Who Must Take Adult Driver Education?
The requirement applies when you:
Are 18, 19, or 20.
Are applying for an Illinois driver's license for the first time.
Have never completed an approved driver education course. (Illinois Secretary of State)
Who Does Not Need It?
The six-hour Adult Driver Education Course generally does not apply to applicants who are:
Under 18 and following the teen GDL process.
21 or older.
Already licensed.
Able to document prior qualifying driver education.
Transferring a valid out-of-state driver's license.
Illinois Online Course Rules
The course is six hours of classroom or online instruction and must be provided by a certified provider. (Illinois Secretary of State)
It covers Illinois traffic laws, signs, signals, markings, impaired driving, distraction, speed, safety belts, nighttime driving, right-of-way, and decision-making. (Illinois Secretary of State)
The course does not provide behind-the-wheel training.
What the Orient Course Includes
Six-hour online instruction
Traffic-safety education
Provider final test
Completion certificate
It does not include:
Driving lessons
Behind-the-wheel training
Secretary of State written examination
Road examination
Automatic license issuance
Orient Licensing Process
Confirm eligibility.
Select a certified provider.
Complete six hours online.
Pass the provider final test.
Obtain your completion certificate.
Print the certificate.
Gather identification documents.
Verify Driver Services facility information.
Visit a facility.
Complete applicable testing.
Complete remaining requirements and fees.
Driving in Orient
Orient is a small Franklin County city located in the southern portion of the county's transportation network. IDOT's District 9 materials identify Orient near the Illinois Route 149 corridor west of West Frankfort. (IDOT)
The City of Orient also maintains local ordinances addressing speed limits, stop signs, livestock ownership, and other community matters. (CITY OF ORIENT, ILLINOIS)
Major Roads Near Orient
Illinois Route 149
Illinois Route 149 is the most important state route to understand when traveling between Orient and the West Frankfort area.
IDOT records reference Orient Road and Route 149 west of West Frankfort. (IDOT)
Interstate 57
I-57 provides the principal interstate connection for Franklin County and connects the West Frankfort area with the larger Southern Illinois transportation system. (Franklin County)
Primary Local Driving Topic: State Route and Interchange Awareness
For new Orient drivers, the key skill is understanding how local roads connect with higher-speed state routes.
Drivers should:
Know where Route 149 access points are located.
Check traffic before entering a state route.
Signal before turns.
Watch for large trucks.
Avoid sudden lane changes.
Maintain extra following distance.
Slow for construction and changing road conditions.
Additional Safety Topic: Rural Roads
Traveling around Orient can quickly involve less-developed roads outside the city.
New drivers should be prepared for:
Limited lighting
Agricultural vehicles
Wildlife
Wet pavement
Unfamiliar intersections
Changing roadway widths
Take the Course Online From Orient
Eligible Orient residents can complete the six-hour classroom portion online from home.
After course completion, the student must continue with the Secretary of State licensing process.
Secretary of State Facility
Franklin County's Benton Driver Services Facility is located at:
812 N. Main StreetBenton, IL 62812 (Illinois Secretary of State)
Verify current facility services and testing information before traveling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need Adult Driver Education in Orient?
If you meet all three Illinois eligibility conditions, yes. (Illinois Secretary of State)
Can I take it online?
Yes.
Is it six hours?
Yes.
Does it include driving lessons?
No.
Do I receive a certificate?
Yes, after successful completion.
Is the final test the state written test?
No.
Can I complete it at home?
Yes.
Do I still have to go to the Secretary of State?
Yes.
Where is the Franklin County Driver Services facility?
Benton, at 812 N. Main Street. (Illinois Secretary of State)
How much driving practice is recommended?
At least 50 hours, including at least 10 hours at night. (Illinois Secretary of State)
What if I completed driver education before?
You may not need this course.
What if I am under 18?
Illinois' teen GDL rules apply. (Illinois Secretary of State)
What if I am 21 or older?
The six-hour Adult Driver Education requirement generally does not apply based solely on age.
Does completing the course guarantee a license?
No.
Start Your Orient Adult Driver Education Course Online
If you are an eligible first-time applicant age 18 to 20, complete the six-hour course online and then continue with the Illinois licensing process.
Start your online Adult Driver Education course today.