Illinois Permit Test (SOS Written Test) — All Questions
5 questions
A driver age 21 or older in Illinois is legally driving under the influence (DUI) at a blood alcohol concentration of:
- a.0.08% or higher✓
- b.0.02% or higher
- c.0.05% or higher
- d.0.12% or higher
For drivers 21 and older, a BAC of 0.08% or higher is DUI in Illinois; impairment from alcohol or drugs at lower levels can still bring charges.
Under Illinois' Zero Tolerance law, a driver under age 21 can lose their license for driving with a BAC of:
- a.0.08% or higher only
- b.0.05% or higher only
- c.0.02% or higher only
- d.Any amount greater than 0.00%✓
Illinois has a zero-tolerance policy for drivers under 21; any trace of alcohol above 0.00% can result in driver's license suspension.
During the first 12 months (or until age 18), an Illinois teen with an initial license may carry how many passengers under age 20 who are not family?
- a.No limit
- b.Only one✓
- c.Up to three
- d.Up to five
For the first 12 months or until turning 18, a newly licensed teen may carry only one passenger under 20 who is not a family member; after that the limit rises.
By driving on Illinois roads, you give 'implied consent,' which means:
- a.You may refuse any test without penalty
- b.Police may search your home
- c.You agree to chemical testing for alcohol or drugs, and refusing brings a license suspension✓
- d.You waive your right to a road test
Implied consent means that by driving you agree to submit to breath, blood or urine testing when lawfully requested; refusing results in a statutory summary suspension of your license.
Illinois' Graduated Driver Licensing places a nighttime driving restriction on teen drivers that generally prohibits driving during late-night hours, such as:
- a.11 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Friday and Saturday and 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. on other nights✓
- b.8 p.m. to 4 a.m. every night
- c.There is no nighttime restriction
- d.Only between midnight and 1 a.m.
Teen drivers face a nighttime curfew, generally 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Friday and Saturday, with limited exceptions for work or emergencies.