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Illinois · Ages 18 – 20
Illinois Adult Driver Education
A 6-hour online course approved by the Illinois Secretary of State, required for 18–20 year olds getting their first driver's license.
- No Hidden Fees!
- Free E-Cert
01
Who it's for
- Illinois first-time license applicants ages 18, 19, or 20
- Anyone who has never held a driver's license in any state
- Applicants who skipped driver ed in high school
02
What You Learn
- Illinois Rules of the Road and the licensing process
- Defensive driving and crash avoidance
- How alcohol and drugs affect driving
03
How it works
- 6 short units — text, video, and animation
- Available 24/7 on any device
- Unit quizzes with unlimited retakes; 20-question final (70% to pass, 2 attempts)
- Completion reported to the Illinois SOS within 1 business day
Step by step
Your path to the license
For drivers ages 18 – 20
In order, and all online until the state needs to see you. Start any time — the course is open 24/7.
- 01
Complete the 6-hour course
- 02
Pass the 20-question final
- 03
Completion reported to the IL SOS
- 04
Apply for your license at the SOS
State approved
IL Secretary of State Approved
This course is officially approved by the Illinois Secretary of State.
Real drivers, real results
1+ million drivers trained.
4.8/5from Trustpilot
"Passed my permit test on the first try. Did most of it on my phone after school."
"Way faster than sitting in a classroom. Clear lessons, no filler."
"The DETS course was actually easy to follow. Got my certificate the same day."
"Did the 5-hour course in one evening and booked my road test the next morning."
"Simple, quick and I could stop and come back whenever I wanted."
"I could see exactly where he was in the course. Zero stress for both of us."
Last step
Ready for your next step?
IL Adult Driver Ed·$49.00
Instant access · Works on your phone, tablet or laptop