# 92 Ill. Adm. Code 10600.1060.181: Section 1060.181 Teen Accreditation Classroom and Behind-the-Wheel Requirements

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## Section

- **Citation:** 92 Ill. Adm. Code 10600.1060.181
- **Heading:** Section 1060.181 Teen Accreditation Classroom and Behind-the-Wheel Requirements
- **Jurisdiction:** Illinois
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Illinois Administrative Code / Title 92  /  / Part 10600  / Section 1060.181 Teen Accreditation Classroom and Behind-the-Wheel Requirements

## Text

TITLE 92: TRANSPORTATION
CHAPTER II: SECRETARY OF STATE
PART 1060 COMMERCIAL DRIVER TRAINING SCHOOLS
SECTION 1060.181 TEEN ACCREDITATION CLASSROOM AND BEHIND-THE-WHEEL REQUIREMENTS
Section 1060.181  Teen
Accreditation Classroom and Behind-the-Wheel Requirements
a)         Course Objectives.  The educational
objectives of driver education shall include, but not be limited to, promoting
respect for and encouraging observance of traffic laws and traffic safety
responsibilities of drivers and citizens, reducing traffic violations, reducing
traffic-related injuries, deaths and economic losses, and motivating continuing
development of traffic related competencies through education, including, but
not limited to, Illinois traffic law, risk management, driver attitudes,
courtesy skills, evasive driving techniques and informing participants about
the effects of alcohol and other drugs on driving ability.
b)         Classroom
Instruction – For Persons under the Age of 18
1)         General Provisions
A)        Classroom instruction shall consist of a
minimum of 30 hours of instruction.
B)        Classroom courses are limited to two hours
per day, per student.
C)        No more than one classroom course may be
taught during the same time period in the same classroom.  The number of
students in each classroom session shall not exceed 30 students, except if the
size of the classroom exceeds 350 square feet, a maximum of 35 students shall
be allowed.
D)        Each student shall be informed prior to the
time instruction begins of any fees or charges made for enrollments or
registration, tuition, use of equipment, text and reference materials,
supplies, and any service, equipment or materials provided by the commercial
driving school.
E)        Each student shall be enrolled in either a
Defined Time Frame Course or a Sequential Course
wed.
D)        Each student shall be informed prior to the
time instruction begins of any fees or charges made for enrollments or
registration, tuition, use of equipment, text and reference materials,
supplies, and any service, equipment or materials provided by the commercial
driving school.
E)        Each student shall be enrolled in either a
Defined Time Frame Course or a Sequential Course.
2)         Defined Time Frame Course
A)        A listing of all students enrolled in each
Defined Time Frame Course, including the times and dates the class will meet,
shall be submitted, in a manner prescribed by the Secretary of State, to the
Commercial Driver Training School Section, within 3 days after the third day of
classroom instruction. A certificate of completion shall not be issued to any
student whose name has not been submitted.
B)        Each Defined Time Frame Course must be
distributed regularly over a minimum period of four complete weeks and must
have definite starting and completion dates. Late registrations shall not be
accepted beyond the third day of the course, at which time the course must be
closed to further enrollments.
C)        No Defined Time Frame Course enrollment
shall exceed 30 students, except that, if the size of the classroom exceeds 350
square feet, a maximum of 35 students shall be allowed.
D)        Late registrants and absentees shall be
given make-up instruction and assignments. No school shall permit a student to
be absent from more than 4 class sessions (8 clock hours) without requiring the
student to re-enroll in a later course and to start over.
E)        Instruction for each student in a Defined
Time Frame Course shall take place on the dates, times and locations designated
on the Secretary of State enrollment form unless the course is cancelled and
the student is refunded any fees already paid
to
be absent from more than 4 class sessions (8 clock hours) without requiring the
student to re-enroll in a later course and to start over.
E)        Instruction for each student in a Defined
Time Frame Course shall take place on the dates, times and locations designated
on the Secretary of State enrollment form unless the course is cancelled and
the student is refunded any fees already paid.
3)         Sequential Module Course
A)        Students enrolled in a Sequential Module
Course must take the 30 hours of classroom instruction in the proper sequential
order indicated in the school's classroom content curriculum submitted and
approved by the Secretary of State, pursuant to 92 Ill. Adm. Code 1060.181(b)(4).
