Illinois Adult Driver Education (6-Hour Course, Ages 18-20)
Illinois requires adults ages 18, 19, and 20 applying for a first driver's license to complete a 6-hour adult driver education course. This state-approved course satisfies that requirement and can be completed online at your own pace in as little as 6 hours. Short, easy-to-understand lessons help you retain what you learn, while engaging animations and graphics make studying more enjoyable. It is one of the fastest and easiest ways to complete driver education and build the knowledge you need to pass.
Who Is This Course For?
Illinois adults ages 18, 19, and 20 applying for a first driver's license who must complete the state-required 6-hour adult driver education course. Adults 21 and older are not required to take driver education but must pass the written and driving tests.
Course Overview
Illinois requires adults ages 18, 19, and 20 applying for a first driver's license to complete a 6-hour adult driver education course (effective July 1, 2014). This state-approved course satisfies that requirement. Complete it online at your own pace in as little as 6 hours — short, easy-to-understand lessons help you retain what you learn, while engaging animations and graphics make studying more enjoyable.
Adults 21 and older are not required to take driver education, but they must still pass the written and driving tests. This course is one of the fastest and easiest ways for adults 18-20 to complete the state-required driver education and build the knowledge needed to pass. The Illinois instruction permit test has 35 questions in two sections — traffic laws and sign identification — and you must answer at least 28 correctly (80%) to pass, based on the Illinois Rules of the Road.
The course is 100% online and self-paced — complete it on your phone, tablet, or computer.
Course at a Glance
Duration
6 hours
Format
100% Online & Self-Paced
Audience
Adults (Ages 18-20)
Requirement
State-approved (adults 18-20)
Provider
Aceable
Reporting
State-approved adult driver ed
What You'll Complete
- State-Approved Driver Education
- Complete in as Little as 6 Hours
- Short, Easy-to-Understand Lessons
- Engaging Animations & Graphics
- 100% Online & Self-Paced
How It Works
- 1Register online for the Illinois Adult Driver Education course.
- 2Complete the 6-hour course online at your own pace on any device.
- 3Pass the final exam to complete the course.
- 4Pass the Illinois written permit test (35 questions, 80% to pass) and driving test to receive your driver's license.
Important Requirements & Restrictions
- Required for Illinois adults ages 18, 19, and 20 applying for a first driver's license (effective July 1, 2014).
- Adults 21 and older are not required to take driver education but must pass the written and driving tests.
- The Illinois instruction permit test has 35 questions; you must answer at least 28 correctly (80%) to pass.
- 100% online and self-paced.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Illinois Adult Driver Education course?
It is a state-approved 6-hour online course required for Illinois adults ages 18, 19, and 20 applying for a first driver's license. Short, easy-to-understand lessons help you retain what you learn, and engaging animations and graphics make studying more enjoyable.
Who is required to take adult driver education in Illinois?
Adults ages 18, 19, and 20 applying for a first driver's license must complete a 6-hour adult driver education course (effective July 1, 2014). Adults 21 and older are not required to take driver education but must pass the written and driving tests.
How long is the Illinois adult driver education course?
6 hours, completed online at your own pace on any device.
Do I need this course if I'm 21 or older?
No. Adults 21 and older are not required to take driver education, but they must pass the written and driving tests. This course is required for adults 18-20.
How many questions are on the Illinois permit test?
The Illinois instruction permit test has 35 questions in two sections — traffic laws and sign identification — and you must answer at least 28 correctly (80%) to pass.
Is the course state-approved?
Yes. It is a state-approved adult driver education course satisfying the 6-hour requirement for Illinois adults 18-20.
Related Illinois Resources
Ready to Get Started?
Register for the Illinois Adult Driver Education online with Aceable. Complete at your own pace on any device.
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DOT Driving School provides driver education information and connects students with available course providers. Course registration and course delivery for this program are provided by Aceable, a third-party provider. DOT Driving School is not the course operator and does not administer this course.
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