To qualify for a driver’s license before the age of 18, you’ll be required to satisfactorily complete a state-approved driver education course consisting of a minimum of 30 hours of classroom time. Additionally, a minimum of 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction is required. The full course must take at least 4 weeks. Behind-the-wheel lessons are typically scheduled to begin in the second week of the course. A student must have a minimum of 4 hours of class. Before scheduling behind-the-wheel sessions, they must have obtained an Instruction Permit from the driver’s facility. The Illinois Secretary of State Office also requires an additional 50 hours behind-the-wheel driving (and 10 of those hours must be done at night) supervised by a licensed driver of the age of 21.
Teen 30h Driving Class IN-Person
Our 30 hour teen course consists of 30 hours of instruction taught by certified instructors licensed by the Secretary of State. Behind the wheel is NOT included.
Teen 6h Behind-The-Wheel
For teens 15-18 years old. Behind the wheel only students are required to complete at least 10 hours of behind the wheel practice with a parent or guardian before scheduling
Teen 6h Observation
Part of getting an Illinois driver's license, this involves watching a certified instructor or another student drive for a set number of hours (often 6 hours). Teens learn defensive driving techniques and gain experience from a passenger's perspective, fulfilling state requirements.
Remedial
Remedial Education Program. G & C Premier Driving Academy Remediation is an approved Illinois Secretary of State program.
A driver under age 21, who is convicted of two or more moving violations within a 24-month period, will have his/her driver's license suspended for a minimum of 30 days. The length of the suspension varies according to the seriousness of the traffic offenses. A driver may be required to complete a Driver Remedial Education Course as part of the reinstatement of driving privileges. This information will be indicated on the suspension notice. Once you complete our one-day course our information will be forwarded to the Secretary of State
Adult 6-Hour Secretary of State approved classroom instruction IN-PERSON
G & C offers the required Illinois 6-hour in-person course. Illinois driver's license applicants ages 18, 19, or 20, who has never previously been licensed or completed an approved Teen 30-hour Driver Education Course.
Upon successful completion of this course, a certificate of completion will be provided to you. You may visit a Secretary of State Driver Services facility to complete your vision, written, and road test.
Adult 6h Driving Class Online
Ultimate Driving School offers the required Illinois 6 hour online course. Illinois driver's license applicants ages 18, 19, or 20, who have previously been licensed or completed an approved driver education course need to complete a six hour Adult Driver Education Course.
Upon successful completion of this course, a certificate of completion will be provided to you, You may visit a Secretary of State Driver Services facility to complete your vision, written, and road test.


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