Illinois SOS · Study resources
Prepare for your first Illinois driver license.
Read guides on permits, knowledge tests, road tests, school buses and emergency vehicles in English, Spanish and Chinese. The app is coming soon.
- Licensing agency
- Illinois Secretary of State
- Knowledge-test pass mark
- 80%
- Study languages
- English · Spanish · Chinese
Study languages and official test languages are separate.
Official SOS resources
Official SOS requirements and study materials.
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All study guides- IL
Your first Illinois license: age pathway and document checklist
Choose standard or REAL ID, check teen and adult education requirements, and prepare your Illinois Secretary of State documents.
Permits & test day - IL
Illinois written test: official resources, pass mark and study plan
Use the 2026 Rules of the Road, understand the minimum 35-question and 80% standard, and confirm language support with your facility.
Study methods - IL
Illinois Move Over and Scott’s Law: slow down and make space
Learn the safe-lane-change rule for emergency scenes, the separate rule for disabled vehicles with hazards, and how to yield to an approaching emergency vehicle.
Signs & road rules
Can I download IL Driver now?
The app is coming soon. The website already provides study articles in English, Spanish and Chinese, plus links to official resources.
Which agency handles driver licensing?
Illinois driver licensing is handled by the Secretary of State through Driver Services.
What is the knowledge-test passing score?
Illinois requires at least 80% on the Class D written test. The administrative rule specifies a minimum of 35 questions.
Do teens and adults follow the same path?
No. Teens use graduated licensing with education and permit practice. First-time applicants ages 18–20 who have never been licensed or completed approved driver education need a six-hour adult course.