proof of Insurance for the testing vehicle
8. Proof of Registration for the testing vehicle
, Fees
$5 for a Driver License (Applicants age 18-20)
$30 for a Driver License (Applicants age 21-68)
$5 for a Driver License (Applicants age 69-80)
$2 for a Driver License (Applicants age 81-86)
$0 for a Driver License (Applicants age 87 or older)
$30 for a Temporary Visitor's License
$5 for a New Classification added not at the time of renewal
Languages
If the applicant is deaf or hard of hearing and will be needing an interpreter service, they
should make the request in advance of their visit to the facility.
Knowledge Test Information
The written exam consists of 35 questions, some of which are multiple-choice and
some of which are true/false. 15 questions will address traffic sign identification and the
remaining 20 will be about rules of the road. Applicants must correctly answer 28
questions to receive a passing score.
An applicant directly observed cheating will not be warned but will be failed for that
portion of the exam and prohibited from retaking the written exam for 30 days.
Applicants are allowed three attempts to pass each test within one year of paying the
application fee.
Official Illinois Handbook URL
Official Illinois Handbook URL
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, Top 150 Questions & Answers
1. For what distance should a continuous turn signal be given when making a left or right
turn in a business or residential district?
> Not less than 100 feet before turning.
In a business or residential area, a driver must give a continuous turn signal for at
least 100 feet before turning. In other areas, the signal must be given at least 200
feet before turning.
2. What is the penalty for being convicted of illegally passing a stopped school bus?
> Driving privilege or vehicle registration suspension and a minimum $150 fine.
A conviction for passing a stopped school bus with flashing lights and its stop arm
extended will result in the suspension of an individual’s driver license. If the owner of
the vehicle was not driving when the offense occurred, they must provide the
State’s Attorney’s Office with the name of the person driving the vehicle or their
vehicle registration will be suspended for three months.
3. What should a driver do when approaching a traffic control signal that is not in
operation?
> Come to a full stop and yield the right-of-way before entering the intersection.
When traffic control signals are not working, a driver must always treat the
intersection as an all-way stop and come to a complete stop, unless otherwise
directed by law enforcement. The driver must then look and yield the right-of-way
before entering the intersection.
4. What should drivers do when approaching a construction area?
> Slow down, stop all wireless telephone communications, and yield the right-of-
way.
When approaching a highway construction or maintenance area, Illinois law requires
motorists to slow down, discontinue wireless/cellphone use (unless using a hands-
free device), yield to any authorized vehicles or workers in the area, change to a lane
away from the workers when possible, and proceed with caution.
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, 5. A driver must slow down in a school zone:
> On school days between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., when children are present, and where
signs are posted.
Drivers must reduce their speed to 20 mph in a school zone on school days between
7 a.m. and 4 p.m., when children are present, and where signs are posted.
6. Within how many feet is a driver required to dim their high beams before meeting
another vehicle?
> 500 feet
Bright lights must be dimmed 500 feet before meeting an oncoming vehicle or 300
feet when approaching a vehicle from behind.
7. It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a minimum blood alcohol
concentration (BAC) of:
> 0.08 percent.
For drivers age 21 or older, it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol
concentration (BAC) of 0.08 percent or higher. Driving while under the influence of
alcohol is not only illegal, but dangerous.
8. Tailgating other drivers (driving too closely to their rear bumper):
> Can frustrate other drivers and make them angry.
Tailgating is a common behavior that can lead to aggressive driving, and so it should
be avoided. Drivers may face legal consequences for driving unsafely.
9. Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs your driving is permitted:
> Under no circumstances.
It is illegal to drive under the influence of any substance that impairs your ability to
drive safely. This includes alcohol, prescription medications, over-the-counter
medications, and illegal drugs.
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Premium DMV Cheat Sheet
Initial Steps
1. If age 18, 19, or 20, complete a six-hour Adult Driver Education Course through a
Secretary of State certified adult driver education provider.
