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Secretary of State Website Secretary of State Parent-Teen Driving Guide Pearson Drive Right Textbook Enter Web Code: cyk-9999 and select 2010 Drive Right textbook Secretary of State: APPROVAL or DISAPPROVAL https://sec1.isbe.net/driveredweb/inquiry.asp
Welcome to Driver's Education and BTW Requirements
* DRIVER EDUCATION CLASS: one-fourth credit
Prerequisite: Passing grades in at least eight courses during previous two semesters.
This course presents the rules and safety precautions for driving on the highway. The main units covered are: alcohol and drugs, insurance and accident procedures, laws and enforcement, emergencies, adverse conditions, maintenance, and defensive driving. It is recommended that Driver Education and Behind-The-Wheel be taken concurrently. Classroom meets two days per week for one semester. Note: The classroom portion of driver education is a High School requirement for graduation.
*Students must pass both Classroom and BTW with in a calendar year of being issued their permit or they must retake both.
* BEHIND THE WHEEL: one-fourth credit
This course gives students actual experience driving a car. The student must be taking or have taken driver education to enroll in behind-the-wheel. Driving meets one day per week. There is a fee of $20.00 to the Secretary of State for a driving permit. In order to keep enrollments equally balanced between semesters, enrollment in first or second semester BTW will be announced on a yearly basis per class and by birthday at registration.
NOTE: DRIVER EDUCATION ABSENCES. The State of Illinois requirement for driver education is 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction. In order to provide this instruction, an extremely tight scheduling situation must be maintained. If the student’s absences from the classroom phase or the BTW phase are so numerous as to prevent a student from receiving the required 30 hours of classroom or 6 hours of BTWinstruction, the student will need to repeat the appropriate phase in its entirety.
NOTE: Because of the State requirement for classroom hours, the classroom phase of Driver Education will meet Monday through Friday for the first 2 weeks of each semester.
Once Students Receive Instruction Permits.
It is extremely important that students get as much practice time driving, as possible before, during and after their behind-the-wheel phase to help their driving skills improve. We, as a Driver Education staff, recommend a minimum of 1 1/2 to 2 hours a week.
Washington H.S. Driver Education - Cooperative Driving Test Program.
Washington High School Driver's Education Program offers the Secretary of State's Cooperative Driver Testing Program (CDTP).
What is the CDTP?
The Cooperative Driver Test Program is a joint effort between the W.C.H.S. Driver Education Staff and the Illinois Secretary of State's Office to provide the students the opportunity to become licensed as part of our approved driver education curriculum. In order to be eligible for this specialized testing program, each student has to achieve a minimum of a "B", not "B-" in each separate phase of the course (Classroom and BTW). Final decision will be up to the teachers of each phase.
The CDTP allows a qualified student to take their BTW road test with their high school instructor. This can save parents time and allow a student the opportunity to receive their license promptly, without having to complete a BTW test when they go to the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles). If a student fails the CDTP at Washington High School, it will count as a failed attempt, but the student still has the opportunity to obtain their driver's license. Students will have to retake the road test at the DMV facility. Students are allowed three attempts on the road test to obtain their license. (Local SOS Driver's License Facilities are located in Pekin, Roanoke, Peoria and Lacon.)
Who is eligible?
In order to be eligible, the student must earn a letter grade of "B" or better, not "B-", in the classroom phase and the behind-the-wheel phase of Driver's Education and complete all requirements of each phase per instructor to take CDTP road test. If these requirements are met and the student passes the driving exam at Washington High School, students will be issued their test form (waiver) prior to the end of the semester. The completed test form (waiver) will serve as proof that all state requirements have been met. Students may apply for their first driver's license, on or after their 16th birthday after holding their instruction permit for nine months and 1 day.
But Remember!
However, students successfully completing the CDTP (getting a waiver) at Washington High School may be subject to a "random" road test to "spot check" CDTP student drivers. PLEASE keep this in mind when going to get your license that you might have to take the road test at the DMV. Allow for more time, just in case.
Students successfully completing this program and who are not subject to a "spot check" will check in with their CDTP waiver, four (4) forms of identification, instruction permit and receipt, and 50 hour log sheet to a full service DMV facility. Get in line to have their picture taken to receive their first driver's license.
Upon entering the DMV.
All students should take a number. Any changes or misprints on your permit should be brought to the attention of the clerk helping you. Students who passed the CDTP (waiver) will simply processed directly into the area where your license picture will be taken. All other students should expect to be at the facility for at least 1-2 hours before closing time, again depending on how busy the facility is. No test drives given 30 minutes before closing time.
Before you go to DMV check name approval (Mr. O'Neill's website) and bring these documents and people.
