Melrose Park Driving SchoolFAQ's
How do I know if Melrose Park Driving School is licensed by Illinois's DMV to offer behind-the-wheel training courses?
While we do include Melrose Park Driving School's contact information in our driving school directory, we cannot say with certainty as to whether Melrose Park Driving School is licensed by the State of Illinois. We recommend that you either contact Melrose Park Driving School directly or possibly the Illinois DMV to find out if Melrose Park Driving School is a certified driver training school.
I heard that parents can fill the role of driving supervisor in Illinois, so taking a Melrose Park behind-the-wheel training course like the one Melrose Park Driving School offers is not necessary. Is that true?
You should contact the Illinois DMV or a licensed driving school like Melrose Park Driving School and ask them. While parent-taught driving instruction is permitted in some states, many states do NOT allow it.
What happens if I don't know how to operate a stick-shift vehicle? Will Melrose Park Driving School allow me to do my behind-the-wheel training with an automatic-shift car?
Considering you're a brand new driver, you probably don't know much about driving any type of vehicle--manual-shift or automatic-shift! However, if you prefer to complete your behind-the-wheel training using an automatic-shift vehicle, you should contact Melrose Park Driving School and let them know before you sign up to take their driver training course. That way you will know for certain if they will accommodate you.
I live in a small rural community, where there are a lot of small, unpaved roads. Will my driver training with Melrose Park Driving School include learning how to drive in rural areas? Or do they just offer training for urban driving?
Most local driving schools will likely want their students to be taught how to drive safely in the local area. Therefore, chances are good that the behind-the-wheel training you receive from Melrose Park Driving School will include handling unpaved roads and mountain driving.
I'm turning 14 in a few weeks. Can I get a instruction 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 Melrose Park Driving School to find out for certain what the minimum driving age is in your local area.
Will I be required to enroll in both a drivers education classroom or online course and a driver training course in Melrose Park Illinois?
It depends on which state you live in, but many states now require new teen-aged drivers to register for both a drivers education course as well as a driver training course.
I have to take a defensive driving course in Melrose Park Illinois. Can I meet this requirement by enrolling in Melrose Park Driving School?
Yes, Melrose Park Driving School offers defensive driving courses in Melrose Park Illinois. You will need to contact Melrose Park Driving School directly to get more information on the types of courses they offer and when to register for a class.
What are the requirements in Melrose Park Illinois for obtaining a drivers license?
It depends on your state's laws, however in many states, teen-agers must complete both a safe driving classroom course and a driver training course. Melrose Park Driving School may offer an approved driver training course which you could take. Please contact Melrose Park Driving School for information regarding their available classes and how to go about signing up for them.
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 enroll in an approved behind-the-wheel training course as a prerequisite to getting their first driver's license.
Is it okay for me to register for a driver training class in Illinois before I receive my Illinois instruction permit to drive?
Probably not. Most states require first-time drivers to have their instruction permit before they are allowed to register for a behind-the-wheel training program. You should contact a driving school like Melrose Park Driving School and request more information.