Illinois Permit Test case studies
Illinois Permit Test · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The Illinois Instruction Permit - commonly called the learner's permit - is the credential the Illinois Secretary of State issues to new drivers, including teens and adults, so they can legally practice driving under supervision before applying for a full driver's license. To obtain it, applicants must pass a knowledge exam on Illinois traffic laws and safe driving; that exam is what this practice test prepares you for. The Illinois Permit Test case studies are 5 cases and about 1,391 words.
1The Four-Way Stop With a Broken Signal
You are driving south on a two-lane street and reach a four-way intersection where the traffic light is completely dark - no color showing at all. A car is already stopped in the northbound lane facing you, and a third car is stopped in the eastbound lane to your left.
308 words, about 2 min2Passing a Cyclist on a Narrow Shoulder
You are on a rural two-lane road with one lane in each direction, a 55 mph limit, and no shoulder markings. Ahead, a cyclist is riding near the right edge at about 15 mph.
270 words, about 1 min3Following Distance on a Rainy Highway
You are driving on an interstate at 65 mph in steady rain. Your wipers are on, headlights are on, and the road surface is visibly wet with some standing water in the wheel ruts.
278 words, about 1 min4The Left Turn Across Two Lanes
You are stopped in a dedicated left-turn lane at a signalized intersection, waiting to turn left onto a four-lane road. The light for your direction is a solid green circle (not a green arrow).
274 words, about 1 min5Night Driving With High Beams and a Deer
You are driving alone at night on a dark two-lane highway with no streetlights. You have your high beams on because there is no oncoming traffic.
261 words, about 1 min