ILLINOIS DRIVER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS AT-A-GLANCE:
Minimum Age for Learning Permit 15 years
Instruction permit holding Period 3 months
Minimum amount of supervised driving 25 hours
Minimum Age for Driver License 16 years
Road Test Yes
Unsupervised driving rules Licensed minor who is 16 may not drive unsupervised between 11pm and 6am (for Friday & Saturday nights, between 12 midnight and 6am).
Passenger rules If driver is under 18, the number of passengers cannot exceed the number of available seat belts. Only one (1) passenger may sit in the front seat.
Other Applicants may receive a waiver for the road test if they complete a driver education course
HOW TO GET YOUR ILLINOIS DRIVER LICENSE STEP-BY-STEP:
1
Obtain driver education certificate
2
Practice for the written learner permit exam using our free practice tests
3
Find a driver license office and schedule an appointment for the written exam (you may also simply show up but you may have to wait some time)
4
Take the Learner Permit Written Exam
5
Practice driving with your Learner Permit
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