Who Must Take Adult Driver Education?
You must complete the six-hour course if all three conditions apply:
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 through high school or a commercial driving school. (Illinois Secretary of State)
Who Does Not Need This Course?
You generally do not need this particular course if:
You are under 18 and following the teen GDL process.
You are 21 or older.
You already held a driver's license.
You completed qualifying driver education.
You are transferring a valid out-of-state driver's license.
Illinois Online Course Rules
The Adult Driver Education Course is six hours of classroom or online instruction. It must be offered by a provider certified by the Secretary of State. (Illinois Secretary of State)
Topics include traffic laws, signs, signals, pavement markings, impaired driving, distraction, speed, safety belts, nighttime driving, right-of-way, and decision-making.
The course does not include behind-the-wheel instruction. (Illinois Secretary of State)
IllinoisAdultDriversEd.com appears on the current Secretary of State online provider listing. (Illinois Secretary of State)
What the Christopher Course Includes
Six-hour online instruction
Illinois traffic-safety education
Provider final test
Completion certificate
It does not include:
Behind-the-wheel training
In-car lessons
Secretary of State written test
Road test
Automatic license issuance
Illinois recommends at least 50 hours of supervised driving practice, including 10 hours at night. (Illinois Secretary of State)
Christopher Licensing Process
Confirm your eligibility.
Select a certified Adult Driver Education provider.
Complete six hours online.
Pass the provider final test.
Obtain your certificate.
Print your certificate.
Gather identification documents.
Check current Driver Services information.
Visit a Secretary of State facility.
Complete the required vision, written, and road testing.
Meet all remaining licensing requirements.
Driving in Christopher
Christopher is positioned along an important Franklin County highway network. IDOT identifies Illinois Route 14 through Christopher and Illinois Route 148 in the area. Current IDOT programming includes work on Illinois 148 north of 11th Street in Christopher and rehabilitation of Illinois 148 between Christopher and Yellow Banks Road. (IDOT)
The city also identifies Rend Lake as a local attraction, with fishing, swimming, boating, water skiing, camping, golf, and other recreational activities. (City of Christopher)
Major Roads Near Christopher
Illinois Route 14
Illinois Route 14 provides an important east-west connection through Christopher and toward Benton and I-57.
Illinois Route 148
Illinois Route 148 serves Christopher and connects the community with surrounding Franklin County areas. IDOT has programmed pavement and structure work along the route. (IDOT)
Interstate 57
I-57 is accessible from the Christopher area through the broader Franklin County network.
Primary Local Driving Topic: Transitioning From City Streets to State Routes
New Christopher drivers should be prepared for changes in speed and traffic volume when moving from local streets onto Routes 14 or 148.
Important habits include:
Check mirrors before entering a state route.
Watch for vehicles approaching from both directions.
Maintain a safe following distance.
Signal before turning.
Watch for construction equipment.
Be prepared for trucks and regional traffic.
Avoid distractions near intersections.
Additional Safety Topic: Recreation-Area Traffic
Rend Lake recreation can introduce unfamiliar vehicles, trailers, boats, pedestrians, bicyclists, and turning movements. (City of Christopher)
New drivers should slow down near access roads and avoid making sudden turns after passing an entrance.
Take the Course Online Throughout Christopher
Eligible Christopher residents can complete the six-hour classroom portion online. No physical classroom in Christopher is required for the online course.
After completion, students must continue with the Secretary of State licensing process.
Secretary of State Facility
The Benton Driver Services Facility is the most directly relevant full Driver Services location for Franklin County:
812 N. Main StreetBenton, IL 62812 (Illinois Secretary of State)
Verify current testing and facility information before traveling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Christopher residents need Adult Driver Education?
Eligible first-time applicants ages 18 to 20 who have never completed approved driver education must complete the course. (Illinois Secretary of State)
Can I take the course online from Christopher?
Yes.
Is the course six hours?
Yes.
Does it include behind-the-wheel training?
No.
Is the provider final test the same as the state written test?
No.
Do I receive a certificate?
Yes, after successful completion.
Can I take the course at home?
Yes.
Do I still have to visit a Driver Services facility?
Yes.
Where is the closest Franklin County Driver Services facility?
Benton is the county's directly relevant facility. (Illinois Secretary of State)
How much practice driving is recommended?
At least 50 hours, including 10 hours at night. (Illinois Secretary of State)
What if I completed high school driver education?
You may not need the six-hour course.
What if I am under 18?
The teen GDL process applies. (Illinois Secretary of State)
What if I am 21 or older?
The six-hour Adult Driver Education requirement generally does not apply solely because you are seeking a license.
Does the certificate guarantee a license?
No.
Start Your Christopher Adult Driver Education Course Online
Eligible Christopher applicants ages 18 to 20 can complete the six-hour Adult Driver Education course online through a certified provider.
Start your online Adult Driver Education course today.