B)        Students enrolled in a Sequential Module
Course must complete the 30 hours of classroom instruction within 9 months after
the first classroom session attended.
C)        The name of each student, start date and
location of the first Sequential Module Course classroom session attended by the
student shall be submitted, in a manner prescribed by the Secretary of State,
to the Commercial Driver Training School Section, within 3 days after the first
day of the first Sequential Module Course classroom session.
4)         Required Course of Instruction − General
A)        Each teen-accredited driver training school
shall submit to the Secretary of State a copy of its classroom course content,
which must, at a minimum, include the course content set forth in subsection
Commercial Driver Training School Section, within 3 days after the first
day of the first Sequential Module Course classroom session.
4)         Required Course of Instruction − General
A)        Each teen-accredited driver training school
shall submit to the Secretary of State a copy of its classroom course content,
which must, at a minimum, include the course content set forth in subsection
(b)(6), which shall be reviewed by the Commercial Driver Training School
Division of the Department of Driver Services. If the classroom course content
meets the requirements, it will be approved by the Department.
B)        Accredited teen driver training schools must
follow the approved classroom course content submitted to the Director of the
Department at the time of application for licensure.  The Department shall
determine compliance with this provision by unannounced inspections of the
driver training schools, which shall occur, at a minimum, once every two
months.
C)        If a driver training school wishes to
substantially change the classroom course content, a copy of its revised course
content must be submitted in duplicate to the Commercial Driver Training School
Division for approval.  After review, the Commercial Driver Training
School Division will send a letter to the driver training school informing the
school of whether its revised classroom course content has been approved.
D)        A regular schedule of classroom testing
shall be followed to measure the comprehension level of students.  Students may
not be given credit for the driver education course unless they score an
average of 75% or more on all tests.  Test questions may be short answer,
multiple choice, essay or a combination of these.   Criteria for passing
or failing the course must be evident to the students and successful completion
clearly defined
shall be followed to measure the comprehension level of students.  Students may
not be given credit for the driver education course unless they score an
average of 75% or more on all tests.  Test questions may be short answer,
multiple choice, essay or a combination of these.   Criteria for passing
or failing the course must be evident to the students and successful completion
clearly defined.
5)         Instructional Materials
A)        A textbook on driver education must be in
the possession of each student for the duration of the course, to be used as a
regular part of the course content.
B)        Audio-visual materials may be used as a
supplement to the instructor's presentation, but not as a replacement, so long
as the material relates to driver education.  Materials may include, but
are not limited to, videos, DVDs and CDs.  Reference materials are to be
available to the students and their use assured by assignments. All assignments
are to be made in advance of due dates and should include outside reading as
well as preparation for testing.
6)         Classroom Course Content.  The following
topics shall be included in classroom instruction:
A)        Your License to Drive.  Objective:
familiarization with the process of obtaining an instruction permit and driver's
license and the obligations and responsibilities that exist with holding a
license:
i)          classifications of driver's licenses;
ii)         testing required to obtain a driver's
license;
iii)        suspensions and revocations of driver's
licenses;
iv)        mandatory insurance laws; and
v)         organ/tissue donation.
B)        Getting Under Way
ing an instruction permit and driver's
license and the obligations and responsibilities that exist with holding a
license:
i)          classifications of driver's licenses;
ii)         testing required to obtain a driver's
license;
iii)        suspensions and revocations of driver's
licenses;
iv)        mandatory insurance laws; and
v)         organ/tissue donation.
B)        Getting Under Way.  Objective: locating and
identifying the location, purpose and operation of each indicator, gauge and
control, thereby operating safely and conserving fuel:
i)          the view from behind the wheel, learning
the controls − instrument panel, indicators, gauges, controls, lights and
other signals;
ii)         controls for safety − safety belts,
passive restraints, head restraints and rearview mirrors; and
iii)        getting ready to drive, adjusting seat and
mirrors and starting the engine.
C)        Basic Driving Maneuvers.  Objective:
defensive driving:
i)          steering;
ii)         accelerating;
iii)        braking;
iv)        changing lanes;
v)         turning;
vi)        backing;
vii)       changing direction;
viii)      parking;
ix)        passing; and
x)         railroad crossings.
