Drivers EducationRules of the Road

The Privilege to Drive A1. Classroom Phase

A. 30 Clock HoursB. Positive Attitude towards the responsibilities of

driving.

A2. Driving PhaseA. 6 hoursB. Learn correct driving skills and develop them

into habitsC. Beginning drivers must be especially alert

because they lack the experience

Your Driving Responsibility III. Your Driving Responsibility

A. Assume the responsibility to be a safe driver.B. Obey all the rules of the roadC. Make sure your vehicle or any vehicle you drive

is properly insured

What a license will mean to you:1. Independence2. Increased mobility3. First Legal recognition of your status as an adult.

Chapter 1 The Illinois Driver’s License

Unit 1 Rules of the Road

Requirements for an Instruction Permit

A. Education1. 30 hours of classroom2. 6 hours behind the

wheel

B. Age1. 15-17

C. Testing1. Written2. Vision

Requirements for an Instruction Permit continued

D. Fee1. $20.002. $5.00 for a duplicate

E. Identification1. County issued birth certificate▪ A. hospital birth certificate

not accepted2. Social security card3. Student I.D.4. Permit application signed by parent, guardian and instructor

Requirements for an Instruction Permit continued

F. Issued1. 30 days prior to enrollment in a driver

education class2. Valid for 2 years

II. With whom may your drive with your permit?A. Instructors, parents, guardians, or person over

21 approved by your parents. The adult must have one year driving experience and sit beside you.

Cooperative Driver Testing Program A. Grades: Earn a combined A or B in the

classroom and BTW (Behind the Wheel)

B. Road test: given by your instructor

C. Cooperative Driver Testing Certificate 1. Received upon successful completion 2. Must be signed by instructor & parent

D. Spot check dates: Students whose birthdays fall on certain dates will be

required to pass a road test at a state facility.

IV. The Drivers License at Age 16A. Pass both the classroom and driving phaseB. Have a permit for at least 9 monthsC. 50 hours of supervised practice with adult

over age of 21D. Pass a driving test with your instructor or at

the drivers license facilityE. Bring your 3 acceptable forms of IDF. Fee: NONEG. License expires: 3 months after 21st birthday

A. Cost of new = $30.00

IV. The Drivers License at Age 16H. Color Coded License1. Verticala. “under 18 until” will

appear in yellowb. “under 21 until” will

appear in red

2. Emergency Medical Information

I. Notations on the license

V. Change of Name or Address

A. You must visit the driver’s service facility within 30 days after a name change.

B. You must contact the Secretary of State’s office of an address change within 10 days.

C. You can visit the driver’s services facility, write to them or visit them at www.cyberdriveillinois.com

I.D. Fraud

A. Class A Misdemeanor1. For using a factious or

altered license2. Using someone else’s

license3. Letting someone use

your license

B. Fine1. Fines up to $25002. 1 year jail time3. License suspension for

1 year

License ClassificationsA. Class D: The basic license to operate a car

B. CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) for Class A, B, C Vehicles. Includes trucks and buses. You must have a license for 3 years, written and driving test.

C. Motorcycles: A. Class L: <150 ccB. Class M: Any motorcycle. Must be 18 or take approved

motorcycle class.

*Note: You may not drive a vehicle even if it is rented or borrowed, unless you have proper license classification. (ie. Renting a truck to move furniture)

Organ Tissue Donor Registry

A. You wish to donate organs/tissues

B. You must be 18 to join

C. Persons under 18 are encouraged to discuss their wishes to donate with their family