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Best Driver's Ed Courses In Chicago

Want to hit the road? Whether you're a new driver or one that needs to brush up on some skills, driver's ed courses are a must. Not only do they teach you the rules of the road, but they teach how to operate a car. The courses also prepare a student either for a learner's permit or a driver's license. And in some cases, you can avoid paying a ticket by completing a traffic school course. Whatever your need, these five driving schools -- some with physical locations, some solely online -- will help you get behind the wheel.
Illinois Driving School
3750 W. Irving Park Road
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 866-1888
www.illinoisdriversed.com

With more than 30 years of experience, this driving school -- located on Chicago's north side -- also has the distinction of being the first "green" driving school, which means they use hybrid cars to teach their students. No matter what the age of the students, all teachers focus on teaching drivers how to pay attention to the road, especially in Chicago's urban environment, as its the school's belief that paying attention is key to reducing the number of accidents. In fact, they're accident free since they opened in the 80s! There's a two lesson minimum for all students who are age 18 or older. For teens, the school offers the requirement, which includes a mixture of classroom, driving and observing. Refresher courses are also available for adults.

Chicagoland Auto Metro Driving School Inc.
7452 W. Belmont Ave.
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 622-0966
www.metrodriving.com

With driving schools throughout Chicago and Chicagoland, Auto Metro is a convenient school for many. The school offers professional instruction for both teens and adults looking to learn how to navigate the suburbs and Chicago. All programs offered meet the state requirements, and are tailored to what the student needs to learn, from the basics to a refresher course on the rules of the road. A six-hour adult driver program, for those over 18, is also available.

Nova Driving School
2036 N. Western Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 489-2712
www.novadriving.com

Nova, with its two locations in Chicago, is one of the few schools in Illinois that's certified by the National Safety Council. If that's not testament enough, the variety in their instruction, and their stellar instruction and service is worth noting, too. The school understands some of the challenges of driving in the city, and offers courses that complement and enhance standard driver's ed programs. Some examples of this include defensive driving courses, as well as lessons in parallel parking.

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Driver's Ed
(888) 651-2886
www.driversed.com

As the pioneer of online driver's ed, this "school" may be untraditional, but it gets the job done. Since the courses are online, you can do it anywhere and everywhere at your convenience. The courses are also designed to fit all skill levels, whether you're preparing to get your license for the first time or you're looking to brush up on your driving skills. In fact, when you do brush up on your road knowledge, it can even help you get an insurance discount! The courses even include 3D animation to help you better prepare.

I Drive Safely
(800) 723-1955
www.idrivesafely.com

I Drive Safely is 100 percent online and offers a plethora of different courses, whether you need to go to traffic school after receiving a ticket, want to learn more about defensive driving or are first taking driver's ed. Depending on your age and needs, the online courses can also help you reduce your auto insurance. In addition to coursework, I Drive Safely is also chock full of resources for both new and more mature drivers.

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Elizabeth SanFilippo is a freelance writer, who enjoys trying new foods from all over the world. But her favorite city for culinary treats will always be Chicago. When not blogging about food, she's working part-time at a culinary vacation company, The International Kitchen, based in the Windy City, as well as repping Younique cosmetics and skincare products. Some of her writing can be found at Examiner.com.

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