Illinois Driver's Handbook, Section 3: Drivers Under Age 21
The instruction permit, supervised practice, the Graduated Driver Licensing program and penalties for young drivers.
Summary written by MyPermitExam from the official handbook, 2026. Not a copy of the handbook. Checked Oct 2026. Not affiliated with the DMV. Illinois Rules of the Road (DSD A 112)
Key rules
- Permit at 15 (valid 24 months), held at least nine months, with 50 hours of practice including 10 at night. p. 16
- Under 18: no driving 10 p.m.-6 a.m. Sunday to Thursday and 11 p.m.-6 a.m. Friday and Saturday; no phone use under 19. p. 18
- First 12 months of the license: one passenger under 20 unless they are siblings or children. p. 18
- Under 21, two moving violations in 24 months bring at least a 30-day suspension. p. 20