1. Are clear plastic license plate covers allowed in Illinois?
- AYes, if tinted.
- No.
- CYes, on the rear only.
Why B is correct
Plate frames should not cover any information, and license plate covers are not allowed.
Vehicle Control & Equipment — Illinois Secretary of State Practice Questions
52 questions in this content area. 8 are published in full below with worked explanations.
2. Can a parent cancel a 17-year-old’s Illinois driver’s license?
- ANo, once the license is issued it cannot be canceled.
- Yes, at any time and for any reason, until the driver turns 18.
- COnly after the teen is convicted of a moving violation or causes a crash.
Why B is correct
The parent or guardian who gave consent may cancel the minor’s license at any time, for any reason, until the driver turns 18.
3. From how far must your horn be heard in Illinois?
- A50 feet.
- 200 feet.
- C500 feet.
Why B is correct
Vehicles must have a horn that can be heard from 200 feet.
4. How many passengers may ride with an Illinois permit holder?
- AAny number of passengers, as long as the supervising adult is in the car.
- One in the front seat, and the number of safety belts in the back.
- CNone besides the supervising adult.
Why B is correct
Passengers are limited to one in the front seat and the number of safety belts in the back seat.
5. What distance between the driver and the air bag does the Illinois manual call desirable?
- A4 to 6 inches.
- B24 to 30 inches.
- 10 to 12 inches.
Why C is correct
A distance of 10-12 inches between the driver and the air bag is desirable, especially for short, elderly or pregnant drivers.
6. What is a revocation?
- The indefinite withdrawal of driving privileges.
- BA temporary loss for a set period.
- CA correction of an error on the license.
Why A is correct
A revocation is the indefinite withdrawal of driving privileges; you may usually reapply after at least one year.
7. Which vehicles must have an Illinois Certificate of Title?
- All vehicles and mobile homes, registered or not.
- BOnly new cars.
- COnly trucks and vehicles registered for highway use.
Why A is correct
All vehicles and mobile homes must have a Certificate of Title, whether or not they are registered.
8. You are 19 and have never been licensed or taken driver education. What must you complete before getting a license?
- AA 30-hour high school classroom course.
- A six-hour Adult Driver Education Course.
- CNothing beyond the written and driving exams.
Why B is correct
First-time applicants age 18, 19 or 20 who have not completed driver education must complete a six-hour Adult Driver Education Course from a certified provider.
44 more Vehicle questions
Answers and explanations for these are in the study app.
- A driver under 21 is convicted of two moving violations within 24 months. What happens?
- After how long may police have a vehicle left on an interstate towed?
- An applicant is caught cheating on the written exam. What happens?
- Are radar jamming devices allowed in Illinois vehicles?
- At what age may you get an Illinois instruction permit without taking a driver education course?
- How are carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms often described?
- How far behind your car must your rearview mirror let you see?
- How long is an Illinois Temporary Registration Permit valid?
- How long must a driver age 15 to 17 hold an instruction permit before getting a license?
- How many attempts do you get to pass each Illinois license exam?
- How many court supervisions for serious traffic offenses may a driver under 21 receive?
- How many hours of supervised driving must an Illinois driver under 18 complete?
- How many license plates must an Illinois passenger car display?
- How many traffic convictions in 12 months can suspend an adult Illinois driver’s license?
- How much peripheral (side) vision does Illinois require?
- In Illinois, the foot brake must stop a vehicle going 20 mph within what distance?
- In the first 12 months of a license (or until 18), how many passengers under 20 may a new driver carry?
- On the Illinois driving exam, how far must you back up straight?
- Until what age must a child ride rear-facing in Illinois, unless over 40 pounds or 40 inches?
- What does a Restricted Driving Permit allow?
- What does flashing both turn signals at the same time mean in Illinois?
- What happens if you commit a traffic violation during the Illinois driving exam?
- What is a suspension?
- What is the annual registration fee for a passenger vehicle in Illinois?
- What is the minimum visual acuity for an Illinois driver’s license?
- What is the night driving restriction for a 16-year-old licensee on a Friday or Saturday?
- What is the night driving restriction for a permit holder on a Sunday through Thursday?
- What late fee applies to a registration renewed more than one month after it expires?
- What tint is allowed on an Illinois front windshield?
- When must your headlights be on in Illinois?
- Where should the lap belt be worn?
- Where should you put the renewal sticker?
- Which children must ride in an appropriate child restraint system in Illinois?
- Which Illinois county is entirely in the vehicle emissions testing area?
- Which tires help a vehicle stop faster, according to the Illinois manual?
- Who may supervise a driver with an instruction permit outside driver education?
- Who must wear a safety belt in Illinois?
- Within how many days of a sale must an Illinois dealer send title paperwork to the Secretary of State?
- You buy a used car from a private seller for $9,000. What is the Vehicle Use Tax based on?
- You move to Illinois with a valid license from another state. How soon must you get an Illinois license?
- You renewed online but the sticker has not arrived. How long is your printed receipt valid as proof?
- You sell your car in Illinois. What happens to the license plates?
- Your best visual acuity is 20/60. What license can you get in Illinois?
- Your load extends 4 feet or more behind your vehicle in daylight. What must mark it?