Your Guide to Rock Island Illinois Licensing Procedures and Online Driver Education
On behalf of the State of Rock Island Illinois, we welcome you to the world of driving! The process of applying for your Rock Island Illinois learner's permit or first Rock Island Illinois driver license can be as daunting as it is exciting, and so we have put together this short guide to help you through the process
Rock Island Illinois has a Graduated Driver License Program for Rock Island Illinois teen drivers, and there are a few things to keep in mind to make sure that applying for your Rock Island Illinois driving license goes as smoothly as possible. So let's not waste anymore time!
Rock Island Illinois Instructional Permit or Rock Island Illinois Learner Permit
When you turn 15, you can finally apply for an Rock Island Illinois learner's permit, otherwise known as an Rock Island Illinois supervised instruction permit. You must have your Rock Island Illinois learner's license on your person at all times and a licensed driver who is at least 21 years of age must be sitting in the front passenger seat at all times. In order to apply for your Rock Island Illinois learner's permit, you'll need to meet the following requirements:
- Be 15-17 years old
- Enroll in a State of Rock Island Illinois approved Driver Education Program
- Study the Rock Island Illinois driver handbook thoroughly
- Take the required personal information to your local Rock Island Illinois Driver Service Center
Once you arrive at the Rock Island Illinois Driver Service Center, you'll have to:
- pay a $20 processing fee
- take a vision test
- pass a written exam
If you survived, then give yourself a pat on the back: you just earned your Rock Island Illinois learner's permit, which is valid for 2 years. After you've had your Rock Island Illinois learner's permit for 9 months, you can apply for your Rock Island Illinois driver's license.
Your First Rock Island Illinois Driver's License or Rock Island Illinois Provisional License
If you've gotten this far, you're well on your way to becoming a full-fledged Rock Island Illinois driver. In order to apply for your first Rock Island Illinois provisional driver license, you'll need to meet the following requirements:
- keep your Rock Island Illinois learner's permit for 9 months in good standing
- complete the mandatory Rock Island Illinois driver education program
- maintain 8 passing grades in the two most recent school semesters
- written certification from your parent that you completed the required 50 driving hours
- these 50 hours must include 10 hours at night
At the Rock Island Illinois Driver Service Center, you'll present your Rock Island Illinois learner's license and the required personal information. Then comes a three-part driver license exam, which includes the dreaded road test (which should be no problem if you've done well up to this point). If you survive, then a second pat on the back is in order: you've just earned your Rock Island Illinois driver license!
Once you turn 17 and have held your Rock Island Illinois provisional without any traffic violations, you will earn your Rock Island Illinois full license. Congratulations!
Rock Island Illinois Teen Driver License Restrictions and Penalties
Driving is a privilege, not a right. The Graduated Driver License Program gives you a chance to "earn" your way to full driving privileges. Until then, there are several restrictions you need to keep in mind regarding your Rock Island Illinois learner's license or Rock Island Illinois driver's license.
Rock Island Illinois Learner's Permit Restrictions: With an Rock Island Illinois learner's permit, you must always be supervised by a licensed driver who is at least 21 and in the front passenger seat. Furthermore:
- Always keep your Rock Island Illinois provisional license on hand
- All passengers must wear seat belts
- Observe all of the alcohol and intoxicating substance laws
- You are allowed to drive with your permit until 10 p.m. on weeknights, and until 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
Rock Island Illinois Provisional License Restrictions:
- Always have your Rock Island Illinois provisional license on hand
- All occupants must wear seat belts
- Observe all of the alcohol and intoxicating substance laws
- Also, no driving between 10PM to 6 AM Sunday through Thursday or 11PM to 6AM Friday through Saturday unless you're accompanied by your parent or guardian is present
If you're caught driving outside the restricted hours, your Rock Island Illinois driver license could be suspended. Drivers under 18 should also be aware that you may face Rock Island Illinois driver's license suspension for insufficient high school attendance.But cheer up: as soon as you turn 18, these restrictions are lifted!
Rock Island Illinois Auto Insurance Rock Island Illinois Financial Responsibility Laws
Once you receive your Rock Island Illinois driver's license, you're ready to drive, right? Not quite: traffic accidents--minor and major--can happen to even the most seasoned drivers. Thus, any vehicle registered in Rock Island Illinois must be covered by liability insurance. The minimum coverage is:
- $20,000 for personal injury
- $40,000 per person
- $15,000 for property damage.
If you are ever caught driving without Rock Island Illinois mandatory liability insurance, you could be fined $500 for a first time offense. For subsequent offenses, you will receive a four month vehicle registration suspension. And, if you're involved in an accident and cannot provide proof of insurance, your Rock Island Illinois learner's permit or Rock Island Illinois provisional license could be suspended. Do NOT get on Rock Island Illinois roads in an uninsured vehicle!
Rock Island Illinois Drunk Driving, Cell Phone, and Text Messaging Laws
As you're probably aware, a drunk and/or distracted driver is a dangerous driver. As a new Rock Island Illinois driver, it's vital that you learn the Rock Island Illinois drunk driving, cell phone, and text messaging laws.
Upon your first conviction of a Rock Island Illinois DUI (0.08 blood alcohol level), you will face the following penalties:
- Jail sentence of up to 1 year
- Rock Island Illinois license suspension of at least 1 year
- Breath alcohol ignition interlock device installation
- Up to a $2500 fine
- Community service--100 hour minimum (if BAC above 0.16)
Clearly, getting behind the wheel drunk is not a game you want to play. And of course, further Rock Island Illinois DUI convictions will result in increased jail time, community service, fines, and Rock Island Illinois license suspension or even Rock Island Illinois license revocation.
Currently, Rock Island Illinois prohibits texting while driving, and fines begin at $75. You are also prohibited from using cell phones while driving through school zones. In all other instances, be VERY careful while using your cell phone, even if it's within the rules.
Rock Island Illinois Online Driver Education
Anyone applying for a Rock Island Illinois provisional license must take an Rock Island Illinois approved driver education course. The Rock Island Illinois State Board of Education website has complete information on approved Rock Island Illinois online driver education programs.