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Teens enrolled in Driver Education can take the Illinois Driving Test directly through Top Driver. Skip the long lines and stress at the DMV-- schedule your road test today!
TAKE YOUR ILLINOIS ROAD TEST WITH TOP DRIVER
Teens enrolled in Driver Education can take the Illinois Driving Test directly through Top Driver. Skip the long lines and stress at the DMV-- schedule your road test today!
Eligibility Requirements
Minimum Age
15 yrs
Maximum Age
17 yrs
- Please have your student’s permit available when you call to schedule your road test, as we will need to verify the permit details.
- Must pass the final written exam with a minimum of 80% on the first attempt
- Must pass in-vehicle evaluation on Lesson 6
- Must complete six hours of behind the wheel instruction and six hours of observation or 8 hours of behind the wheel instruction
- Must submit Grade Verification Form to Top Driver
- Must have a zero balance
Illinois Road Test for Teens
State Approved Road Testing
$99
Top Driver is an approved provider of the IL SOS Cooperative Road Test (CRT). Students who take and pass the CRT with Top Driver will then only need to schedule a standard 15-minute licensing appointment with IL SOS at the time of licensure.
Please call 1.800.374.8373 to confirm your student’s eligibility, to schedule or if you have additional questions.
Call to ScheduleThe Benefits of Scheduling Your Road Test withTop Driver
For drivers over 18 years old:
- No need to pass a vehicle inspection. Road Tests are conducted in state approved Top Driver training vehicles – same student used for training.
- Avoid the difficulty of scheduling an appointment at an IL SOS facility.
- One hour CRT testing appointments can be scheduled at many of our Top Driver Education centers.
- Varied appointment options. Choose what best suits you!
- Complete your Road Test at a conveniently located Top Driver location near you!
An Innovative Approach to Driver Education
With over 30+ locations, Top Driver Driving School offers more driver education classes and driving lessons than any other driving school in the Midwest. We give you the flexibility to choose the driver education classes that best fit your schedule, from teen driving to adult driving school to driver education online.
The Top Driver Difference
Top Driver is the Midwest's premier driver education provider, continually innovating and setting the standard in the industry.
- Largest Driving School in the Midwest
- Free At-Home Pickup/Dropoff
- Flexible Scheduling
- 22+ Years in Business
- Ongoing Parental Support
- Dash Cam Safety Program
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.
Gavin Mastalarz
Very helpful and overall great instructor
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.
Aaron
Very good instructor!!! He teaches you very well and is very nice
Audrey Rediehs
Marty was a fantastic instructor. He was patient and a good teacher.
Steve Cagney
I highly recommend Richard as an instructor for anyone that is nervous about their child starting to drive.
David Carrero
Driver Marty was very clear on all motions and movements.
Collin Kamuda
Marty was a good driving instructor and gave me good tips on how to improve.
Aiden Oskorep
Marty was a great instructor and he explained things very clearly.
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Frequently asked questions
1. 1. Take care of court requirements
After you receive a ticket for a traffic violation, you will be mailed a courtesy notice from the California Court letting you know if you’re eligible for California traffic school. You must plead guilty to the violation, pay all court fees & elect to Enroll in TVS.
2. 2. Enroll in our 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.
3. 3. Start traffic school
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.
4. 4. Bye, bye ticket!
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.
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
Check any approval with the state agency that issues it.