D)        Traffic Safety Laws.  Objective:
familiarization with traffic and vehicle laws and influencing drivers to comply
with laws on a voluntary basis:
i)          basic driving rules;
ii)         right-of-way;
iii)        speed laws;
iv)        traffic signs and signals;
v)         pavement markings;
vi)        highway markings;
vii)       how to respond to emergency vehicles,
including Scott's Law and instruction concerning law enforcement procedures for
traffic stops, including a demonstration of the proper actions to be taken
during a traffic stop and appropriate interactions with law enforcement;
viii)      distracted driving, including, but not
limited to, cell phone use, texting, eating;
ix)        GDL laws, including nighttime driving
restrictions and passenger limitations;
x)         special safety laws
g law enforcement procedures for
traffic stops, including a demonstration of the proper actions to be taken
during a traffic stop and appropriate interactions with law enforcement;
viii)      distracted driving, including, but not
limited to, cell phone use, texting, eating;
ix)        GDL laws, including nighttime driving
restrictions and passenger limitations;
x)         special safety laws − driving under
the influence, implied consent, zero tolerance, post-accident responsibilities
and duties; and
xi)        construction and school zones.
E)        Laws of Nature and Driving.  Objective:
learning about forces that act upon a vehicle and predicting how a vehicle will
respond:
i)          understanding gravity, center of gravity,
friction, energy of motion, centrifugal force and hydroplaning;
ii)         stopping distance − perception time
and distance, reaction time and distance, and braking distance; and
iii)        force of impact − factors affecting
force of impact, energy-absorbing features in cars and passenger restraint.
F)         Strategy for Driving.  Objective: using the
Smith System, IPDE process, Zone Control System or any other recognized process
for:
i)          identifying problems, predicting outcomes,
deciding action and executing decisions;
ii)         avoiding, separating and handling hazards,
managing time, speed and space, and following and stopping distance; and
iii)        trouble spots, limited visibility,
traction and space.
G)        Driving in City Traffic.  Objective:
identifying and handling city driving hazards:
i)          characteristics of city driving − congestion,
reduced speed and cross traffic;
ii)         incoming traffic, following traffic,
tailgaters, intersections, multi-lane roads and one-way streets; and
iii)        right-of-way situations − pedestrians,
emergency vehicles and school buses
space.
G)        Driving in City Traffic.  Objective:
identifying and handling city driving hazards:
i)          characteristics of city driving − congestion,
reduced speed and cross traffic;
ii)         incoming traffic, following traffic,
tailgaters, intersections, multi-lane roads and one-way streets; and
iii)        right-of-way situations − pedestrians,
emergency vehicles and school buses.
H)        Driving on Highways − objective:
adjusting to a variety of traffic patterns, speeds and road conditions:
i)          characteristics of highway driving −
less congestion, increased speeds and road conditions;
ii)         junctions, bridges, railroad crossings and
hills;
iii)        driving on the interstate system − minimum/maximum
speeds, entering and exiting the interstate, and opposing or cross traffic; and
iv)        driving to conserve fuel.
I)         Sharing the Road with Other Users.  Objective:
learning special characteristics and needs of other highway users and what to
do to avoid conflicts:
i)          pedestrians, animals and bicyclists;
ii)         motorcycles and mopeds; and
iii)        other vehicles, e.g., large trucks and
recreational vehicles.
J)         Road Hazards and Vehicle Failures.  Objective:
identifying hazards and acting to avoid them:
i)          potential problems − visibility,
weather and traction;
ii)         other emergencies − controlling the
vehicle, swerving, skids, collisions and counterskids; and
iii)        vehicle equipment failure − tires,
brakes, accelerators, steering, engine and lights.
K)        Driver Fitness and Highway Safety.  Objective:
driving maneuvers based on physical and mental condition:
i)          physical condition − age, fatigue,
coordination, vision, disabilities and hearing; and
ii)         mental condition − alertness,
awareness and emotions.
L)        Alcohol, Other Drugs and Driving
pment failure − tires,
brakes, accelerators, steering, engine and lights.
