Columbia Driving School Co.FAQ's
Is Columbia Driving School Co. certified by the Illinois DMV to offer driver training courses?
Although we include Columbia Driving School Co. in our directory of driving schools for Chicago Illinois, we cannot make any assurances about whether or not Columbia Driving School Co. is licensed by the Illinois DMV. You should contact Columbia Driving School Co. directly and ask them if you are thinking about enrolling in their Chicago Illinois behind-the-wheel training class.
Somebody told me that I can skip out of attending a driver training school if my parents give me behind-the-wheel training instead. Is that permissible in Illinois?
Each state has its own rules regarding behind-the-wheel training. Some states will allow parentally-supervised behind-the-wheel training as a substitute for taking a behind-the-wheel training course which is taught by a professional driving instructor. However, not all states allow this. You should contact the Illinois DMV to find out for sure.
Do you know if Columbia Driving School Co. will let me take my driver training using an automatic-shift vehicle? I don't know anything about using a manual-shift.
Considering you're a brand new driver, you probably don't know a whole lot about driving ANY type of vehicle, be it a stick OR an automatic! Nevertheless, if you have a preference, you probably should contact Columbia Driving School Co. and see if they can accommodate you before signing up to take their driver training course.
I live out in the middle of nowhere. There are rural and mountain roads all around. Will Columbia Driving School Co. train me how to drive in BOTH rural AND city areas?
If you live in a rural or mountain town, chances are that a local driving school like Columbia Driving School Co. will include driving lessons specifically tailored to that terrain.
If I'm 14, can I get an instruction permit to drive in Illinois?
Possibly. However, you should be aware that most states require you to be at least 15½ years old before you can get an instruction permit. We recommend that you contact the Illinois Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or a licensed driving school such as Columbia Driving School Co. to find out exactly what the minimum age requirement is in Illinois.
I live in Chicago Illinois. Does the law say I have to enroll in both a drivers education classroom or online course and a driver training course in order to be fully-licensed here?
Each state has its own laws in regards to licensing procedures. However, most states do mandate that new, teen-aged drivers take both a behind-the-wheel training course plus either a drivers education online course or drivers education classroom course .
I am looking to enroll in a Chicago Illinois drivers education course. Can Columbia Driving School Co. assist me with this?
Yes. behind-the-wheel training courses are available in Chicago Illinois through Columbia Driving School Co.. Please contact Columbia Driving School Co. directly with questions regarding their schedule of classes and registration information.
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 sign up to take 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 successfully complete an approved behind-the-wheel training course as a prerequisite to obtaining their first driver's license.
Can I enroll in a Illinois behind-the-wheel training course prior to having my Illinois learners permit?
Most states require pre-licensed drivers to hold a learners permit before being permitted to enroll in a behind-the-wheel training course. You should contact a driving school like Columbia Driving School Co. and ask for more information.