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MyDrive Academy puts you on the road with confidence

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Four steps to a driver’s license

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30 HOUR

CLASSROOM

STATE APROVED

8 HOUR

BEHIND-THE-WHEEL

PROGRAM

2 HOUR BTW

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road test

Driver’s Ed Classes and Driving Lessons

Our classroom and behind-the-wheel lessons meet all Illinois requirements and
are taught by certified instructors who build students’ skills and confidence.

30-Hours
In-Classroom Course

Students ages 14 to 17 are required by the State to have 30H Classroom Hours before taking any behind-the-wheel courses. Purchase this course now to start your lessons!

Adult Driver's Education
In-Classroom Course

Students ages 18 to 20 are required by the State to take Adult Driver’s Education (ADE) before taking any behind-the-wheel courses. Purchase this course now to start your lessons!

8-Hours
In-Car Lessons

Students ages 21 and older who took Adult Driver’s Education (ADE) can take any behind-the-wheel package. Purchase this course now to start your lessons!

Our Cars & Instructors

Our classroom and behind-the-wheel lessons meet all Illinois requirements and
are taught by certified instructors who build students’ skills and confidence.

Choose Your Driving Course

Our classroom and behind-the-wheel lessons meet all Illinois requirements and are taught by certified instructors who build students’ skills and confidence.

Frequently Asked Questions

IS MYDRIVE ACADEMY SUITABLE FOR FIRST-TIME DRIVERS?

Absolutely. Our courses have been designed to meet each student where they are in the process of learning to drive, and our test-prep courses have ensured that students can pass their permit and road tests with confidence and ease.

CAN MYDRIVE ACADEMY HELP STUDENTS WHO HAVE ANXIETY ABOUT DRIVING?

MyDA’s highly trained, state-licensed instructors are used to accommodating students who have apprehensions about driving a car. Lessons are conducted at a pace that best fits a student’s needs, and will only move forward to more advanced skills when the student feels comfortable.

DOES MYDRIVE OFFER CLASSES OR PRACTICE TESTS FOR THE PERMIT EXAM?

Our permit-test preparation course has helped thousands of driving students pass the permit exam. At the end of the two-hour course, students take practice tests similar to the real exam to reinforce the knowledge gained during the class.

Permit Prep class in English

Clase por aprenda las reglas de la carretera en español

CAN MYDRIVE ACADEMY HELP UNDOCUMENTED PEOPLE LEGALLY OBTAIN DRIVER’S LICENSES?

Yes. Visit this page or call us at (630) 760-2255 to get started.

HOW MANY DRIVING LESSONS ARE NECESSARY TO PASS THE ROAD TEST AND GET A DRIVER’S LICENSE?

MyDA has a variety of lesson packages available to fit the needs and capabilities of every beginning and intermediate driver. You can look over our available classes here or call our operators at (630) 760-2255 for specific advice.

HOW LONG IS THE WAIT TIME AT THE SECRETARY OF STATE?

No one can guarantee how quickly or slowly things will move at the SOS, but in general Fridays are more crowded than other days, and afternoons are more crowded than mornings.

CAN APPOINTMENTS AT THE SECRETARY OF STATE BE SCHEDULED IN ADVANCE?

It is strongly recommended that anyone who needs to visit a Secretary of State facility should make an appointment in advance at the SOS’s scheduling site. Permit-test or road-test appointments should be scheduled with time to spare.

WHERE ARE THE SECRETARY OF STATE LOCATIONS?

The Secretary of State’s Facility Finder lists all SOS-location addresses in Illinois, along with their hours of operation, phone numbers, and other useful information.

ADDITIONAL DRIVER’S EDUCATION RESOURCES: