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Appointments are required.<\/p><div class=\"nr-actions\"><a class=\"nr-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.northwesterndriving.com\/?page_id=18352\">Request a road test \u2192<\/a><a class=\"nr-button nr-outline\" href=\"tel:7734653430\">Call 773-465-3430<\/a><\/div><\/div><img class=\"nr-photo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northwesterndriving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/20a4e939-580d-496d-b2a3-7c3433dd06bc.png\" alt=\"Northwestern Driving School\u2019s driving instruction vehicles\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"nr-facts\"><div class=\"nr-fact\"><strong>Ages 15\u201317<\/strong><span>Eligible teen drivers<\/span><\/div><div class=\"nr-fact\"><strong>Skokie<\/strong><span>4554 Oakton Street<\/span><\/div><div class=\"nr-fact\"><strong>Our car<\/strong><span>Vehicle and insurance for the test<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<section><h2>Choose your next step<\/h2><div class=\"nr-columns\"><article class=\"nr-price-card\"><div class=\"nr-label\">OFFICIAL ROAD TEST<\/div><h3 style=\"margin-top:12px\">Ready to take the exam?<\/h3><div class=\"nr-price\">$100<\/div><p>Take the road test with a certified examiner at our Skokie location.<\/p><ul><li>School vehicle and insurance provided<\/li><li>Parent or guardian required for consent<\/li><li>Cash or check on the day of the test<\/li><li>Appointment required<\/li><\/ul><a class=\"nr-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.northwesterndriving.com\/?page_id=18352\">Request your appointment \u2192<\/a><\/article><article class=\"nr-price-card\"><div class=\"nr-label\">OPTIONAL MOCK TEST<\/div><h3 style=\"margin-top:12px\">Want to practice first?<\/h3><div class=\"nr-price\">$60<\/div><p>Practice the road test format with one of our examiners before booking the official exam.<\/p><ul><li>Try a simulated road test<\/li><li>Get familiar with the testing process<\/li><li>Official test booked for another day<\/li><li>Official test costs an additional $100<\/li><\/ul><a class=\"nr-button nr-outline\" href=\"tel:7734653430\">Call about a mock test \u2192<\/a><\/article><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"nr-columns\"><div><h2>Before you book<\/h2><ul class=\"nr-checklist\"><li>You are 15\u201317 years old and have a valid instruction permit.<\/li><li>You have completed an approved teen driver education program, including classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction.<\/li><li>You meet the Cooperative Driver Testing Program\u2019s grade and eligibility requirements.<\/li><li>A parent or legal guardian can attend to sign the consent form.<\/li><\/ul><p>Completed driver education at another school or high school? Tell us where you completed it so we can verify eligibility and any records needed before your appointment.<\/p><p>Previously failed a Cooperative Driver Testing road exam? Contact us before registering to confirm your next testing step.<\/p><\/div><div><h2>Test-day checklist<\/h2><ul class=\"nr-checklist\"><li>Bring your valid instruction permit.<\/li><li>Have a parent or legal guardian present.<\/li><li>Bring any driver education records we request when confirming your appointment.<\/li><li>Bring $100 in cash or a check for the official test.<\/li><li>Come to 4554 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL 60076 at your confirmed appointment time.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/section>\n<section><h2>What happens next?<\/h2><div class=\"nr-step-grid nr-three\"><div class=\"nr-step-card\"><div class=\"nr-step-circle\">1<\/div><h3>Request a date<\/h3><p>Complete the registration form. 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