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Find the right Palatine /Fremd High School (class held @ Fremd HS) program
Classes Start 12/1/2025!
Our first classes start 12/1 this year so please select a plan and get started today!
DIAMOND
Classroom + Driving Lessons
$1020
30 hours of Classroom Instruction
12 x 1-Hour Driving Lessons
Includes: Optional 2-hour City Driving Lesson
Advanced: In-Vehicle Lesson Scheduling
PLATINUM
Classroom + Driving Lessons
$820
30 Hours of Classroom instruction
10 x 1-Hour Driving Lessons
Includes: Optional 2-hour City Driving Lesson
Recommended
GOLD
Classroom + Driving Lessons
$695
30 Hours of Classroom instruction
8 x 1-Hour Driving Lessons
No observation lessons required!
SILVER
Classroom + Driving Lessons
$595
30 Hours of Classroom instruction
6 x 1-Hour Driving Lessons
6 x 1-Hour Observation Lessons
6-Hour Online Course
Online Course Only
All 18, 19, 20-year-olds are required to complete a six-hour adult driver education course before obtaining an Illinois driver’s license. LEARN MORE
$49
Adult Driving Lessons
Driving Lessons Only
Adult in-car behind the wheel lessons are 90 minutes in length.
Road Test Services
In Person Test
The easiest way to complete your road test! Don’t have a car? Use one of ours! LEARN MORE
Adult Remedial Course
Classroom Only
Driver’s license reinstatement is only available to students who complete the approved Driver Remedial Education Course. LEARN MORE
$99
Driving Lessons Only
Behind-The-Wheel Only Packages
Top Driver, Illinois’ largest private driving school, offers flexible lessons for teens, adults, and refresher courses. Proudly serving Palatine /Fremd High School (class held @ Fremd HS), IL, we’re dedicated to keeping Illinois roads safe.
BeHind THE WHEEL ONLY 6 Hours
Driving Lessons Only
$600.00
- 6 × 1-hour Behind-The-Wheel lessons
- Best if you finished classroom elsewhere
BeHind THE WHEEL ONLY 8 Hours
Driving Lessons Only
$800.00
- 8 × 1-hour Behind-The-Wheel lessons
- More practice for less-confident drivers
Built For Every Learner
Specialized Program for ADHD
ADHD & Executive Functioning Program
A specialized teen driver education program designed for students with ADHD, executive functioning challenges, and other learning differences.
- Smaller class sizes and individualized pacing
- Instructors trained in attention & focus strategies
- Extra Behind-The-Wheel time built in
About
About Palatine/Fremd High School (class held @ Fremd HS) Driving School
Top Driver is IL’s largest private driving school with over 40 classroom locations. We take pride in our advanced training programs and engaging proprietary curriculum. Our goal is to give you the flexibility to choose the driver education program that best suits your needs: from teen driving lessons to adult online classes and also many refresher driver education online courses. We take pride in serving the residents of Palatine, IL, and look forward to continuing this important work of keeping Illinois roads safe for many more years to come!
Complimentary Home Pickup/Drop off for behind the wheel sessions is available for those students living in 60067, 60074 and 60008 zip codes! We also pick up at Fremd High School, Rolling Meadows High School and Palatine High School.
Approved by the Illinois Secretary of State. Curriculum exceeds the federal NHTSA driver-education standards.
Where We Go
What Areas Does Top Driver in Palatine/Fremd High School (class held @ Fremd HS) Service
Drawing from 3 surrounding cities and offering pickup at 5 area high schools.
Cities We Serve
Surrounding communities
Free Home Pickup Zips
Behind-The-Wheel
School pickup
- 01 John Hersey High School
- 02 Prospect High School
- 03 Wheeling High School
- 04 St. Viator High School
- 05 Christian Liberty Academy
Visit Us
Visit Top Driver Palatine /Fremd High School (class held @ Fremd HS)
Top Driver Palatine/Fremd High School (class held @ Fremd HS)
1000 S. Quentin Road, Palatine, IL 60067
Complimentary Home Pickup/Drop off for behind the wheel sessions is available for those students living in
60067, 60074 and 60008 zip codes! We also pick up at Fremd High School, Rolling Meadows High School and Palatine High School.