1- Courthouse Birth Certificate
2- Social Security Card
3- Two Proofs of Residency
4- Proof of Signature
5- 50 Hour log sheet
6- Instruction Permit and Receipt
7- Waiver (If Qualified)
8- Insurance Card for Vehicle you will be tested in. Safe vehicle with up to date license plate.
9- Parent or Guardian
Classroom
Pre-Test (0 points)
Driving Permit Exam required. (55 points)
Rules of Road Questions required. (67 points)
Drive Right Textbook is required reading.
Worksheets required. (18 ranging from 8 to 66 points)
Chapter Tests required. (18 @ 25 points)
Unit Tests required. (4 @ 40 points)
Driver Education Definitions required. (63 points)
Final Exam required. (125 points)
Post-Test (25 points)
Grading scale --
90 to 93 = A-
94 to 100 = A
80 to 83 = B-
84 to 86 = B
87 to 89 = B+
70 to 73 = C-
74 to 76 = C
77 to 79 = C+
60 to 63 = D-
64 to 66 = D
67 to 69 = D+
59 and below = F
Workbooks are worth 200 points and required to be completed to be considered eligible for waiver.
Curfew Laws.
It is imperative that parents and students understand the implications of violating the Illinois Curfew Law and the direct result of these infractions. If you are under the age of 18 and you drive after curfew hours you must have a parent, legal guardian or someone 18 or older (approved by parent or guardian) sitting beside you or you will have an invalid license or permit.
Curfew in the State of Illinois for under 18 is: Sunday through Thursday - 11:00 PM - 6:00 AM
Friday and Saturday - 12:00 PM - 6:00 AM and is in effect 365 days a year with few exceptions.
Driving curfew for driver's under 18: Sunday through Thursday - 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM
Friday and Saturday - 11:00 PM - 6:00 AM
If you violate curfew you have no valid driver's license.
GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR DRIVING!!! IF I CAN BE OF ANY FURTHER ASSISTANCE TO YOU OR YOUR FAMILY, PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL. MR. O'NEILL @ (309) 444-5538.
ADULT DRIVER EDUCATION
Effective July 1, 2014 Public Act 98-167 requires Illinois driver's license applicants ages 18, 19, or 20, who have never previously been licensed or completed an approved driver education course, to complete a six hour Adult Driver Education Course.
The Adult Driver Education Course can only be taught by providers certified by the Secretary of State. Courses may be taught in a classroom setting or online, depending on the certification of the provider, Completion of an Adult Driver Education Course from a provider not listed, will not be accepted.
Upon successful completion of this course, a certificate of completion will be provided to you and then you may visit Driver's License facility to complete your vision, written and road test.
* DRIVER EDUCATION CLASS: one-fourth credit
Prerequisite: Passing grades in at least eight courses during previous two semesters.
This course presents the rules and safety precautions for driving on the highway. The main units covered are: alcohol and drugs, insurance and accident procedures, laws and enforcement, emergencies, adverse conditions, maintenance, and defensive driving. It is recommended that Driver Education and Behind-The-Wheel be taken concurrently. Classroom meets two days per week for one semester. Note: The classroom portion of driver education is a High School requirement for graduation.
*Students must pass both Classroom and BTW with in a calendar year of being issued their permit or they must retake both.
* BEHIND THE WHEEL: one-fourth credit
This course gives students actual experience driving a car. The student must be taking or have taken driver education to enroll in behind-the-wheel. Driving meets one day per week. There is a fee of $20.00 to the Secretary of State for a driving permit. In order to keep enrollments equally balanced between semesters, enrollment in first or second semester BTW will be announced on a yearly basis per class and by birthday at registration.
NOTE: DRIVER EDUCATION ABSENCES. The State of Illinois requirement for driver education is 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction. In order to provide this instruction, an extremely tight scheduling situation must be maintained. If the student’s absences from the classroom phase or the BTW phase are so numerous as to prevent a student from receiving the required 30 hours of classroom or 6 hours of BTWinstruction, the student will need to repeat the appropriate phase in its entirety.
NOTE: Because of the State requirement for classroom hours, the classroom phase of Driver Education will meet Monday through Friday for the first 2 weeks of each semester.
Once Students Receive Instruction Permits.
It is extremely important that students get as much practice time driving, as possible before, during and after their behind-the-wheel phase to help their driving skills improve. We, as a Driver Education staff, recommend a minimum of 1 1/2 to 2 hours a week.
Washington H.S. Driver Education - Cooperative Driving Test Program.
Washington High School Driver's Education Program offers the Secretary of State's Cooperative Driver Testing Program (CDTP).
What is the CDTP?
The Cooperative Driver Test Program is a joint effort between the W.C.H.S. Driver Education Staff and the Illinois Secretary of State's Office to provide the students the opportunity to become licensed as part of our approved driver education curriculum. In order to be eligible for this specialized testing program, each student has to achieve a minimum of a "B", not "B-" in each separate phase of the course (Classroom and BTW). Final decision will be up to the teachers of each phase.
