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In Illinois, Students up to the age of 17 and 3 months are required to take driver education course, which includes both classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel driving lessons. Below are four options to help your teen meet these requirements, obtain their learner’s permit, and ultimately earn their driver’s license.
State-Approved Driving Classes for Teens
DIAMOND
Classroom + Driving Lessons
30 hours of Classroom Instruction
12 x 1-Hour Driving Lessons
Includes: Optional 2-hour City Driving Lesson
Advanced: In-Vehicle Lesson Scheduling
Platinum
Classroom + Driving Lessons
30 Hours of Classroom Instruction
10 x 1-Hour Driving Lessons
Includes: Optional 2-hour City Driving Lesson
RECOMMENDED
GOLD
Classroom + Driving Lessons
30 Hours of Classroom Instruction
8 x 1-Hour Driving Lessons
No observation Lessons Required!
SILVER
Classroom + Driving Lessons
30 Hours of Classroom Instruction
6 x 1-Hour Driving Lessons
6 x 1-Hour Observation Lessons
Additional Courses
Specialized Program for
Students with ADHD
Our driving school offers a Specialized Program for students with ADHD and Other Executive Functioning Disorders. Please call 800-374-8373 for more information or click Learn More.
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Students with ADHD
Our driving school offers a Specialized Program for students with ADHD and Other Executive Functioning Disorders. Please call 800-374-8373 for more information or click Learn More.
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Brady Pettigrew
Mr. Marty was very nice. He talked me through everything I needed to know while behind the wheel. He also knew how to keep both drivers calm at all times.
Gavin Mastalarz
Very helpful and overall great instructor
ashley wright
My driving instructor Marty was super nice and calm during my drive. He talked me through each step to make sure i was comfortable with what i was doing.
Aaron
Very good instructor!!! He teaches you very well and is very nice
Audrey Rediehs
Marty was a fantastic instructor. He was patient and a good teacher.
Steve Cagney
I highly recommend Richard as an instructor for anyone that is nervous about their child starting to drive.
David Carrero
Driver Marty was very clear on all motions and movements.
Collin Kamuda
Marty was a good driving instructor and gave me good tips on how to improve.
Aiden Oskorep
Marty was a great instructor and he explained things very clearly.
Teen Driver Education
with Top Driver
Top Driver is dedicated to supporting teens throughout their entire driver's license journey. From classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training to obtaining a learner's permit and passing the road test, we are here to provide the resources and support necessary to succeed.
To enroll, students must reach the age of 15 on or before the final scheduled classroom session of their program. On the Top Driver website after entering your zip code, select your Top Driver location and input your date of birth to view the classes for which you are eligible.
In Illinois, students are required to provide proof of good academic standing from their high school to enroll in Driver Education. The Grade Verification Form must be submitted to Top Driver before the end of class.
The classroom program comprises 30 hours of instruction divided into 15 two-hour sessions. The duration of the classroom program ranges from 3 1/2 weeks to 15 weeks, depending on the frequency of the sessions. Weekday classes meet for 2 or 4 days per week, while weekend classes typically meet once a week.
Teens enrolled in an approved Driver Education program become eligible for an Instruction Permit at age 15. The Instruction Permit is valid for two years from the date of issue.
1. Click here to view the Instruction Permit Requirements
2.Click here to view Required Documentation to apply for an Instruction Permit
Once students obtain their Instruction Permit and enter the permit number in their Top Driver Signals account, they can begin scheduling behind-the-wheel lessons.
Behind-the-wheel training involves a student operating the training vehicle alongside our expert instructors. Sessions are scheduled in one-hour increments and can be paired with an observation lesson. This is when a student observes another student’s driving lesson from the backseat of the training vehicle.
Students must pass both a written classroom final exam and an in-vehicle evaluation to successfully complete their Driver Education Program. If the student is unable to pass the exam in two attempts, they must retake the classroom phase of training at a cost of $200
To be eligible for the road test, students must complete at least 50 hours of supervised driving practice (including at least 10 hours at night) in addition to their Driver Education coursework.
Top Driver is an approved provider of the IL SOS Cooperative Road Test. For more information please check out our IL Teen Road Tests.
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Illinois Teen FAQs
Any changes to enrollment, location, or start date may be subject to a $200 fee. Please contact our customer service at 1.800.374.8373 for more information.
Students are expected to attend all classroom sessions. If a student misses a session, they must schedule a makeup session by calling Customer Service at 1.800.374.8373.
A 48-hour notice is required to reschedule or cancel an In-Vehicle lesson. A $60 Late Cancel/No Show fee will be charged if we do not receive the required notice. Click here for more details and view our official cancellation policy.
In Illinois, students have 9 months from the first day of their classroom session to successfully complete the entire program, which includes both classroom sessions and behind-the-wheel instruction.
A hard copy certificate of completion is not mandatory. Prior to visiting a Secretary of State Facility to apply for a driver’s license, completion of driver education must be updated/posted to the applicant’s driving record.
Students should check their eligibility to apply for a driver’s license on the Driver’s Education Course Completion checker tool.
Students must hold their permit for a minimum of 9 months from the date of issue. Additional requirements can be viewed on the Secretary of State Facility Checklist.