Licensing, Demerits & Penalties — Illinois
Illinois CDL practice test: 447 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). The official format is not yet verified; check the official site before your test. Licensing, Demerits & Penalties: 6 questions.
Graduated licensing conditions, demerit points, suspensions, insurance and fines.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Licensing, Demerits & Penalties |
| License test | Illinois CDL permit (CLP) knowledge tests |
| Topic questions | 6 (1% of 447 total) |
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Questions (6)
1. During exercises that are not the straight line backing exercise, how many pull-ups are allowed without penalty?
- One
- Two ✓
- Three
- Seven
Answer: B. Two
Two pull-ups are allowed without penalty on the reverse offset backing exercise, which is the backing exercise other than straight-line backing. The handbook gives two free pull-ups on the exercise that is not straight-line backing, the reverse offset backing exercise. It says you are allowed two free pull-ups during that exercise before they affect your score. The straight-line backing exercise is discussed separately in the handbook's treatment of free looks, so the question is asking about the other backing exercise. Pulling forward to clear an encroachment or improve position counts as a pull-up, and the examiner scores the number you take; beyond the free allowance, excessive pull-ups count as errors.
2. When approaching a curve during the on-road driving test, you must do all of the following, except:
- Check traffic thoroughly in all directions.
- Reduce your speed before entering the curve.
- Keep your vehicle in its lane.
- Steadily use the brakes throughout the curve. ✓
Answer: D. Steadily use the brakes throughout the curve.
You should not steadily use the brakes throughout the curve; that is the exception. The handbook says to slow to a safe speed before you enter a curve, and to reduce speed before the curve so you do not need further braking or shifting while in it. It also warns that braking in a curve is dangerous because the wheels can lock and the vehicle can skid. So steady braking all the way through the curve is the action you should not do. Checking traffic in all directions is listed as part of the maneuver.
3. When taking the on-road driving test, you must do all of the following, except:
- Wear your safety belt.
- Obey all traffic signs.
- Complete the test without an accident.
- Demonstrate that you can use your cell phone while driving. ✓
Answer: D. Demonstrate that you can use your cell phone while driving.
4. If a driver operating a CMV refuses chemical testing when requested by an officer, the driver will:
- Receive a ticket.
- Have their driving privileges revoked for two months.
- Have their driving privileges revoked for 12 months. ✓
- Be asked to drive straight home.
Answer: C. Have their driving privileges revoked for 12 months.
5. When taking the on-road driving test, you will be evaluated on your lane usage. Which of the following is an example of poor lane usage?
- Not driving over curbs or sidewalks
- Stopping behind crosswalks
- Driving in the leftmost lane if more than one driving lane is available ✓
- Finishing a right turn in the rightmost lane
Answer: C. Driving in the leftmost lane if more than one driving lane is available
Driving in the leftmost lane when more than one driving lane is available is an example of poor lane usage. The lane usage section of the on-road driving test lists what the examiner is watching for. It says you should move to or stay in the right-most lane unless that lane is blocked. Staying out in the leftmost lane when other driving lanes are open goes against that instruction, so it counts against you as poor lane usage. The same section treats the other habits listed, such as staying off curbs and sidewalks and stopping behind crosswalks, as things you should do.
6. During the on-road driving test, you should:
- Develop your own route to show off your driving skills.
- Listen to directions from the examiner. ✓
- Bring a passenger to ride with you.
- Drive in an unsafe manner.
Answer: B. Listen to directions from the examiner.
You should listen to and follow the examiner's directions during the on-road driving test. The Texas CDL handbook says the examiner scores your specific maneuvers and general driving behavior, and you are to follow the examiner's directions. It also says directions are given with enough time to respond and that you will not be asked to do anything unsafe. Another section warns that failing to follow examiner instructions can cause automatic failure, so paying attention to those directions is the expected and safe action.
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Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook