6 Hour Adult Online Course
6-Hour Adult Online Course
Complete your adult driver education course on your schedule. Learn online, save your progress, and return when you’re ready to continue.
Who needs this course?
Illinois requires the six-hour adult driver education course if all three apply to you:
- You are 18, 19, or 20 years old.
- You are applying for an Illinois driver’s license for the first time.
- You have not completed a qualifying driver education course through a high school or commercial driving school.
Already completed driver education or previously held a license? Check with the Illinois Secretary of State before enrolling if you’re unsure whether you need this course.
Learn at your own pace
The course is available online day and night. Work through the lessons, log off when needed, and pick up where you left off.
You can use a computer or a compatible smartphone or tablet.
What you’ll study
Traffic laws, signs and signals, safe driving decisions, distraction, impaired driving, and other road safety topics.
Complete the lessons and pass the course’s final test.
Four steps to your next move
Create an account
Register at NWDS Online and choose the Adult 6-Hour Course.
Learn & complete
Complete six hours of instruction and pass the final test. Free course retakes if needed.
Check your email
Watch for completion and certificate instructions. Contact us if you need help.
Finish at the DMV
Bring your certificate and required ID, then complete the remaining state requirements.
This is an online education course. Behind-the-wheel lessons are a separate service. Completing this course does not issue a permit or license, or replace testing at the DMV.
Quick questions
Do I have to finish in one sitting?
No. Log on and off as needed. Your course progress is saved so you can continue later.
Does the price include driving lessons?
No. The $55 price is for the six-hour online course. See our private driving lesson options.
Can I take this course if I’m older than 20?
Our course is also open to people who want additional driver education. Check the state requirements that apply to your situation before enrolling.
Can I take a class in person instead?
Call 847-674-4554 to ask about an in-person course and availability.
Where can I check the Illinois requirements?
Visit the Illinois Secretary of State Adult Driver Education FAQs.
Need driving practice too?
Build confidence with private lessons from Northwestern Driving School. Driving lessons are booked and priced separately from the online course.
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Create your account or call us if you need help choosing the right course.