Driver Education

Getting Your Instruction Permit *Driver education students CANNOT* get a permit until 30 days before the class begins.** You must be 15 years old to get your permit. You must have enough credits to be a sophomore at EDHS. You must be registered for driver education class for 2011-2012. We do not allow freshmen into driver education class. 2011-2012 1st Semester Students Students entering driver education NEXT year (2011-2012) first semester, will be able to pick up their instruction permit applications in the office on or after July 21, 2011. Take the application to the Secretary of State Driver Services Facility in Galena (near Piggly Wiggly). You will take a written test, an eye exam, and you will need to pay $20 BEFORE THAT DAY, pick up a Rules of the Road book from the driver's license office in Galena to study for the written test. *All students should have their permits by the first day of school.* 2011-2012 2nd Semester Students Students in second semester for 2011-2012 will receive their instruction permit applications at school in mid-December, 2011. Take the application to the Secretary of State Driver Services Facility in Galena (near Piggly Wiggly). You will take a written test, an eye exam, and you will need to pay $20 BEFORE THAT DAY, pick up a Rules of the Road book from the driver's license office in Galena to study for the written test. *All students should have their permits by the first day of class.* QUESTIONS? Brian McLane brmclane@gmail.com 815-747-3188, ext. 1118 (school) 563-580-3571 (cell)	NEW! NEW! NEW! Law Updates Photo Radar to be used in IL construction zones Parental access to teen driving records TEXTING WHILE DRIVING *is now illegal* in Illinois as of January 1, 2010; The Distracted Driving Law also outlaws use of a cell phone in a school zone or a construction zone. Any driver under age 19 cannot use a cell phone AT ALL while driving.**
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE: TITLE 92: TRANSPORTATION CHAPTER II: SECRETARY OF STATE PART 1030 ISSUANCE OF LICENSES SECTION 1030.1 DEFINITIONS "Enrolled in a Driver Education Course" – active participation in, and the 30 days immediately preceding, the start of regularly scheduled classroom instruction of an approved driver education course. (Source: Added at 33 Ill. Reg. 2391, effective January 21, 2009) TITLE 92: TRANSPORTATION CHAPTER II: SECRETARY OF STATE PART 1030 ISSUANCE OF LICENSES SECTION 1030.65 INSTRUCTION PERMITS A minor who wishes to receive an instruction permit shall be at least 15 years old and enrolled in a driver education course. (Source: Amended at 33 Ill. Reg. 2391, effective January 21, 2009) More Information This is a link to the state administrative code, Part 1030, Issuance of License. The above information is taken from the code.	Galena, IL Driver Services Facility Hours & Info Please watch this important video about teens behind the wheel. Thank You Runde Auto Group for providing our driver education vehicle! Impact Teen Drivers 7,000 U.S. Teens Will Die This Year... How many don't have to? You might think this problem is about kids and alcohol. It isn't. Distractions from texting, music, cell phones, lipstick, passengers kill more teens than all of those others combined.
New, Tougher Teen Driving Laws Effective as of January 1, 2008 Governor Rod R. Blagojevich joined Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White in signing SB 172 into law on Monday, August 20, 2007. Senate Bill 172, known as Jesse White's Teen Driving Bill and sponsored by Sen. John Cullerton (D-Chicago) and Rep. John D'Amico (D-Chicago), is based on recommendations made by a Task Force assembled by Secretary of State Jesse White. The press release and summary of the law changes can be found at http://www.isbe.net/funding/pdf/sb172_law.pdf SB 172 becomes effective January 1, 2008, except for the provision requiring six hours of on-the-street driving, which takes effect July 1, 2008. Other Recent Changes to Teen Driving Laws: Effective June 22, 2006, PA 94-0897 strengthens the Illinois Graduated Driver's License program by increasing the amount of practice time to 50 hours, including 10 hours of night driving, young drivers will need before being able to obtain a driver's license. This new law requires the parent, legal guardian or other responsible adult to provide written consent at the time of driver's license application verifying the teen is sufficiently prepared and able to safely operate a motor vehicle. Effective January 1, 2006, PA 94-0241 Each driver under the age of 18 years and each of the driver's passengers under the age of 19 years (changed from 18) shall wear a safety belt. More Laws Parents and Teens Should Know: Effective July 1, 2007, An unmarried person under 18 years of age may have their driver's license cancelled or the Secretary of State's office may refuse to issue a driver's license or permit to an individual who fails to maintain school attendance. A person who holds an instruction permit or a graduated license (under age 19) may not use a wireless phone while driving a vehicle except to contact a law enforcement agency, health care provider, or emergency services agency for emergency purposes. Driver Education Links Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) IL Graduated Driver's License 50-Hour Practice Driving Log Cyberdrive Illinois Cyberdrive Illinois Driver Education Page Illinois Rules of the Road Book Online Driver Education Links Mr. Goodwrench A look inside an internal combustion engine Four stroke engine animation Automotive Animations CarTalk.com Jump-Start Instructions New Way to Set Mirrors and Eliminate Blind Spots The Weather Channel Driving Game