United States · Illinois
Driving lessons & licensing in Illinois
Driver’s education is a graduation requirement, not just a licensing step
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Illinois treats driver’s education differently from most states: it’s built into the high school curriculum requirement for public school students under 18, not just an optional prerequisite for licensing. Driving schools and instructors must be licensed through the Illinois Secretary of State’s office, and the classroom + behind-the-wheel hour split is set in state rule.
Key facts for Illinois
| Area | What’s different |
|---|---|
| Driver’s ed status | Required as part of the public high school curriculum for eligible students, not purely a DMV prerequisite |
| Licensing body | Illinois Secretary of State’s office licenses both schools and individual instructors |
| Hour split | State rule sets specific classroom vs behind-the-wheel hour minimums — confirm current split with the Secretary of State |
Licensing requirements are set and periodically updated by each state’s own DMV or transportation department —
the details above are general guidance to help you ask the right questions, not a substitute for checking current
official requirements before booking lessons or scheduling a test.
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Featured instructor in Illinois
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Amigo Driving School
Chicago, Illinois
In-car lessons with pickup/drop-off, online written-exam prep, and the state-required 6-hour course for 18-20 year olds.
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