Driver Education
IF A STUDENT IS UNDER 18 YEARS OLD, HE OR SHE MUST PASS BOTH PHASES BEFORE GETTING HIS OR HER DRIVER'S LICENSE.
Students at Argo will take Driver Ed classroom their sophomore year during their PE class. Any student who does not will have opportunities in the summer and a Saturday class during the year.
Summer Driver Education Classroom 2024
Phase 1 - The Classroom
- Pass the vision test with 20/40 visual acuity
- Bring in a $20.00 check or money order made out to the Secretary of State for the state permit fee.
- Pass the written Illinois Rules of the Road Exam with an 80 % or better
- Pass the class
Phase 2 - Behind the Wheel
The instructors recommend that every student complete one (1) to two (2) hours of driving time each week outside of school. This will help with the student’s progress. Students may be withdraw/failure due to absences.
Attendance Policy
Cooperative Driver Program
If the student qualifies, they will take the Road Test with the driver ed instructor on the last day of behind the wheel. If the student passes that test, they will receive a blue “waiver” from the instructor that he or she will take with them to the DMV. If they are not a spot check date, they can bypass the road test at the DMV and just present proper paper work.
Driving is a Continuous Process
I Passed the Classroom, What's Next?
PLEASE NOTE: Just paying the $150.00 does not sign you up for BTW class, you must follow the instructions to the left to sign up for the BTW class.
I Passed BTW (Behind the Wheel)
Please remember to click on this link prior to going to the DMV to ensure that you are eligible to receive your license. If you are not eligible, ask yourself the following questions:
- Did I pass Classroom AND Behind the Wheel (BTW)?
- Has it been NINE (9) months since my permit was issued? (Issue date is on the top right of your permit. Add 9 months to that date.)
- Am I at least 16 years of age.
If you answered “NO” to any one of those questions you are not entitled to receive your Driver’s License. You will not be cleared until you resolve any issue with the above 3 questions. If you have any problems or questions feel free to email the Driver Education Department at: Russ Nowak [email protected]
Parents' Role
A successful driver education experience is a cooperative partnership of student, parents/guardians, and instructors. You can assist by becoming involved in your teenager’s driving experience. Talk about and support the program, provide 1-2 hours of at home practice your student each week, and encourage your son/daughter to develop the skills, attitudes, and habits that will make him/her a low risk driver. You are not expected to replace the Driver Ed instructor, but rather support, encourage, supplement, and assist in developing a low risk driver.