Worth
Located at Harlem Ave & 111th street, we serve Bridgeview, Worth, Chicago Ridge, Palos Hills, Palos Heights, and more.
Choose the Adult Driving Program That Fits Your Needs
Our adult driving lessons are flexible and customized to your experience level. Whether you are learning to drive for the first time or returning to the road after time away our certified instructors provide patient one-on-one coaching focused on safety & confidence and real driving skills for everyday situations.
In-Person Permit Prep Course
In-Person
Adult Driver’s Education
Oral Permit Prep
OralReady for Behind the Wheel Lessons?
To begin driving practice you’ll need an Instruction Permit or Drivers License.
If you already have one you’re ready to start Behind the Wheel training.
If not we can help you obtain your permit first simply refer to the adult programs above.
Adult Programs
Our adult driving lessons are designed to help you build confidence and safe driving habits through patient, one-on-one practice. Each behind the wheel package offers a different level of support so you can choose the one that fits your comfort level and driving experience.
Quick start
4hr + Road TestCore Package
6hr + Road TestEssential Package
8hr + Road TestAdvanced Adult Programs
Adult driving lessons in Illinois are helping drivers rebuild confidence and meet road expectations.
1hr + Road Test
1 Hour of Road Test Practice + Use of Our Vehicle for the Road Test2hr + Road Test
2 Hour of Road Test Practice + Use of Our Vehicle for the Road TestExpert Package
Permit Prep Class + Road Test Warm-Up + Road Test
Standard License Package for Non‑Citizens
This license program is specifically designed for individuals in Illinois who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents and do not hold a Social Security Number. The package covers permit exam preparation and state‑required behind‑the‑wheel instruction ensuring full compliance with Illinois licensing standards. Starting July 1, 2024, the new license also serves as an official form of identification, granting access to essential services such as banking, housing agreements and prescription pickup. By completing this program, non‑citizens gain both the legal certification to drive and the ability to participate more fully in everyday life across Illinois.
Paquete de Licencia Estándar para No Ciudadanos
Este programa de licencia está diseñado específicamente para personas en Illinois que no son ciudadanos estadounidenses ni residentes permanentes y que no poseen un número de Seguro Social. El paquete incluye la preparación para el examen de permiso y la instrucción práctica de manejo requerida por el estado, lo que garantiza el cumplimiento total de las normas de licencia de Illinois. A partir del 1 de julio de 2024, la nueva licencia también sirve como identificación oficial, lo que permite el acceso a servicios esenciales como trámites bancarios, contratos de vivienda y la recogida de recetas médicas. Al completar este programa, los no ciudadanos obtienen tanto la certificación legal para conducir como la posibilidad de participar más plenamente en la vida cotidiana en todo Illinois.
Expert Program
Standard License without Social Security
Programa Experto
Licencia Estándar sin Seguro SocialLearning to drive a manual transmission vehicle offers greater control, precision and a deeper connection to the road and we provide expert stick shift lessons using well‑maintained manual cars to ensure a safe and effective experience. Many drivers chase manual training to enjoy sports cars or meet job requirements and with structured permit exam preparation, hands‑on gear control practice and proven teaching methods. Our program makes mastering a stick shift simple and rewarding. As one of the few driving schools in the Chicagoland area offering manual transmission instruction, My Drive Academy delivers the skills and confidence needed to operate manual vehicles responsibly while opening doors to both personal enjoyment and professional opportunities.
MyDrive Academy offers specialized stick‑shift lessons designed to help drivers gain full control and confidence behind the wheel. With state‑approved training and expert instructors, each session is tailored to your learning pace and If you’re starting from scratch or refining existing skills. Our manual transmission program equips you with the techniques needed to handle gear shifts smoothly, navigate diverse road conditions and enjoy the precision and performance that only stick shift driving delivers.
SELECT THE RIGHT DRIVING PROGRAM
2 Hours Stick Shift Lesson
4 Hours Stick Shift Lesson
Enrollment in stick shift packages requires a valid Driver’s License.
Complete Packages Option
Drivers Ed for Teens in Chicagoland is offered through MyDrive Academy four day program, combining classroom instruction with behind the wheel lessons in full assent with Illinois requirements. Students follow flexible schedules, complete all coursework and may take the permit exam after their fourth day of class. Approved by the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP). This training provides teens with the knowledge, skills and certification needed to earn their drivers license and begin driving with confidence.
Partner Program
Teen Classroom Course + 6 Hours Behind the Wheel (must register together)
Solo Program
Teen Classroom Course + 8 Hours Behind the WheelPartial Packages
30 Hours Driver’s Education Classroom Only
6 Hours Behind the Wheel (Partner Program)
8 Hours Behind the Wheel
Road Test at MyDrive Academy
Teen Road Test
We offer the teen road test at our offices for students under 18 who hold a valid permit and have achieved a minimum score of 80% in drivers ed for teens classroom training. This official testing option enables teens to complete their road exam and then proceed to the DMV for license issuance. Appointments must be scheduled at least three days in advance and students are required to meet all eligibility criteria before booking.
