Auto Metro Driving SchoolFAQ's
Is Auto Metro Driving School an approved driving school in Illinois?
Just because a driving school appears on our directory of driver training institutions, we cannot guarantee that they are fully licensed to offer behind-the-wheel training courses in Illinois. We highly recommend that you contact Auto Metro Driving School directly or the Illinois DMV to find out for sure if Auto Metro Driving School offers hands-on driving courses that have been approved by the State of Illinois.
Is it true that my mom or dad can be my driving instructor when I do my behind-the-wheel training instead of a professional driving school instructor like the ones they have at Auto Metro Driving School?
It depends on what your state's laws are. You should contact the Illinois DMV or a licensed driving school like Auto Metro Driving School to find out if Illinois allows behind-the-wheel training with a parent.
Do I need to tell Auto Metro Driving School that I need to train with an automatic-shift vehicle? I don't know how to operate a stick-shift vehicle.
Most new drivers don't know how to operate either a stick-shift OR and automatic-shift automobile! We recommend that you ask Auto Metro Driving School if you can complete your behind-the-wheel training using an automatic-shift car before you sign up to take their driver training course.
I live in a very rural area, where there are mountains and a lot of dirt roads. Do you know if Auto Metro Driving School offers training for driving in rural areas like where I live instead of just driving on smooth, paved roads in city areas?
Since you live in a rural area, a local driving school such as Auto Metro Driving School will tailor your driver training to handle the conditions in your area.
I'm turning 14 in a few days. Can I get a learner's permit to drive in Illinois after my 14th birthday?
Most likely, no. Most states (though not all) have laws which require that you be at least 15 or 15 1/2 before to be eligible to apply for a learner's permit. Nevertheless, you may wish to contact the Illinois DMV office or a Illinois-certified driving school such as Auto Metro Driving School to find out for certain what the minimum driving age is in your local area.
Do you know if the laws in Illinois require new teen-aged drivers to enroll in a driver training course in addition to a drivers education classroom or online course?
The laws vary from state to state, but many states do require you to successfully complete a driver training course with "hands-on" practice in addition to a drivers education classroom or online course.
I have to take a safe driving class in Chicago Illinois before Illinois will give me my driver's license. Does Auto Metro Driving School offer this type of course?
Auto Metro Driving School does offer the safe driver training course in Chicago Illinois that is required by the State of Illinois. You will need to contact Auto Metro Driving School directly for more information about the behind-the-wheel courses they offer and their class schedules.
Do I have to take drivers education to get a Illinois driver's license?
Drivers education requirements vary depending on which state you live in, but you should be aware that most states require new, teen-aged drivers to register for both a behind-the-wheel training course in addition to a drivers education classroom or online course. You may wish to contact the Illinois DMV to find out exactly what requirements you will need to meet in order to obtain your first driver's license.
What are the laws in Illinois concerning driver training courses? Do I have to take one to get my driver's license?
Yes, you do. Illinois law states that new drivers take an approved behind-the-wheel training course as a prerequisite to obtaining their first driver's license.
Can I register for a Illinois driver training course prior to having my Illinois learners permit?
Most states require pre-licensed drivers to hold a instruction permit before being permitted to sign up to take a behind-the-wheel training course. You should contact a driving school like Auto Metro Driving School and ask for more information.