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Covers eligibility age, required driver education hours (classroom, behind-the-wheel, and supervised in-vehicle observation), absence and daily time limits, and added requirements for ages 18–20. Details permit application document list, vision and computer knowledge testing, appointment guidance, permit validity and holding period, driving restrictions, and rules for additional supervised practice hours. 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DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM SUMMARY  \nIllinois students can begin a driver education program at Nova Driving School from as early as 15 years of age. For any underage* IL resident who wishes to obtain their license, driver education is mandatory.  \n■ A complete driver education course includes:  \n□ 30 hours of classroom instruction.  \n□ 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction with a licensed instructor. *  \n□ 6 hours of in-vehicle observation of another teen student driver, under supervision of a licensed instructor. *  \n□ * This observation requirement is waived if the student enrolls in a program with 8 or more hours of in-vehicle training.  \n■ The student must already be, or will turn, 15 by the last day of the classroom program.  \n■ A student may miss up to 4 classes. These classes must be made up. Any students who exceed the absence limit must re-enroll and begin the course from the beginning.  \n■ No more than 2 hours of classroom and 1½ hours of in-vehicle training can be completed in a day (Students enrolled for more than 8 hours of driving can do 2-hour increments after the 4th driving lesson) .  \n■ *IL residents 18-20 years of age must either provide proof of 30-hour class completion when applying for a driver’s license, or complete a 6-hour Adult Driver Education class.  \n2. INSTRUCTIONAL PERMIT  \nTo receive an Instructional Permit, a teen student must:  \n■ Be at least 15 years of age.  \n■ Be enrolled in an approved driver education program and obtain a permit application form from said program.  \n■ Bring the following documents to the Secretary of State DMV:  \n□ Either the original passport, or original/certified birth certificate. *  \n□ A permit application form (provided by the student’s driving school, after meeting school requirements), completed by a parent / guardian.  \n□ Proof of residency-examples include: parent/guardian present with their state ID,  \nstudent’s bank statement, or student’s school transcript with their address. *  \n□ Social Security Card, original document* **  \n□ Any corrective eye wear (glasses/contacts)  \n□ The required fee. ($20 permit fee, as of 10/10/22)  \n□ *Note: a student’s IL State ID can replace the need for this document.  \n□ **Documented Visa holders or undocumented residents (who lack a social security number) should contact Nova to confirm the list of documents needed.  \n■ Pass a vision and a computer knowledge test at the Secretary of State DMV.  \nTeen Driver’s License Process  \nOTHER INFO  \n■ An appointment is necessary for the permit test at most DMV locations. We recommend that you visit the Secretary of State Website to schedule an appointment.  \n■ The Permit:  \n□ Allows the student to drive while supervised by a parent/guardian, or an adult they approve of, over 21 years of age (licensed for at least one year) and subject to restrictions (see below) .  \n□ Is valid for two years.  \n□ Must be held for a minimum of nine months.  \n□ Must be on the student during all practice driving or behind-the-wheel training sessions (the original -copies are not valid for use in-car) .  \n■ Permit restrictions:  \n□ The student may only drive until 10:00 P. M. Sunday – Thursday and until 11:00 P. M Friday – Saturday.  \n□ While the student is driving, all occupants must wear a safety belt.  \n□ The number of passengers is limited to one in the front seat and to the number of seatbelts in the back seat.  \n□ Only one non-family member less than 18 years of age can be present as a passenger in the car, while the teen student is driving.  \n□ Students must not acquire any driving convictions during the permit phase.  \n□ Cell phone use while driving is prohibited except in the case of an emergency to contact a law enforcement agency, health care provider, or emergency services agency. This includes hands-free technology, such as wireless earbuds or speakerphone.  \n3. ADDITIONAL DRIVING PRACTICE  \n■ To obtain a License, a student must drive with a parent or adult ove","cbCaitUMI3FSpOJE","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaitUMI3FSpOJE","pdf",142173,"English","# DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM SUMMARY\n## INSTRUCTIONAL PERMIT\n## OTHER INFO\n# ADDITIONAL DRIVING PRACTICE\n# COMPLETING DRIVER’S ED","[{\"question\":\"What driver education hours are required before applying for a license in Illinois?\",\"answer\":\"A complete course includes 30 hours of classroom instruction, 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction with a licensed instructor, and 6 hours of in-vehicle observation of another teen student driver under supervision. 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