DRIVER LICENSE EXAM QANDA 2026
STUDY SHEET QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
●● What classification is issued for a basic car license in Illinois?.
Answer: Class D license.
●● What is the maximum weight for rental vehicles a Class D license
holder can operate?.
Answer: Up to 26,000 pounds.
●● What must a driver complete to operate a rental vehicle in Illinois?.
Answer: A safety course regarding the safe operation of that vehicle.
●● What age must a driver be to obtain an Illinois driver's license?.
Answer: At least 16 years old.
●● What are the requirements for a 16 or 17-year-old to obtain a driver's
license in Illinois?.
Answer: Complete a state-approved driver education course, 50 hours of
practice driving, and pass the driver's license exam.
,●● What must be signed if a parent or guardian cannot accompany a
minor to the DMV?.
Answer: An Affidavit/Consent for Minor to Drive.
●● What is required for first-time applicants aged 18-20 without prior
driver education?.
Answer: Completion of a six-hour Adult Driver Education Course.
●● What restrictions are placed on drivers under age 18 in Illinois?.
Answer: They cannot drive for-hire vehicles transporting property.
●● What restrictions are placed on drivers under age 21 in Illinois?.
Answer: They cannot drive for-hire vehicles transporting more than 10
passengers or certain types of vehicles.
●● Under what circumstances can someone drive in Illinois without a
valid Illinois driver's license?.
Answer: If they have a valid non-Illinois license, are visiting, are an out-
of-state student, or are active military personnel.
●● What must a person do if they have legally changed their name?.
Answer: Apply for a corrected driver's license/ID card within 30 days.
, ●● What must be provided to prove residency when changing an address
on a driver's license?.
Answer: Acceptable documents proving residency and a valid mailing
address.
●● What is required to obtain an Illinois driver's license/ID card?.
Answer: Acceptable forms of identification proving legal name, date of
birth, Social Security number, residency, and signature.
●● What documentation is required for a first-time REAL ID-compliant
driver's license applicant?.
Answer: Proof of identity, date of birth, Social Security number,
signature, and two residency documents.
●● What documentation is required for a first-time standard-issued
Illinois driver's license applicant?.
Answer: Proof of date of birth, Social Security number, residency, and
signature.
●● What happens to Temporary Visitors Driver's Licenses (TVDLs)
after July 1, 2024?.
Answer: They will no longer be issued.
STUDY SHEET QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
●● What classification is issued for a basic car license in Illinois?.
Answer: Class D license.
●● What is the maximum weight for rental vehicles a Class D license
holder can operate?.
Answer: Up to 26,000 pounds.
●● What must a driver complete to operate a rental vehicle in Illinois?.
Answer: A safety course regarding the safe operation of that vehicle.
●● What age must a driver be to obtain an Illinois driver's license?.
Answer: At least 16 years old.
●● What are the requirements for a 16 or 17-year-old to obtain a driver's
license in Illinois?.
Answer: Complete a state-approved driver education course, 50 hours of
practice driving, and pass the driver's license exam.
,●● What must be signed if a parent or guardian cannot accompany a
minor to the DMV?.
Answer: An Affidavit/Consent for Minor to Drive.
●● What is required for first-time applicants aged 18-20 without prior
driver education?.
Answer: Completion of a six-hour Adult Driver Education Course.
●● What restrictions are placed on drivers under age 18 in Illinois?.
Answer: They cannot drive for-hire vehicles transporting property.
●● What restrictions are placed on drivers under age 21 in Illinois?.
Answer: They cannot drive for-hire vehicles transporting more than 10
passengers or certain types of vehicles.
●● Under what circumstances can someone drive in Illinois without a
valid Illinois driver's license?.
Answer: If they have a valid non-Illinois license, are visiting, are an out-
of-state student, or are active military personnel.
●● What must a person do if they have legally changed their name?.
Answer: Apply for a corrected driver's license/ID card within 30 days.
, ●● What must be provided to prove residency when changing an address
on a driver's license?.
Answer: Acceptable documents proving residency and a valid mailing
address.
●● What is required to obtain an Illinois driver's license/ID card?.
Answer: Acceptable forms of identification proving legal name, date of
birth, Social Security number, residency, and signature.
●● What documentation is required for a first-time REAL ID-compliant
driver's license applicant?.
Answer: Proof of identity, date of birth, Social Security number,
signature, and two residency documents.
●● What documentation is required for a first-time standard-issued
Illinois driver's license applicant?.
Answer: Proof of date of birth, Social Security number, residency, and
signature.
●● What happens to Temporary Visitors Driver's Licenses (TVDLs)
after July 1, 2024?.
Answer: They will no longer be issued.