K)        Driver Fitness and Highway Safety.  Objective:
driving maneuvers based on physical and mental condition:
i)          physical condition − age, fatigue,
coordination, vision, disabilities and hearing; and
ii)         mental condition − alertness,
awareness and emotions.
L)        Alcohol, Other Drugs and Driving.  Objective:
to identify the effects of alcohol and other drugs relating to driving ability:
i)          drug use and abuse − dangers,
cautions and effects;
ii)         alcohol and the driver − effects;
iii)        responsibilities as a driver and
passenger;
iv)        driving under the influence, zero
tolerance, implied consent, and underage drinking not involving a motor
vehicle; and
v)         possessing, obtaining or using a fraudulent
or fictitious driver's license or identification card.
M)       Maintaining a Motor Vehicle. Objective:  a well-maintained
vehicle is safer:
i)          vehicle inspection;
ii)         preventive maintenance − brakes,
tires, steering, suspension and checking under the hood; and
iii)        fuel economy − vehicle choice,
maintenance and driving habits.
c)         Behind-the-Wheel
Instruction – For Persons under Age 18
1)         Each teen-accredited driver training school
shall submit to the Secretary of State a copy of its behind-the-wheel course
content, which must, at a minimum, include the course content set forth in subsection
on and checking under the hood; and
iii)        fuel economy − vehicle choice,
maintenance and driving habits.
c)         Behind-the-Wheel
Instruction – For Persons under Age 18
1)         Each teen-accredited driver training school
shall submit to the Secretary of State a copy of its behind-the-wheel course
content, which must, at a minimum, include the course content set forth in subsection
(c)(10). The course content shall be reviewed by the Commercial Driver Training
School Division of the Department of Driver Services. If the classroom course
content meets the requirements, it will be approved by the Department.
2)         Behind-the-wheel instruction shall consist
of a minimum of six hours of instruction during which the student is the
operator of a dual controlled vehicle while the instructor is occupying the
front seat.
3)         Observation instruction shall
consist of a minimum of six hours of observing another student behind the wheel
instruction, unless the alternate formula outlined in subsection (c)(7) is
used.
4)         Behind-the-wheel instruction shall not
begin until the student has completed four hours of the classroom portion of
driver education and possesses the basic information required for safe
operation of a vehicle in traffic.
5)         When receiving behind-the-wheel
instruction, each student must carry a valid instruction permit issued by the
Secretary of State.
6)         At least two, but not more than 4, students
may occupy the car with an instructor when behind-the-wheel instruction is in
progress. Behind-the-wheel instruction shall not exceed 90 minutes per student,
per day. (Exception:  Students participating in the alternate behind-the-wheel
formula set forth in subsection (c)(7) may be provided one two-hour session of
behind-the-wheel instruction).  Behind-the-wheel lessons must be distributed
regularly over a minimum period of two complete weeks.
7)         Observation time in the car may not be
counted as student driving
ceed 90 minutes per student,
per day. (Exception:  Students participating in the alternate behind-the-wheel
formula set forth in subsection (c)(7) may be provided one two-hour session of
behind-the-wheel instruction).  Behind-the-wheel lessons must be distributed
regularly over a minimum period of two complete weeks.
7)         Observation time in the car may not be
counted as student driving.  A parent may requests that observers be excluded
if the parent has chosen an alternate formula.  The alternate formula may
substitute one additional hour of behind-the-wheel instruction for 3 hours of
observation or 2 additional hours of behind-the-wheel instruction for 6 hours
of observation.  If an alternate formula is chosen, the student may drive alone
with an instructor. The school must maintain on file a parental signature authorizing
the student to take an alternate formula for the behind-the-wheel portion of instruction.
8)         Each student shall receive a minimum of 6
full hours of behind-the-wheel instruction.  There can be no allowance for any
absences without actual make-up time spent behind the wheel.  Satisfactory
completion denotes that each student has the competencies to be certified by
the school for issuance of a certificate.
9)         Practice driving instruction shall include
actual experience in starting, stopping, shifting, turning, backing, parking,
steering and emergency situation procedures in a vehicle equipped according to
IVC Section 6-410.
10)        Behind-the wheel instruction shall include
demonstration of and instruction in:
A)        Stopping;
B)        Starting;
C)        Turning;
D)        Backing;
E)        Parking;
F)         Steering.

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