How to Get an Illinois Driver's License
Illinois requires all underage drivers to participate in the gradual driver license program, which is required in most states. This program states that those under the age of 18 must obtain a student's permit, which gradually develops into a full license as the driver gains experience and age to drive legally in the state. To get a driver's license, you need to follow certain steps. Here is a simple guide to getting an Illinois driver's license:
Student permission
To apply for an Illinois driver's license, drivers must be between the ages of 15 and 17 and either currently enrolled in a state-approved driver training course or have passed 30 days or less prior to the start of training. driver training course.
The course must include at least 30 hours of classroom instruction and six hours of driving instruction. If a driver is over 17 years and three months old, they do not need to complete a driving education to apply for a learner's permit. This permit is valid for two years and must be held for at least nine months before a student can apply for an original driver's license.
When using a student permit, the driver must complete 50 hours of supervised practice, including at least ten hours at night. All driving must be supervised by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years of age. In addition, a learner's driver's license can only be used to drive from 6:10 a.m. to 11:XNUMX a.m. (or until XNUMX:XNUMX p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays). If your city or county has additional curfews, they must also be observed.
To apply for a study permit, an Illinois teenager must bring the required legal documents and a parent or legal guardian to the written exam. They will also have an eye test and be paid $20.
Required documents
When you arrive at the Illinois DMV for your driver's license test, you must bring the following legal documents:
Two proof of address, such as a bank statement or school report card.
Proof of identity, such as a birth certificate or a valid US passport.
One proof of Social Security number, such as a Social Security card or Form W-2.
Proof of enrollment in a government-approved driver training program.
Exam
The Illinois written exam covers all traffic laws, road signs, and driver safety information you need to drive on the roads. It also covers state laws that Illinois residents need to know to drive safely and legally.
The traffic manual provided by the Secretary of State contains all the information a student needs to pass the exam. There is also a workbook that can help students gain confidence in practice tests before taking the exam.
