Adult Driver Education Course
Six hours, for first-time applicants aged 18 to 20
Overseen by Illinois Secretary of State, Driver Services Department, Commercial Driver Training School Section
- Who can take it
Illinois requires driver's license applicants aged 18, 19 or 20 who have never been licensed or completed an approved driver education course to complete a six-hour Adult Driver Education Course.
What the source says
“Effective July 1, 2014 Public Act 98-167 requires Illinois driver’s license applicants ages 18, 19, or 20, who have never previously been licensed or completed an approved driver education course, to complete a six hour Adult Driver Education Course.”
Adult Driver Education | Illinois Secretary of State, read October 7, 2026
- Course length
The six-hour course is made up of classroom time or online computer time only and does not include behind-the-wheel training.
What the source says
“The six-hour course is composed of classroom time or computer online time only. It does not include, and is not required to include, any behind-the-wheel training.”
Adult Driver Education FAQs | Illinois Secretary of State, read October 7, 2026
- Taking it online
An applicant can take either a classroom course or an online course.
What the source says
“No. An applicant can take either a classroom or online course.”
Adult Driver Education FAQs | Illinois Secretary of State, read October 7, 2026
Courses may be taught in a classroom or online, depending on the provider's certification.
What the source says
“Courses may be taught in a classroom setting or online, depending on the certification of a provider.”
Adult Driver Education | Illinois Secretary of State, read October 7, 2026
- Deadline
Each student must complete the instruction within 30 days after starting.
What the source says
“Each student must complete the instruction within 30 days after commencement of instruction.”
92 Ill. Adm. Code 1066.40 | Online Only Adult Driver Education Course Required Instruction, read October 7, 2026
- Certificate
After the course, the Secretary of State emails the student a link to download the Certificate of Completion.
What the source says
“You will receive an email from the Secretary of State at the email address you provided to your course provider. This email will include a link where you can download your Certificate of Completion.”
Adult Driver Education FAQs | Illinois Secretary of State, read October 7, 2026
- Who approves it
A course completed with a provider that is not on the Secretary of State's list will not be accepted.
What the source says
“Completion of an Adult Driver Education Course from a provider NOT LISTED, will not be accepted.”
Adult Driver Education | Illinois Secretary of State, read October 7, 2026
- Good to know
The course ends with a final examination of 20 questions drawn from a test bank of at least 40 questions.
What the source says
“Students must complete a final examination at the end of the course, which shall consist of 20 questions from a test bank of a minimum of 40 questions.”
92 Ill. Adm. Code 1066.70 | Online Only Adult Driver Education Course Provider Verification of Student Identity and Course Completion, read October 7, 2026
A student must score at least 75 percent on the final examination.
What the source says
“A student must score at least 75% on the final examination.”
92 Ill. Adm. Code 1066.70 | Online Only Adult Driver Education Course Provider Verification of Student Identity and Course Completion, read October 7, 2026
Online courses must have built-in timers to make sure the student has viewed and completed 360 minutes of instruction.
What the source says
“Built-in timers to ensure that 360 minutes of instruction have been viewed and completed by the student.”
92 Ill. Adm. Code 1066.70 | Online Only Adult Driver Education Course Provider Verification of Student Identity and Course Completion, read October 7, 2026