Illinois driving permits?

Question

do you have to complete drivers ed before getting a permit.

Answer 1

if your under 18 yes and there about to change the rules to make it harder if under 18 to get 1

Answer 2

The last I know...... You had to be enrolled in an accredited Driver's Education program.

This is from Illinois Secretary of State website:

If you are age 15 to 17, you may receive your instruction permit only if you are enrolled in an approved driver education class. Your instruction permit must be used in the driver education class when an adult instructor is sitting beside you. You also may practice driving with one of your parents, a legal guardian or a responsible adult approved by your parents sitting in the front seat. This adult must be at least age 21, have a license for the type of vehicle you are driving, and have at least one year of driving experience.

After you have successfully completed the driver education class, you may continue practicing to drive with your instruction permit under the supervision of a responsible adult as outlined above. The instruction permit is valid for 24 months and must be held for at least three months prior to obtaining a driver’s license when you are age 16 or older. If you are 17 years and 9 months or older, you may apply for an instruction permit without taking a driver education course.

Answer 3

I just heard on the radio this afternoon that under 18 you do, and generally it is done in high school. If you are over 18 - 21 I know that you have specific behind the wheel time you must have before you can get your license. But Jessie white is looking to increase the criteria for everyone and I'm sure it will pass.

Answer 4

No, but you do need to be in a drivers ed class and take the road rules test they provide you with.

Answer 5

You can read it all, including the recent changes, here

http://www.sos.state.il.us/departments/drivers/programs/gdl.html

Answer 6

yes you do