Illinois: Alcohol & drugs — Part 3 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “What happens to driving privileges after a fourth DUI conviction?” · “Which of these can lead to a charge of Aggravated DUI?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Illinois Rules of the Road" (2026), Illinois Secretary of State.
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What happens to driving privileges after a fourth DUI conviction?
- A 10-year revocation
- A 15-year revocation
- A lifetime revocation
- A 20-year revocation
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Correct answer: A lifetime revocation
A fourth and subsequent DUI conviction results in a lifetime revocation.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 50
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A DUI with a BAC at or above what level may bring enhanced penalties?
- .10%
- .16%
- .12%
- .20%
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Correct answer: .16%
A person convicted of a DUI with a BAC of .16% or more may be subject to enhanced penalties.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 50
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A driver commits DUI while transporting a child. Enhanced penalties may apply if the child is under what age?
- Age 16
- Age 8
- Age 12
- Age 18
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Correct answer: Age 16
A DUI while transporting a child under age 16 may be subject to enhanced penalties.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 50
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Which of these is a requirement before driving privileges are restored after a DUI?
- Buying a new vehicle
- Moving to another county
- Serving jury duty
- An alcohol/drug evaluation
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Correct answer: An alcohol/drug evaluation
Before restoration, you must undergo an alcohol/drug evaluation, complete a rehabilitation or education program, have an administrative hearing, pay a reinstatement fee, and/or meet other requirements.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 50
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For how long does a DUI conviction require you to file Financial Responsibility Insurance?
- One year
- Five years
- Three years
- Ten years
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Correct answer: Three years
A DUI conviction also requires you to file Financial Responsibility Insurance for three years.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 50
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An Illinois resident is convicted of DUI in another state. What happens?
- Nothing; it counts only in the state where it happened
- It counts against your Illinois driving privileges
- Only a warning letter is mailed to the driver’s home
- It counts only if the driver later moves to that state
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Correct answer: It counts against your Illinois driving privileges
The conviction is reported to the Secretary of State and the offender faces administrative action as if convicted of DUI in Illinois.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 50
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What device must be installed on the vehicle of a driver holding a Monitoring Device Driving Permit (MDDP)?
- A GPS-based speed limiter unit
- A forward-facing dashboard camera
- A breath alcohol ignition interlock
- A seat belt ignition interlock
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Correct answer: A breath alcohol ignition interlock
An MDDP requires a Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device (BAIID) to be installed on the vehicle at an approved installation site as a condition of driving relief.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 50
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Who pays the costs of the MDDP and of installing and monitoring the BAIID?
- The State of Illinois, in full
- The arresting police agency
- The driver's insurance company
- The offender, unless indigent
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Correct answer: The offender, unless indigent
Unless declared indigent, the DUI offender is responsible for all costs of the permit and installation and monitoring of the BAIID.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 50
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When will a BAIID alert the Secretary of State's office?
- If the driver tries to start it after drinking
- Whenever the vehicle goes over the speed limit
- Whenever the vehicle is driven out of Illinois
- Only when the vehicle is involved in a crash
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Correct answer: If the driver tries to start it after drinking
The BAIID alerts the Secretary of State's office if the driver attempts to start the vehicle after drinking alcohol or tampers with the device.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 50
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A first-time DUI offender chooses not to get an MDDP, then is caught driving during the suspension. What are they guilty of?
- A petty offense
- A felony
- A parking violation
- Nothing, if sober
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Correct answer: A felony
If a DUI offender chooses not to participate in the program and is caught driving during the suspension period, they are guilty of a felony.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 50
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Which of these can lead to a charge of Aggravated DUI?
- A first DUI with no crash
- A second DUI after ten years
- A third or subsequent DUI
- A DUI with a BAC of .08%
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Correct answer: A third or subsequent DUI
You may be charged with Aggravated DUI if you have received a third or subsequent DUI, among other listed reasons.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 51
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A driver under the influence is involved in a crash that causes personal injury. What may they be charged with?
- Only a moving violation
- Only reckless driving
- Only a first-offense DUI
- Aggravated DUI
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Correct answer: Aggravated DUI
You may be charged with Aggravated DUI if you are involved in a death or personal injury crash while driving under the influence.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 51
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Committing DUI while driving without which of these can lead to a charge of Aggravated DUI?
- A valid license, permit, or insurance
- A current vehicle safety inspection sticker
- A spare tire and a roadside emergency kit
- Seat belts for every passenger
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Correct answer: A valid license, permit, or insurance
Committing DUI without a valid driver's license, permit, or vehicle insurance is one of the listed grounds for Aggravated DUI.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 51
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Committing DUI while driving which of these can lead to a charge of Aggravated DUI?
- A rented passenger car
- A school bus with children
- A borrowed family vehicle
- A car with a learner permit
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Correct answer: A school bus with children
Committing DUI while driving a school bus with children, or operating a vehicle for hire such as a limousine, can lead to an Aggravated DUI charge.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 51
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A driver receives a DUI after a previous history of reckless homicide. What may they be charged with?
- A first-offense DUI
- Only reckless driving
- Aggravated DUI
- A petty offense
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Correct answer: Aggravated DUI
Receiving a DUI after a previous history of reckless homicide or Aggravated DUI involving a death is a ground for Aggravated DUI.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 51
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Under Illinois' open container rules, who may be issued a traffic citation for drinking alcohol in a vehicle?
- Only the driver
- Only passengers
- Only the vehicle's owner
- The driver and passengers
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Correct answer: The driver and passengers
It is illegal for anyone to drink alcoholic beverages in a vehicle, and the driver and passengers may be issued a traffic citation.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 51
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Passengers in which of these are exempt from the ban on drinking alcoholic beverages in a vehicle?
- A limousine
- A pickup truck bed
- A taxi
- A school bus
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Correct answer: A limousine
Passengers on chartered buses used for nonschool purposes, motor homes, mini motor homes, and limousines are exempt.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 51
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Where is it illegal to have an opened container of alcohol in a vehicle?
- Only in the driver's hand
- In the passenger area
- Only in a moving vehicle
- Only in the cup holder
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Correct answer: In the passenger area
It is illegal to have alcohol in the passenger area of a vehicle if the container has been opened.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 51
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Someone involved in a motorboat crash with injuries refuses chemical testing for BAC. What can they lose?
- Only their boating license
- Only their fishing license
- Their driving privileges
- Nothing, since it was a boat
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Correct answer: Their driving privileges
Individuals involved in a motorboat crash where injuries or death occur may lose their driving privileges for refusing to submit to chemical testing.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 51
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What may a parent or legal guardian face if they let persons under 21 drink alcohol on their property and a death or injury results?
- No penalty on private property
- A parking fine only
- A written warning
- Criminal penalties
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Correct answer: Criminal penalties
It is illegal for a parent or guardian to allow persons under 21 to drink on property they control, and if death or injury results they may face criminal penalties.
Source: Illinois Rules of the Road (2026), page 51