The CDTP allows a qualified student to take their BTW road test with their high school instructor. This can save parents time and allow a student the opportunity to receive their license promptly, without having to complete a BTW test when they go to the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles). If a student fails the CDTP at Washington High School, it will count as a failed attempt, but the student still has the opportunity to obtain their driver's license. Students will have to retake the road test at the DMV facility. Students are allowed three attempts on the road test to obtain their license. (Local SOS Driver's License Facilities are located in Pekin, Roanoke, Peoria and Lacon.)
Who is eligible?
In order to be eligible, the student must earn a letter grade of "B" or better, not "B-", in the classroom phase and the behind-the-wheel phase of Driver's Education and complete all requirements of each phase per instructor to take CDTP road test. If these requirements are met and the student passes the driving exam at Washington High School, students will be issued their test form (waiver) prior to the end of the semester. The completed test form (waiver) will serve as proof that all state requirements have been met. Students may apply for their first driver's license, on or after their 16th birthday after holding their instruction permit for nine months and 1 day.
But Remember!
However, students successfully completing the CDTP (getting a waiver) at Washington High School may be subject to a "random" road test to "spot check" CDTP student drivers. PLEASE keep this in mind when going to get your license that you might have to take the road test at the DMV. Allow for more time, just in case.
Students successfully completing this program and who are not subject to a "spot check" will check in with their CDTP waiver, four (4) forms of identification, instruction permit and receipt, and 50 hour log sheet to a full service DMV facility. Get in line to have their picture taken to receive their first driver's license.
Upon entering the DMV.
All students should take a number. Any changes or misprints on your permit should be brought to the attention of the clerk helping you. Students who passed the CDTP (waiver) will simply processed directly into the area where your license picture will be taken. All other students should expect to be at the facility for at least 1-2 hours before closing time, again depending on how busy the facility is. No test drives given 30 minutes before closing time.
Before you go to DMV check name approval (Mr. O'Neill's website) and bring these documents and people.
1- Courthouse Birth Certificate
2- Social Security Card
3- Two Proofs of Residency
4- Proof of Signature
5- 50 Hour log sheet
6- Instruction Permit and Receipt
7- Waiver (If Qualified)
8- Insurance Card for Vehicle you will be tested in. Safe vehicle with up to date license plate.
9- Parent or Guardian
Classroom
Pre-Test (0 points)
Driving Permit Exam required. (55 points)
Rules of Road Questions required. (67 points)
Drive Right Textbook is required reading.
Worksheets required. (18 ranging from 8 to 66 points)
Chapter Tests required. (18 @ 25 points)
Unit Tests required. (4 @ 40 points)
Driver Education Definitions required. (63 points)
Final Exam required. (125 points)
Post-Test (25 points)
Grading scale --
90 to 93 = A-
94 to 100 = A
80 to 83 = B-
84 to 86 = B
87 to 89 = B+
70 to 73 = C-
74 to 76 = C
77 to 79 = C+
60 to 63 = D-
64 to 66 = D
67 to 69 = D+
59 and below = F
Workbooks are worth 200 points and required to be completed to be considered eligible for waiver.
Curfew Laws.
It is imperative that parents and students understand the implications of violating the Illinois Curfew Law and the direct result of these infractions. If you are under the age of 18 and you drive after curfew hours you must have a parent, legal guardian or someone 18 or older (approved by parent or guardian) sitting beside you or you will have an invalid license or permit.
Curfew in the State of Illinois for under 18 is: Sunday through Thursday - 11:00 PM - 6:00 AM
Friday and Saturday - 12:00 PM - 6:00 AM and is in effect 365 days a year with few exceptions.
Driving curfew for driver's under 18: Sunday through Thursday - 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM
Friday and Saturday - 11:00 PM - 6:00 AM
If you violate curfew you have no valid driver's license.
GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR DRIVING!!! IF I CAN BE OF ANY FURTHER ASSISTANCE TO YOU OR YOUR FAMILY, PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL. MR. O'NEILL @ (309) 444-5538.
ADULT DRIVER EDUCATION
Effective July 1, 2014 Public Act 98-167 requires Illinois driver's license applicants ages 18, 19, or 20, who have never previously been licensed or completed an approved driver education course, to complete a six hour Adult Driver Education Course.
The Adult Driver Education Course can only be taught by providers certified by the Secretary of State. Courses may be taught in a classroom setting or online, depending on the certification of the provider, Completion of an Adult Driver Education Course from a provider not listed, will not be accepted.
Upon successful completion of this course, a certificate of completion will be provided to you and then you may visit Driver's License facility to complete your vision, written and road test.