Permit Tests/Illinois/Retake Rules
Illinois Permit Test Retake Rules (2026)
What the Illinois Secretary of State publishes:
- Not published by Illinois Secretary of State — see the rules
- Wait
- 3 attempts, written and road tests together, within one year of the first attempt
- Attempts
- The one fee covers those 3 attempts
- Retest fee
Illinois exam specifications
Illinois Knowledge Exam Specifications
- Total: 35 questions
Official Illinois Secretary of State Examination Notes:
- 15 of the 35 questions are traffic-sign identification; the other 20 are multiple-choice or true/false.
Official Failure Rules in Illinois
From the Illinois Secretary of State:
- Attempt limits: 3 attempts, written and road tests together, within one year of the first attempt
- Retest fees: The one fee covers those 3 attempts
How Illinois Compares
- Unlike 26 states, Illinois publishes no waiting period.
- The Illinois Secretary of State publishes attempt limits, as do 17 other states.
- A retest fee is published in 13 states, Illinois included.
Illinois-verified practice
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Practice questions from the official Illinois Rules of the Road; every answer cites it.
Retake Questions for Illinois
Official Illinois Secretary of State documentation does not mandate a specific waiting period between attempts; confirm with your local office before scheduling.
3 attempts, written and road tests together, within one year of the first attempt. Verify current rules with the Illinois Secretary of State before booking.
The one fee covers those 3 attempts. Verify current rules with the Illinois Secretary of State before booking.
Passing score requirements are determined by the Illinois Secretary of State. Consult official Illinois Rules of the Road guidelines for specific score thresholds.
Study from the official Illinois Rules of the Road, which supplies every Illinois question.