Who Needs the Course?
The three-part eligibility test applies statewide:
Age 18, 19, or 20
First Illinois driver's license
No prior approved driver education
Online Course Requirements
The course is at least six hours and covers Illinois traffic laws, highway signs, signals, markings, impaired driving, distraction, speed, safety belts, nighttime driving, risk taking, and right-of-way. (Illinois Secretary of State)
Park Ridge Licensing Process
Complete the course and final provider test, receive your certificate, prepare your identification documents, and complete the Secretary of State licensing process.
Driving in Park Ridge
Park Ridge has a dense suburban transportation network with important roads including Touhy Avenue, Dempster Street, Northwest Highway, Higgins Road, Cumberland Avenue, and nearby expressway access.
The city also has significant transit activity. Pace Route 290 serves Park Ridge along Touhy Avenue and connects the community with the Cumberland CTA station and Park Ridge Metra station. (Pace Suburban Bus)
Major Roads and Highways
Touhy Avenue
Dempster Street / U.S. 14
Northwest Highway
Higgins Road / IL 72
Cumberland Avenue
I-90
I-294
Primary Local Driving Topic: Dense Arterial and Transit Traffic
New drivers need to anticipate buses, pedestrians, turning vehicles, parked vehicles, and lane changes.
Pace and CTA bus routes operate around the community, and the Park Ridge Metra station is an important transit destination. (CTA)
Additional Safety Topic: Expressway Access
Park Ridge's proximity to I-90 and I-294 means new drivers may need to transition between local roads and high-speed traffic.
Plan exits early and avoid last-second lane changes.
Online Adult Driver Education in Park Ridge
Eligible students can complete the six-hour course online through a certified provider. The course is separate from behind-the-wheel training and state testing. (Illinois Secretary of State)
Nearby Secretary of State Facilities
Des Plaines, Chicago North, Schaumburg, Deerfield, and other area facilities may be relevant. The current Secretary of State facility list should be checked before visiting. (Illinois Secretary of State)
Park Ridge FAQs
Do eligible 18-year-olds need the course?
Yes.
Can I take it online?
Yes.
Is it six hours?
At least six hours.
Does it include driving lessons?
No.
What is U.S. 14 in Park Ridge?
Dempster Street is U.S. 14 through the area.
Is Touhy Avenue important?
Yes. It is a major east-west corridor and carries Pace Route 290. (Pace Suburban Bus)
Does Park Ridge have expressway access?
Yes, the community is near I-90 and I-294.
Should I practice merging?
Yes.
Does the provider test replace the state written test?
No.
Does completing the course issue a license?
No.
Start Your Park Ridge Adult Driver Education Course Online
Complete the Illinois Adult Driver Education requirement online if you qualify.
Start your course online today.