Presto Driving SchoolFAQ's
Presto Driving School is listed on your website as a driving school which offers behind-the-wheel training courses. How do I know if Presto Driving School is a certified school in Illinois?
While we include a list of driving schools on our website for your convenience, we cannot guarantee that every single one of them is currently licensed by the Illinois DMV. We suggest you contact Presto Driving School directly or the Illinois DMV to find out if Presto Driving School is a fully-accredited driver training school.
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 driver 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.
I have no clue how to drive a manual-shift vehicle. What happens if Presto Driving School makes me train on a stick-shift vehicle?
Considering the fact you are a brand new driver, you probably don't know much about operating ANY type of vehicle....stick OR automatic! If you prefer to do your hands-on driver training with an automatic-shift vehicle, you may want to call Presto Driving School and let them know before you enroll in their driver training course. That way you'll know for certain whether Presto Driving School will be able to accommodate you before you pay them any money.
The area in which I live is mostly undeveloped--very few paved roads and mountains are all around. Will Presto Driving School be able to teach me how to drive safely on bumpy terrain as well as in a city or town?
Considering that you live in a rural area, chances are excellent that a local driving school like Presto Driving School will want you to be able to drive safely on unpaved roads and other types of bumpy terrain. You may wish to contact Presto Driving School to find out exactly what their behind-the-wheel training course includes before registering for their training course.
After I turn 14, will I be eligible to obtain my instruction permit so I can begin to learn how to drive?
It depends on which state you live in, however most states unfortunately require you to be at least 15 (or sometimes 15 1/2) before you can be issued a learner's permit. We suggest that you contact a local driver training school such as Presto Driving School or the Illinois DMV office to learn more about the minimum age requirement for driving in Illinois.
Will I be required to complete both a drivers education classroom or online course and a behind-the-wheel training course in Des Plaines Illinois?
It depends on which state you live in, but many states now mandate new teen-aged drivers to successfully complete both a drivers education course as well as a driver training course.
I have to take a safe driving class in Des Plaines Illinois before Illinois will give me my driver's license. Does Presto Driving School offer this type of course?
Presto Driving School does offer the behind-the-wheel training course in Des Plaines Illinois that is required by the State of Illinois. You will need to contact Presto Driving School directly for more information about the behind-the-wheel courses they offer and their class schedules.
I live in Des Plaines Illinois. What are the requirements for me to be able to get my first Illinois driver's license?
It depends on the particular laws of Illinois, but most states require teen-aged first-time license applicants to successfully complete both a safe driving classroom course and a driver training course. Presto Driving School may offer courses which would meet the behind-the-wheel training requirement, however you will need to contact them directly to find out exactly what types of courses they offer.
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 driver training course as a prerequisite to getting their first driver's license.
Is it possible to register for a Illinois-approved driver training course before I obtain my Illinois instruction permit?
It depends on what the specific laws are in Illinois, however most states require first-time drivers to receive an instruction permit before registering for a behind-the-wheel training course. We recommend you contact a driving school such as Presto Driving School to obtain more information.