Comments from the drivers seat
Brady Pettigrew
Mr. Marty was very nice. He talked me through everything I needed to know while behind the wheel. He also knew how to keep both drivers calm at all times. 0/5 (0 Reviews)
Gavin Mastalarz
Very helpful and overall great instructor 0/5 (0 Reviews)
ashley wright
My driving instructor Marty was super nice and calm during my drive. He talked me through each step to make sure i was comfortable with what i was doing. 0/5 (0 Reviews)
Aaron
Very good instructor!!! He teaches you very well and is very nice 0/5 (0 Reviews)
Audrey Rediehs
Marty was a fantastic instructor. He was patient and a good teacher. 0/5 (0 Reviews)
Steve Cagney
I highly recommend Richard as an instructor for anyone that is nervous about their child starting to drive. 0/5 (0 Reviews)
David Carrero
Driver Marty was very clear on all motions and movements. 0/5 (0 Reviews)
Collin Kamuda
Marty was a good driving instructor and gave me good tips on how to improve. 0/5 (0 Reviews)
Aiden Oskorep
Marty was a great instructor and he explained things very clearly. 0/5 (0 Reviews)
Since 2003
Trusted by Thousands of Illinois Drivers Since 2003!
For over 22 years, Top Driver has been committed to keeping our roads safe offering state-certified Driver Education classes for teens and adults across the midwest.
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PALATINE /FREMD HIGH SCHOOL (CLASS HELD @ FREMD HS) FAQs
Frequently asked about Top Driver Palatine /Fremd High School (class held @ Fremd HS)
Enroll in an Approved Driver Education Course. Teens must be at least 15 years old to start. Sign up for a state-approved course, which includes 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training.
Obtain a Learner’s Permit. The Permit Application is provided on day 1 of class. Apply for Permit, pass a written test and a vision screening at the DMV. Practice driving with a licensed adult (21+ years old) for at least 50 hours, including 10 hours at night.
Obtain a Learner’s Permit The Permit Application is provided on day 1 of class. Apply for Permit, pass a written test and a vision screening at the DMV. Practice driving with a licensed adult (21+ years old) for at least 50 hours, including 10 hours at night. Obtain a Learner’s Permit The Permit Application is provided on day 1 of class. Apply for Permit, pass a written test and a vision screening at the DMV. Practice driving with a licensed adult (21+ years old) for at least 50 hours, including 10 hours at night.
A hard copy certificate of completion is not mandatory. Prior to visiting a Secretary of State Facility to apply for a driver’s license, completion of driver education must be updated/posted to the applicant’s driving record.
Students should check their eligibility to apply for a driver’s license on the Driver’s Education Course Completion checker tool.
Students must hold their permit for a minimum of 9 months from the date of issue. Additional requirements can be viewed on the Secretary of State Facility Checklist.
The permit application is provided on the first day of class (and not before).
All 18, 19, 20-year-olds are required to complete a six-hour adult driver education course before obtaining an Illinois driver’s license, if the person has not previously held a driver’s license or successfully completed the classroom portion of a traditional driver education course.
Top Driver offers adult training programs starting at $49 with the 6-hour online driving course. For pricing details on behind the wheel lessons and road test services, please call us at 1 (800) 374-8373.
To be eligible for in-car training, students must be at least 18 years old and have a valid Illinois Instruction Permit, Illinois Driver’s License, or a Driver’s License issued by your country of origin (International Driver’s Licenses are not accepted in Illinois). Students from out of the country may drive on their country of origin license for no more than 90 days after entering the country.
If you do not currently have a permit, we recommend taking our 6-hour online course to prepare for the Written Permit Exam at the Illinois Secretary of State’s office.
