Overview
Park City's transportation environment is closely connected to US Route 41, Belvidere Road, Old Skokie Road, and surrounding Waukegan and Gurnee traffic. The city identifies Old Skokie Road as a major gateway and business corridor running parallel to Route 41. (City of Park City)
Who Must Take Adult Driver Education?
You generally must complete the course if:
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.
Who Does Not Need This Course?
You generally do not need this particular course if:
You are under 18 and follow the teen licensing process.
You are 21 or older, unless another requirement applies.
You previously completed qualifying driver education.
You have already been licensed in a way that means you are not a first-time applicant.
You are transferring an out-of-state license.
Illinois Online Course Rules
The course must be provided by a certified Secretary of State provider. It is at least six hours long and covers Illinois traffic laws, signs, signals, markings, impaired driving, distracted driving, speed, safety belts, nighttime driving, and right-of-way.
A final written test is administered by the provider. It does not replace the Secretary of State written examination. (Illinois Secretary of State)
What the Course Includes and Does Not Include
Includes
Six-hour Adult Driver Education instruction
Online instruction
Illinois traffic safety education
Traffic laws
Signs and signals
Impaired and distracted driving education
Final provider test
Certificate of Completion
Does not include
Behind-the-wheel instruction
Secretary of State written test
Secretary of State road test
Vision examination
Automatic license issuance
Park City Licensing Process
Confirm eligibility.
Choose a certified provider.
Complete the six-hour course online.
Pass the provider final test.
Obtain the Certificate of Completion.
Prepare identification documents.
Confirm your Driver Services appointment.
Visit the appropriate facility.
Complete required testing.
Meet all remaining Illinois requirements.
Driving in Park City
Park City is a small city with a transportation environment influenced by larger surrounding communities. Its Old Skokie Road corridor runs parallel to US 41 and is identified by the city as its main gateway and business corridor. (City of Park City)
The corridor is only about 1.27 miles long, but it connects important commercial and regional transportation areas.
New drivers should be prepared for:
Commercial traffic
Turning vehicles
US 41 traffic
Local intersections
Pedestrians
Railroad infrastructure
Traffic entering and leaving businesses
Major Roads and Highways
U.S. Route 41
US 41 is the major regional corridor adjacent to Park City.
Old Skokie Road
Old Skokie Road is a major local corridor and business gateway. The city identifies it as a north-south arterial corridor. (City of Park City)
Belvidere Road
Belvidere Road is part of the surrounding regional transportation network and connects Park City with Waukegan and neighboring communities.
Primary Local Driving Topic: Commercial Corridor Traffic
For a new Park City driver, commercial corridor traffic around Old Skokie Road and US 41 is an important local skill.
Drivers should watch for:
Vehicles turning into businesses
Sudden lane changes
Pedestrians in commercial areas
Large vehicles
Traffic entering from side streets
Congestion near major intersections
Do not assume that a short roadway corridor is an easy one. Frequent turning movements can create conflicts between through traffic and vehicles entering businesses.
Additional Safety Topic: US 41 Traffic
US 41 carries regional traffic at higher speeds than many local streets.
When approaching or entering US 41:
Check blind spots.
Match traffic speed when merging.
Avoid stopping in an acceleration lane.
Maintain following distance.
Watch for vehicles changing lanes.
Plan exits early.
Take the Course Online in Park City
Eligible Park City residents can complete the six-hour Adult Driver Education classroom portion online through a certified provider.
IllinoisAdultDriversEd.com provides the online course.
Secretary of State Facility
Waukegan Driver Services Facility
617 S. Green Bay RoadWaukegan, IL 60085
The current Secretary of State facility list identifies Waukegan as appointment required for Driver Services. (Illinois Secretary of State)
Confirm current services before visiting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need Adult Driver Education in Park City?
If you meet all three Illinois eligibility conditions, yes.
Can I take Adult Drivers Ed online?
Yes.
How long is the course?
At least six hours.
Does it include driving lessons?
No.
Does it include the road test?
No.
Is there a final test?
Yes.
Does the provider test replace the DMV written test?
No.
Is US 41 important to Park City driving?
Yes. It is a major regional roadway alongside the city.
Is Old Skokie Road important?
Yes. The city identifies it as a main gateway and business corridor. (City of Park City)
Does course completion issue a license?
No.
Start Your Park City Adult Driver Education Course Online
Eligible first-time Illinois license applicants ages 18 to 20 can complete the six-hour Adult Driver Education course online and then continue with the Secretary of State licensing process.