- Parent must sign the State-Required Release Form.
- Student must have received a grade of A or B in Driver’s Education Classroom.
- Students are not eligible for this test if they:
- Turn 18, or
- Have a suspended, canceled, or revoked license, or
- Have failed their first DMV road test attempt.
In these cases, the test must be scheduled directly at the DMV, or - Have not held their permit for at least 9 months.
- Once an appointment has been made:
- Do your absolute best not to cancel, as this may result in a “no show” mark on your driving record.
- Appointments are entered in both the State Platform and our internal booking system.
- Students must show up at the time booked with us (ignore any SOS confirmation email showing a different time).
- There is a 9.6% chance (3 out of 31) of being selected for a random re-test for quality control by the SOS.
- Students must still go to the DMV to take their license picture.
- Students must bring their original Illinois Instruction Permit.
- Driving lesson cancellations with least than 24 hours in advance will be subject to a cancellation fee of $60.
- Scheduling must be made at least 3 days in advance from the date of the call.
- Road tests will not take place after dark.
- Tests are available only at our offices in Naperville, Glenlake, 26th, and Worth.
*Tests cannot be conducted at any other location.
Students registering for these packages are required to hold a valid learners permit and provide documented proof of successful completion of a drivers education course, either through an accredited high school program or a certified private driving school.
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Livery Chaffeurs Program
Livery Chaffeurs Program
Students enrolling in any of these packages must have a learner’s permit and submit proof that they have successfully completed a Driver’s Education class, either in high school or at a private driving school.
Pass your Class C License with ease using My Drive Academy’s services. From permit exam assistance to personalized behind-the-wheel lessons, we’ve got you covered. Use our vehicles for your road test at the Secretary of State facility. Your journey to a Class C License starts here.
Class C Permit Preparation + SOS Appointment
Class C SOS Appointment + Road test
Class C Permit Preparation + SOS Appointment + Road Test
Students enrolling in any of these packages must have a learner’s permit and submit proof that they have successfully completed a Driver’s Education class, either in high school or at a private driving school.
My Drive Academy has partnered with MediCarSafety to provide NEMT (non-emergency medical training program) to agencies providing non-emergent transportation services. By successfully completing this course, each indiviudal will be issued a certificate that is valid for three (3) years. Our Medicar Safety Training Program consists of 2 days or 1 day of Webinar Training and 1 day of Onsite Driving Evaluation. You will receive your temporary Certificate once you successfully pass the Online Test and the Onsite Driving Evaluation. This certificate will allow you to work as a certified Non-Medicar Emergency Transport Driver. Your Official Certificate will be mailed to the mailing address that you indicated in the registration form within 7 to 10 business days.
Medicar Safety Training
Students enrolling in any of these packages must have a learner’s permit and submit proof that they have successfully completed a Driver’s Education class, either in high school or at a private driving school.
Our Illinois Secretary of State approved instructor training course meets all the necessary guidelines and requirements that you will need to obtain your Instructor’s License.
Become an Instructor
Students enrolling in any of these packages must have a learner’s permit and submit proof that they have successfully completed a Driver’s Education class, either in high school or at a private driving school.
Discover our Illinois-state approved Remedial / Defensive Driving Courses, including Alive at 25 and Defensive Driving options. Regain driving privileges, reduce insurance costs, and remove points from your license with My Drive Academy’s expert instruction.
License Reinstatement Course
(Remedial)Students enrolling in any of these packages must have a learner’s permit and submit proof that they have successfully completed a Driver’s Education class, either in high school or at a private driving school.
Our Illinois-state approved Defensive Driving Courses can help you reduce insurance costs, and remove points from your license with My Drive Academy’s expert instruction.
Defensive Driving Course
4 HoursStudents enrolling in any of these packages must have a learner’s permit and submit proof that they have successfully completed a Driver’s Education class, either in high school or at a private driving school.
Discover our Illinois-state approved Remedial / Defensive Driving Courses, including Alive at 25 and Defensive Driving options. Regain driving privileges, reduce insurance costs, and remove points from your license with My Drive Academy’s expert instruction.
License Reinstatement Course
(Remedial)Students enrolling in any of these packages must have a learner’s permit and submit proof that they have successfully completed a Driver’s Education class, either in high school or at a private driving school.
Our Illinois-state approved Defensive Driving Courses can help you reduce insurance costs, and remove points from your license with My Drive Academy’s expert instruction.
Defensive Driving Course
4 HoursStudents enrolling in any of these packages must have a learner’s permit and submit proof that they have successfully completed a Driver’s Education class, either in high school or at a private driving school.