Driving Lessons in River Forest

We’ve ranked the top driving schools in River Forest based on price, reputation, services, and more. Find the right one for you and book lessons now to secure your spot!

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6 best driving schools in River Forest

Coastline academy
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Coastline Academy is a modern driving school offering convenient, high-quality education across multiple states with professional instructors.
Mid City CDL Training Yard
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International Driving School
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As driving instructors, we specialize in assisting anxious individuals and approach our work with empathy and patience.
Howard Driving School
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We focus on helping nervous and first time drivers without resorting to yelling or cursing. Why pay extra elsewhere?
Windy City Driving School
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Looking for an adult driving school in Chicago? Look no further than our bi-lingual school, Amigo Driving School. Led by our expert instructor Victor, whose 2 1/2 years at Amigo Driving School speaks for itself, we strive to get you your license in just five classes. Be sure to check out our reviews before booking with us. As a family owned business, we are proud to serve the greater Chicago area and its surrounding suburbs.
Amigo Driving School
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We focus on teaching new drivers with great customer service and effective results.

Illinois Driving Lesson Requirements

  • Under 18 (Ages 15–17)

    • Before you can practice driving, you need to get a permit by passing the permit test. You can practice for it here.
    • You must complete a state-approved driver education course, which includes 30 hours of classroom instruction, 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training, and 6 hours of in-car observation.
    • Drivers under 18 must hold a permit for at least nine months and complete 50 hours of supervised driving (including 10 hours at night). You can find the driving log for download here.
    • To drive unsupervised, you'll need to upgrade your permit to a license by passing the road test (you can schedule the road test once you meet the requirements detailed above).
  • Ages 18-20

  • If you're over 21

    If you're 21 or older, formal driver education or behind-the-wheel training is not required (but highly recommended). However, you must:

Schedule Your River Forest Driving Lessons with our Partners Near You

  • Illinois DMV-approved driving school
  • Home pickup and drop-off available
  • Modern cars with dual controls, safety cameras, and GPS tracking
  • Online scheduling for your convenience
  • Personalized lessons for teens, adults, and seniors

How It Works

1. Choose time, location, & date
Enter your ZIP code to see available driving lessons in your area.
2. Reserve lessons that work for you
Once you’ve found a good time & date for your lessons, you can reserve them immediately. You’ll receive a confirmation email and text message, along with other lesson instructions.
3. Start behind-the-wheel training
Learn everything from basic controls to safe, defensive driving with certified River Forest instructors. Each instructor has completed an intensive training course adhering to state standards (and beyond).
4. Get your driver’s license
Once you’ve completed the required hours, you’ll be prepared for the DMV road test. Once you pass, you’ll get your license.

Learn Key Skills

Rest assured, all necessary key driving skills are covered

Freeway Driving
Parking
Intersections
Changing Lanes
Passing
Nighttime Driving
Defensive Driving

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