IL DMV Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield IL DMV facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. If you are involved in a minor accident in Illinois with no injuries, what is the first thing you should do? → Move the vehicles out of traffic if possible
2. Illinois law requires drivers to use headlights from sunset to sunrise. They are also required: → Any time visibility is reduced to less than 1,000 feet
3. Illinois Statutory Summary Suspension for failing a chemical BAC test on a first offense lasts: → 6 months
4. In Illinois, high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes can be legally used by which of the following? → Vehicles with two or more occupants, motorcycles, and certain clean-fuel vehicles
5. In Illinois, which vehicles are exempt from the safety inspection requirement? → New vehicles in their first year
6. How does the Illinois Secretary of State verify that drivers maintain continuous auto insurance? → An electronic insurance verification system
7. Illinois law requires passenger vehicles to have at least how many mirrors? → 2
8. When two vehicles reach a four-way stop at the same time, which driver goes first? → The driver on the right
9. In Illinois, what does a flashing red traffic light mean? → Stop, yield, and proceed when safe
10. Where is parking always prohibited in Illinois? → Both of these
11. When driving in Illinois during a dust storm or blizzard with near-zero visibility, the best action is: → Pull completely off the roadway, turn off lights, and wait
12. What is the Illinois law regarding following distance on highways? → Follow at a reasonable and prudent distance
13. When must you slow to 20 mph near a school in Illinois? → When school zone signs are posted and children are present
14. If your accelerator pedal sticks while driving in Illinois, you should first: → Shift into neutral and apply the brakes
15. An Illinois driver approaching a green traffic light that has been green for a long time should: → Prepare to stop as it may turn yellow
16. What does a yellow pentagon-shaped sign with a figure of two people walking indicate? → School crossing
17. Illinois law requires that windshield wipers be in working condition when: → At all times regardless of weather
18. In Illinois, a third DUI conviction is classified as: → Class 4 felony
19. What is the minimum bodily injury liability coverage required per accident in Illinois? → $50,000
20. On a multi-lane road, which lane should a driver normally use for travel in Illinois? → Right lane except when passing
21. An Illinois driver who accumulates 3 moving violations within a 12-month period will receive: → A warning letter from the Secretary of State
22. What is the primary purpose of the Illinois behind-the-wheel driving test? → To assess your ability to operate a vehicle safely and follow traffic laws
23. Which of the following maneuvers will you likely be asked to perform during the Illinois driving test? → Parallel parking
24. In Illinois, motorcyclists are legally permitted to share a single lane (lane split) with another vehicle: → No, lane splitting is illegal in Illinois
25. A yellow curb in Illinois typically means: → Loading and unloading only, no parking
26. Which color curb marking in Illinois indicates no parking at any time? → Red
27. What is the correct procedure for making a left turn at an intersection during the driving test? → Signal, yield to oncoming traffic, and turn when safe
28. For how long must Illinois drivers typically maintain an SR-22 filing after a serious violation? → 3 years
29. Which document proves legal ownership of a vehicle in Illinois? → Certificate of title
30. In Illinois, a driver approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights on a multi-lane road must: → Move one lane away from the stopped vehicle if safely possible