
If you are a minor, you must hold an instruction permit for at least nine months, complete a driver’s education course, and amass a minimum of 50 hours of supervised driving before you may qualify for a license. Your permit will cost $20 at your local SOS office, and your driver’s license fee will range from $2-30 depending on your age. In addition to passing the knowledge test, you’ll also need to pass a vision test and prove you either have completed or are enrolled in a driver’s education course, if you’re under 18. You’ll need to answer a minimum of 28 of the questions correctly to pass and receive your instruction permit. The manual is extensive and consists of 13 chapters covering topics ranging from safe driving rules for the road to traffic signals and road signs to crash prevention. If you are not able to pass your test on the first try, you may attempt to retake the exam the next day, but this SOS practice test will help ensure you’re ready the first time.The Illinois written knowledge test consists of 35 multiple-choice questions based on information that can be found in the 2023 Illinois Rules of the Road.

If a driver is 17 years of age or under, he or she must show they have completed a driver’s education course, or are currently enrolled in one.

To get your instruction permit, you’ll need to pass the written test with an 80% or higher, take a vision test, pay the $20 permit fee, and provide proof of identity and residence. The test, which is based on the 2023 Illinois Rules of the Road, will require you to be able to identify certain road signs, as well as answer questions regarding traffic laws, safe driving techniques, and license restrictions.

The DMV written test consists of 35 multiple-choice questions, of which you’ll need to correctly answer at least 28 to pass. If you’re under 18 and want to drive in the state of Illinois, you’ll be required to take a written knowledge test and hold your instruction permit for at least nine months before you may apply for a license.
