Illinois: Defensive Driving Questions
4 real, verified Illinois driving-test questions on defensive driving, each with the correct answer and a full explanation below. Want to practice these interactively instead? Start a Defensive Driving practice round.
1. Under Illinois law effective Jan. 1, 2019, until what age must a child generally ride in a rear-facing car seat?
Why: Since Jan. 1, 2019, Illinois has required children to ride in a rear-facing car seat until age 2, unless they weigh more than 40 pounds or are taller than 40 inches.
2. In Illinois, which passengers are legally required to wear a safety belt?
Why: Illinois's safety belt law covers all drivers and passengers age 8 and older in both the front and back seats, not just the front.
3. In Illinois, is holding a cellphone up to use its speakerphone function considered legal hands-free use?
Why: Illinois law specifies that using a cellphone's speakerphone function while still holding the device is not considered hands-free, and remains a violation.
4. In Illinois, is it legal to wear a two-sided headset while driving?
Why: Illinois bans wearing a headset while driving, with an exception for a single-sided headset or earpiece (and intercom helmets for motorcycle/moped riders).
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