No, adults (18+) in Illinois are not required to take driving lessons to get a license. While it’s highly recommended for safety and skill development, it’s not a legal mandate for licensing at that age.
To take a road test with the Illinois Secretary of State (SOS) as an adult over 18, you’ll need:
- . Identification: An acceptable form of identification, such as a U.S. passport, Illinois Identification Card, or credit card
- . Proof of birth: A birth certificate, U.S. passport, or Illinois Identification Card
- . Proof of Social Security number: Documentation that shows your Social Security number
- . Proof of residency: Two documents that show you are an Illinois resident, such as bank statements, utility bills, or education transcripts
- . Proof of vehicle insurance: A liability insurance card
- . Payment: The appropriate fee for the road test, which can be paid by cash, check, credit card, or traveler’s check
- . Learner’s permit or driver’s license: A valid learner’s permit or driver’s license
For the most up to date information, please visit IL SOS (https://www.ilsos.gov/)
Illinois Teen FAQs
Enroll in an Approved Driver Education Course. Teens must be at least 15 years old to start. Sign up for a state-approved course, which includes 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training.
Obtain a Learner’s Permit. The Permit Application is provided on day 1 of class. Apply for Permit, pass a written test and a vision screening at the DMV. Practice driving with a licensed adult (21+ years old) for at least 50 hours, including 10 hours at night.
Obtain a Learner’s Permit The Permit Application is provided on day 1 of class. Apply for Permit, pass a written test and a vision screening at the DMV. Practice driving with a licensed adult (21+ years old) for at least 50 hours, including 10 hours at night. Obtain a Learner’s Permit The Permit Application is provided on day 1 of class. Apply for Permit, pass a written test and a vision screening at the DMV. Practice driving with a licensed adult (21+ years old) for at least 50 hours, including 10 hours at night.
A hard copy certificate of completion is not mandatory. Prior to visiting a Secretary of State Facility to apply for a driver’s license, completion of driver education must be updated/posted to the applicant’s driving record.
Students should check their eligibility to apply for a driver’s license on the Driver’s Education Course Completion checker tool.
Students must hold their permit for a minimum of 9 months from the date of issue. Additional requirements can be viewed on the Secretary of State Facility Checklist.
The permit application is provided on the first day of class (and not before).
Illinois Adult FAQs
All 18, 19, 20-year-olds are required to complete a six-hour adult driver education course before obtaining an Illinois driver’s license, if the person has not previously held a driver’s license or successfully completed the classroom portion of a traditional driver education course.
Top Driver offers adult training programs starting at $49 with the 6-hour online driving course. For pricing details on behind the wheel lessons and road test services, please call us at 1 (800) 374-8373.
To be eligible for in-car training, students must be at least 18 years old and have a valid Illinois Instruction Permit, Illinois Driver’s License, or a Driver’s License issued by your country of origin (International Driver’s Licenses are not accepted in Illinois). Students from out of the country may drive on their country of origin license for no more than 90 days after entering the country.
If you do not currently have a permit, we recommend taking our 6-hour online course to prepare for the Written Permit Exam at the Illinois Secretary of State’s office.
No, adults (18+) in Illinois are not required to take driving lessons to get a license. While it’s highly recommended for safety and skill development, it’s not a legal mandate for licensing at that age.
To take a road test with the Illinois Secretary of State (SOS) as an adult over 18, you’ll need:
- . Identification: An acceptable form of identification, such as a U.S. passport, Illinois Identification Card, or credit card
- . Proof of birth: A birth certificate, U.S. passport, or Illinois Identification Card
- . Proof of Social Security number: Documentation that shows your Social Security number
- . Proof of residency: Two documents that show you are an Illinois resident, such as bank statements, utility bills, or education transcripts
- . Proof of vehicle insurance: A liability insurance card
- . Payment: The appropriate fee for the road test, which can be paid by cash, check, credit card, or traveler’s check
- . Learner’s permit or driver’s license: A valid learner’s permit or driver’s license
For the most up to date information, please visit IL SOS (https://www.ilsos.gov/)
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