2. Visit a Secretary of State facility.
3. Provide required documentation.
4. Disclose medical information.
5. Have your photograph taken.
6. Pay applicable fees.
7. Pass a vision screening test.
8. Pass a written knowledge exam.
9. Pass a driving exam.
Required Documentation
Documents should be valid/unexpired originals or certified copies
1. Proof of Written Signature
2. Proof of Date of Birth
3. Proof of Social Security Number
4. Proof of Illinois Residency
5. If applicable, completed Medical Report form
6. If applicable, completed Vision Specialist Report
7. Proof of Insurance for the testing vehicle
8. Proof of Registration for the testing vehicle
, Fees
$5 for a Driver License (Applicants age 18-20)
$30 for a Driver License (Applicants age 21-68)
$5 for a Driver License (Applicants age 69-80)
$2 for a Driver License (Applicants age 81-86)
$0 for a Driver License (Applicants age 87 or older)
$30 for a Temporary Visitor's License
$5 for a New Classification added not at the time of renewal
Languages
If the applicant is deaf or hard of hearing and will be needing an interpreter service, they
should make the request in advance of their visit to the facility.
Knowledge Test Information
The written exam consists of 35 questions, some of which are multiple-choice and
some of which are true/false. 15 questions will address traffic sign identification and the
remaining 20 will be about rules of the road. Applicants must correctly answer 28
questions to receive a passing score.
An applicant directly observed cheating will not be warned but will be failed for that
portion of the exam and prohibited from retaking the written exam for 30 days.
Applicants are allowed three attempts to pass each test within one year of paying the
application fee.
Official Illinois Handbook URL
Official Illinois Handbook URL
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, Top 150 Questions & Answers
1. For what distance should a continuous turn signal be given when making a left or right
turn in a business or residential district?
> Not less than 100 feet before turning.
In a business or residential area, a driver must give a continuous turn signal for at
least 100 feet before turning. In other areas, the signal must be given at least 200
feet before turning.
2. What is the penalty for being convicted of illegally passing a stopped school bus?
> Driving privilege or vehicle registration suspension and a minimum $150 fine.
A conviction for passing a stopped school bus with flashing lights and its stop arm
extended will result in the suspension of an individual’s driver license. If the owner of
the vehicle was not driving when the offense occurred, they must provide the
State’s Attorney’s Office with the name of the person driving the vehicle or their
vehicle registration will be suspended for three months.
3. What should a driver do when approaching a traffic control signal that is not in
operation?
> Come to a full stop and yield the right-of-way before entering the intersection.
When traffic control signals are not working, a driver must always treat the
intersection as an all-way stop and come to a complete stop, unless otherwise
directed by law enforcement. The driver must then look and yield the right-of-way
before entering the intersection.
4. What should drivers do when approaching a construction area?
> Slow down, stop all wireless telephone communications, and yield the right-of-
way.
When approaching a highway construction or maintenance area, Illinois law requires
motorists to slow down, discontinue wireless/cellphone use (unless using a hands-
free device), yield to any authorized vehicles or workers in the area, change to a lane
away from the workers when possible, and proceed with caution.
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, 5. A driver must slow down in a school zone:
> On school days between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., when children are present, and where
signs are posted.
Drivers must reduce their speed to 20 mph in a school zone on school days between
7 a.m. and 4 p.m., when children are present, and where signs are posted.
6. Within how many feet is a driver required to dim their high beams before meeting
another vehicle?
> 500 feet
Bright lights must be dimmed 500 feet before meeting an oncoming vehicle or 300
feet when approaching a vehicle from behind.
7. It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a minimum blood alcohol
concentration (BAC) of:
> 0.08 percent.
For drivers age 21 or older, it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol
concentration (BAC) of 0.08 percent or higher. Driving while under the influence of
alcohol is not only illegal, but dangerous.
8. Tailgating other drivers (driving too closely to their rear bumper):
> Can frustrate other drivers and make them angry.
Tailgating is a common behavior that can lead to aggressive driving, and so it should
be avoided. Drivers may face legal consequences for driving unsafely.
9. Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs your driving is permitted:
> Under no circumstances.
It is illegal to drive under the influence of any substance that impairs your ability to
drive safely. This includes alcohol, prescription medications, over-the-counter
medications, and illegal drugs.
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