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Driver’s Education

Coordinator
Mrs. Cara Gresh – email
618-346-6320 ext 1117
[email protected]

Collinsville High School offers Driver’s Education for students who reside in Collinsville Community Unit School District #10.

If you are under 18 years old, the Illinois Office of the Secretary of State (SOS) requires you to complete an approved driver’s education course before you can obtain your driver’s license.

A complete driver education course includes:

  • 30 hours of classroom instruction.  A student may miss a maximum of 5 classes, but each class must be made up; if the student misses more than 5 classes, he or she must re-enroll and the entire classroom training repeated.
  • minimum of 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction.
  • minimum of 6 hours of in-vehicle observation.

Completing a driver’s education course provides the safe driving skills and knowledge necessary to begin gaining driving experience with a licensed adult and eventually take on the responsibilities of driving alone.

How Driver’s Education Classroom and Behind-the-Wheel Instruction is Scheduled:

CHS students are assigned a course for Driver’s Education classroom instruction based on birthdate.

After passing the driver’s permit test and obtaining an instruction permit (see Permit Phase below) AND driving at least 30 hours with parents, the student can request behind-the-wheel instruction.

Once a student has met the requirements, the parent/guardian can request behind-the-wheel instruction via email at [email protected].  Please include the student’s FULL NAME and BIRTHDATE.  You may also indicate a preference for behind-the-wheel training times/days.

Behind-the-wheel training takes place before school (6:15 am – 7:45 am) or after school (3:00 pm- 4:30 pm) on Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday; there are limited sessions available during school day lunch periods and on Saturdays.  Check with the Driver’s Education department via email.  Students are required to complete 8 sessions (12 hours).

The CHS Driver’s Education behind-the-wheel fee is $250.

When the behind-the-wheel request email is received, the course will be entered into Skyward Family Access.  Once the request has been processed and added to Skyward, the parent/guardian can pay the fee online using debit, credit or e-transfer.

To pay the Driver’s Education fee:

  • Log into Skyward Family Access (Note you must access Skyward using a web browser, the Skyward App does not include Fee Management.  Remember, you can also access Skyward via the icon on our homepage.)
  • Choose Fee Management from the menu on the far left of the page.
  • Driver’s Education behind-the-wheel fee should display.
  • Choose to “Make a Payment”
  • You will be directed to the Collinsville CUSD 10 Web Store
  • You will need to log in (or create a log in).  If you have previously paid fees to CUSD 10, you should already have an account to log in.
  • Follow the directions to pay the fee.

Behind-the-wheel instruction time will NOT be scheduled until payment is received in full.

The student will be notified of assigned behind-the-wheel session via email.

Summer School Driver’s Education

Private school high school students, and CHS students who qualify, may register to take Driver’s Education during the summer. Driver’s Ed is available at a cost of $250.00 and is arranged by Driver’s Education Coordinator Mrs. Cara Gresh.  She can be reached at 618-346-6320 ext. 1117 or [email protected].

Registration and payment for Summer School Driver’s Education are handled through the 2020 Summer School link.

Graduated Driver’s License

The State of Illinois has a Graduated Driver’s Licensing Program to help students gain the experience necessary for a lifetime of safe driving.

PERMIT PHASE — DRIVERS AGE 15

  • Must be at least 15 years of age
  • Cost $20 for permit.  $5 replacement fee if lost.
  • Parent/legal guardian consent required to obtain an instruction permit.
  • Must be enrolled in an approved driver education course, and must pass vision and written tests.
  • Nighttime driving restrictions — Sun.-Thurs., 10 p.m.-6 a.m.; Fri.-Sat., 11 p.m.-6 a.m. (local curfews may differ).
  • Permit must be held for a minimum of nine months.
  • Must practice driving a minimum of 50 hours, including 10 hours at night, supervised by a parent or adult ages 21 or older with a valid driver’s license.
  • Must not acquire any driving infractions, underage alcohol convictions or court supervisions during the nine month permit phase.
  • Number of passengers is limited to one in the front seat and the number of safety belts in the back seat.
  • Any cell phone/wireless use while driving, including a hands-free device, is prohibited for drivers under age 19, except in the case of an emergency to contact a law enforcement agency, healthcare provider or emergency services agency.
  • Permit is valid for up to two years.

INITIAL LICENSING PHASE — DRIVERS AGES 16-17

  • Parent/legal guardian must certify that a minimum of 50 hours of practice driving, including 10 hours at night, has been completed.
  • Parent/legal guardian must accompany teen to provide written consent to obtain a driver’s license, OR complete and notarize an Affidavit/Consent for Minor to Drive form. Must have completed Driver Education course at CHS.
  • Nighttime driving restrictions — Sun.-Thurs., 10 p.m.-6 a.m.; Fri.-Sat., 11 p.m.-6 a.m. (local curfews may differ).
  • Must maintain a conviction-free driving record for six months prior to turning 18. A traffic conviction during the Initial Licensing Phase may extend restrictions beyond age 18.
  • For the first 12 months of licensing, or until the driver turns 18, whichever occurs first, the number of passengers is limited to one person under age 20, unless the passenger(s) is a sibling, stepsibling, child or stepchild of the driver. After this period, the number of passengers is limited to one in the front seat and the number of safety belts in the back seat.
  • Any cell phone/wireless use while driving, including a hands-free device, is prohibited for drivers under age 19, except in the case of an emergency to contact a law enforcement agency, healthcare provider or emergency services agency.

To obtain your Driver’s License you MUST have the following:

  1. Instruction Permit and its receipt.
  2. Your Birth Certificate (certified, NOT a copy).
  3. Proof of Residence (piece of mail w/your name and address on it).
  4. Your signed Social Security card.
  5. An under the age of 18 applicant will need a 50-hour certification sheet validated by the driver’s parent or legal guardian
  6. Completed behind-the-wheel training and passed.
  7. Pass a driving test administered by a Secretary of State examiner at any of the Driver’s Services Facilities in Illinois.

Safe Driving Event

The entire Collinsville High School sophomore class has the opportunity to participate in an annual Teen Safe Driving event organized by the Collinsville Maryville Caseyville Rotary Club.

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