Illinois updates CDL test procedures, removes parallel parking requirement

State Senator Jason Plummer | Illinois General Assembly

By South Central Reporter

Sep 30, 2024

New changes to the Illinois Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) test went into effect on September 1st. These updates impact both CDL and non-CDL drivers with a J51 restriction. Notably, the parallel parking requirement has been removed from the test.

The basic control skills portion has been streamlined to focus on four steps: forward stop, straight-line backing, forward offset tracking, and reverse offset backing. Additionally, pre-trip testing requirements have returned to the pre-2015 rules.

Under the new update, drivers can now use a checklist during the pre-trip inspection, and test administrators are permitted to prompt drivers during examinations.

The Illinois Secretary of State (ILSOS) has released an updated section of the CDL study guide, found here.

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