Who Must Take Adult Driver Education?
You generally need the course if you:
Are 18, 19 or 20
Are applying for your first Illinois driver's license
Have never completed an approved driver education course
Online Course Rules
Illinois requires at least six hours of instruction. Online certification requires at least 360 minutes of instruction and completion within 30 days of beginning the course. (Illinois Secretary of State)
The course includes Illinois traffic laws, roadway rules, signs, signals, markings, impairment, distraction, speed, right-of-way and risk management.
Driving in Warsaw
Warsaw is located along the Mississippi River in western Hancock County. Regional transportation mapping identifies IL 96 through the western part of the county and Warsaw as part of the Mississippi River transportation corridor. (ilarconline.org)
Primary Local Driving Topic: River-Corridor and Visitor Traffic
New drivers should be prepared for:
Changing weather
Wet or slippery pavement
Unfamiliar visitor traffic
Pedestrians
Vehicles slowing near local destinations
Rural highway traffic
Additional Topic: Agricultural Vehicles
Outside the developed area, agricultural equipment and commercial vehicles are common parts of the county transportation system.
Drivers should slow early and maintain enough following distance to react safely to slow-moving vehicles.
Driver Services
Carthage Driver Services130 Buchanan StreetCarthage, IL 62321
The current Secretary of State facility list identifies Carthage as a Western Illinois Driver Services facility. (Illinois Secretary of State)
Nearby alternatives include Macomb, Quincy and Pittsfield.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I take Adult Driver Education online from Warsaw?
Yes.
Is Warsaw an incorporated city?
Yes. (Illinois Secretary of State)
Does the course include driving instruction?
No.
How long is the online course?
At least six hours.
Is the final test the Secretary of State test?
No.
Do I still need a road test?
Yes, when applicable.
Where is the county Driver Services facility?
Carthage.
What local road conditions should I expect?
River-corridor weather, rural roads and agricultural traffic are important considerations.
Can I complete the course at home?
Yes.
Does the course guarantee a driver's license?
No.