How to Choose a Driving School
Choosing a driving school can feel surprisingly complicated, especially when you are comparing programs for a teen who has never been behind the wheel or an adult who wants patient, practical instruction. Prices, course formats, lesson availability, pickup policies, and state requirements can differ significantly from one provider to another. This guide explains how to… Continue reading How to Choose a Driving School
Continue readingHow to Get an Illinois Driver’s License at 18, 19, or 20
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Continue readingHow Much Does Driver’s Ed Cost in Illinois? (2026)
Driver’s education in Illinois isn’t one-size-fits-all — and neither is the cost. Prices vary depending on the provider, the package, the number of behind-the-wheel hours included, and whether you’re enrolling a teenager or an adult first-time driver. For many families, the sticker price of driver’s ed is only part of the picture: state permit fees,… Continue reading How Much Does Driver’s Ed Cost in Illinois? (2026)
Continue readingIllinois Cooperative Road Test Explained
Most Illinois families know that getting a driver’s license means a trip to the Secretary of State Driver Services facility — including a road test with a state examiner. What many don’t know is that for eligible teen drivers, there’s another option: the Cooperative Driver Testing Program (CDTP). Under this program, a state-certified driver education… Continue reading Illinois Cooperative Road Test Explained
Continue readingConsidering Electric Cars? 5 Key Benefits to Know
The automotive landscape is rapidly evolving, and electric vehicles (EVs) represent one of the most significant shifts in transportation technology. As we become more conscious of our environmental impact and seek smarter financial choices, understanding the benefits of electric cars becomes increasingly important. Cars are responsible for nearly one-fifth of all US emissions, emitting around… Continue reading Considering Electric Cars? 5 Key Benefits to Know
Continue readingHow to Get a Driver’s License in Illinois at 18, 19, or 20
If you are wondering how to get your license at 18 in Illinois, the process is fairly straightforward. For many first-time adult drivers, the biggest question is whether a permit is required first and what steps you need to take before visiting an Illinois Driver Services facility. In Illinois, first-time applicants ages 18, 19, and… Continue reading How to Get a Driver’s License in Illinois at 18, 19, or 20
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About Top Driver
The Midwest's largest private driving school, since 2003.
Top Driver is a private driver education provider founded in 2003, teaching teens and adults from 43 classroom locations across Illinois, Ohio and Wisconsin. More than 250,000 new drivers have trained with our Driver Intelligence™ curriculum, which exceeds state minimums, and our 300+ state-licensed instructors. We are one of the few Illinois driving schools approved as a Cooperative Road Test provider, so eligible teens can take their official Illinois Secretary of State road test with their Top Driver instructor.
- 2003Founded
- 250,000+Drivers trained
- 43Classrooms
- 300+Instructors
Teens (15+)AdultsStudents with ADHD / executive function differences
Licensed and state-approved
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