Who Needs Adult Driver Education?
The six-hour requirement generally applies when:
You are 18, 19, or 20.
You are applying for an Illinois driver's license for the first time.
You have never completed an approved driver education course.
Online Course Rules
The course provides at least six hours of instruction. Online courses must provide at least 360 minutes of instruction. (Illinois Secretary of State)
Topics include:
Illinois traffic laws
Highway signs and markings
Distracted driving
Impaired driving
Speeding
Risk-taking
Safety belts
Nighttime driving
Right-of-way
Driver decision-making
A provider-administered written final test is required. It is separate from the Secretary of State written test. (Illinois Secretary of State)
Wood Dale Licensing Process
After completing the course:
Pass the provider final test.
Obtain your completion certificate.
Print the certificate.
Prepare your required documents.
Visit Driver Services.
Complete the applicable vision, written, and road tests.
Complete the remaining licensing requirements.
Driving in Wood Dale
Wood Dale is in northern DuPage County and is closely connected to the regional transportation network surrounding O'Hare.
The city identifies Metra service on the Milwaukee District West Line, with more than 25 daily trips between Wood Dale and Chicago. The city also places Wood Dale about eight miles from O'Hare Airport. (Wooddale)
Major transportation corridors in the broader area include:
I-390
I-290
Illinois Route 83
Lake Street
Irving Park Road
Thorndale Avenue
Devon Avenue
Primary Local Driving Topic: Airport-Area and Regional Traffic
Wood Dale's proximity to O'Hare and major regional highways means new drivers may encounter commercial vehicles, airport-related traffic, commuter traffic, and multi-lane arterials.
Drivers should plan routes ahead of time and pay close attention to overhead signs, lane assignments, merging traffic, and turning vehicles.
Additional Safety Topic: Railroad and Transit Areas
Wood Dale has Metra service on the Milwaukee District West Line. (Wooddale)
Drivers should be especially attentive near train stations and crossings. Never stop on railroad tracks, and never drive around a lowered crossing gate.
Take the Course Online in Wood Dale
Eligible Wood Dale residents can complete the six-hour Adult Driver Education requirement online through a certified provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need Adult Driver Education in Wood Dale?
If you are 18, 19, or 20, applying for your first Illinois license, and have never completed approved driver education, yes. (Illinois Secretary of State)
Can I take it online?
Yes.
How long is the course?
At least six hours.
Does it include behind-the-wheel lessons?
No.
Is there a final test?
Yes.
Does the provider test replace the state written test?
No.
What happens after I pass?
You receive your completion certificate and continue at Driver Services.
Is Wood Dale near major transportation routes?
Yes. The city is part of the northern DuPage and O'Hare-area transportation network.
Does Wood Dale have Metra?
Yes. Metra's Milwaukee District West Line serves Wood Dale. (Wooddale)
Does completing the course guarantee my license?
No.
Start Your Wood Dale Adult Driver Education Course
Complete the required six-hour Adult Driver Education instruction online, pass the provider final test, obtain your certificate, and continue the Illinois licensing process.