Licensing ExamsLicensing Exams

•Vision Screening

•Written Exam

•Driving Exam

Vision Screening•20/40 w/ or w/o glasses or contacts

•140 degrees of peripheral vision

•Noted on license

•Glasses or contacts must be worn when driving

Written Exam•ID signs by shape, color, or symbol•ID signals & pavement markings•Questions about traffic laws, safety rules, crash prevention & vehicle equipment

Driving Exam•Behind-the-wheel

(pg12 RR)

•New drivers & +75 yr old

Drivers Under 21•Classroom Education•Instruction Permit•Graduated Driver Licensing Program (GDL)

Classroom EducationHow many hours of class?•Must successfully complete 30 hours of classroom instruction

Which 2 exam must you pass for a permit?•Pass Illinois State Permit Exam & Vision

Instruction Permit•15-17 yr. old•Completed Class/Vision/Exam•Valid for 2 yrs.•Held for 9 consecutive months.

Instruction Permit•Allowed to practice behind-the-wheel•Person must be +21yr. old & have a valid drivers license for at least 1 yr.•50 hours of driving practice, 10 hours at night

Graduated Driver Licensing Program

(GDL)

•Drivers ages 15-20•3 phase of specific guidelines

Class Worksheet