The Secretary of State is working on new protocols/guidelines for obtaining instruction permits to limit exposure and long lines at the DMV. Once those protocols are in place and have been conveyed to us, we will communicate our process to expedite getting all students their instruction permit as quickly as possible.

Virtual makeup session options will be available for students who began their course in 2019 or later. How it works:

Behind the wheel sessions will resume in Phase 3 of the Governor’s re-opening plan.

Instructors will be reaching out to students directly to schedule. Online scheduling will be disabled.   

Students who are 16 years old, or will be 16 in June, July or August 2020, AND have had their permit for 9 months, or will complete their 9-month eligibility in June, July or August of 2020, will be prioritized.

For the safety of our students, staff and all families, students will have the option to forgo observation time to complete out their state requirements without needing to make up this time at a later date. Further details will be given by instructors when scheduling. Students who prefer to complete their observation time may do so in the future, when it is deemed safe to do so. 

All behind the wheel sessions will be one-on-one instruction until further notice.

Home pickup will be temporarily suspended to maximize availability. All behind the wheel sessions will originate and end at an Excel facility. Instructors will give further details when scheduling.

The following safety protocols have been instated for all behind the wheel sessions until further notice:

• All students and instructors will be required to wear cloth a face mask during the entirety of behind the wheel lessons. Students are required to bring their own face mask
• All vehicles will be wiped down with disinfectant spray before each lesson begins. Areas to be wiped down include: door frame/handles, windows, seatbelt, seatbelt buckles, steering console, steering wheel, turn signal, gearshift, dashboard, parking brake and any other vehicle parts that have been touched by the student and/or instructor
• All students will be provided with an individual sealed hand sanitizing packet to sanitize their hands before entering the vehicle
• When weather permits, behind the wheel sessions will be conducted with the windows open, to create airflow and minimize the spread of germs
• Refraining the use of the re-circulated air option for the car’s ventilation during student drives

They must turn 15 before the final day of class. Example: If the class starts January 1st and ends February 17th, your student may enroll in the class as long as he/she turns 15 by February 17th. 

They are required to complete 30 hours of classroom training, 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training and 6 hours of in-car observation with another student. 

Teens under the age of 18 are required to drive 50 hours with a licensed driver over the age of 21 who has had their license for over a year. 40 hours should be completed during daylight and 10 hours should be completed at night.  Your driving hours with an instructor may not count towards the 50 unless you purchase extra hours after the original package hours are completed. 

Absolutely. All instructors are certified through the Secretary of State including extensive training and background checks. 

We accept cash, check and all major credit cards/ATM cards.

You sure can. We ask for $100.00 upon registration. The remaining balance is due by the end of the second week of class. If you need further accomodations, please contact the main office to set up a payment plan at 630-983-9235.

There is. If the drive is cancelled within 24 hours of the lesson, you will "forfeit" the drive. This will require you to pay an additional $50.00 to reinstate that lesson. If you cancel before the 24 hour window, there is no fee. 

Your student can miss up to 4 days HOWEVER all missed classes must be made up prior to receiving their license. If a student misses more than 4 days, their account will be put on hold as we wait to hear from you to determine which class they would like to be switched into. Once they are switched into a new class they must start from the beginning. You will also be re-charged the $100 deposit fee.    

You can sign up for a make-up session by logging into your account and clicking on the tab labeled “classes.” After the session is missed, the class will be highlighted in red with a button that says "schedule make-up." There are two ways to make up, In-Class or Independent Study. **you must miss the class before scheduling the make up session

Independent Study: Student sits outside of the classroom and completes assigned tasks based on the day of absence. 

In-Class Make Up: Student selects whatever session that was missed and participates in that exact class, which will be led by the certified classroom instructor.  This method is the easiest and most enjoyable for students.

Forms can be printed from our website once your student logs into their profile. Select the header labeled “forms” and click on the title of each form to download a printable version. These forms are also attached to the Welcome Email you receive a few days before class begins.

If you do not remember the password or username, please call the office.

Excel will help prepare your student for the written test by having them take a practice permit test on the second day of class. This is NOT the offical exam. The offical written exam is administered at any full service DMV. Once your student passes the written and vision exams at the DMV, they are issued a learners permit. 

Behind-the-wheel sessions can be booked online by logging into your profile and clicking in the “Behind-the-Wheel” tab. Most instructors book drives through the website but there are a few who may book drives through text message/phone call. If your instructor does not book drives through the website, a contact number will be available for that specific instructor.    

Of course! After you’ve tried contacting the instructor to see if they can fit you in any sooner, call the office and we can set you up with a different instructor.

• Proof of name and date of birth (certified or original copy of birth certificate or passport)
• Proof of residency (something with student's name and address)
• Proof of signature (social security card, passport, ect)
• Permit application from a certified driving school
• Permit Fee: $20.00 (also covers cost of the license)

• Social Security Card
• Original or Certified copy of birth certificate
• 2 documents proving residency
• Original copy of permit
• Valid insurance and registration for vehicle
• Completed 50 hours form
• Letter from Secretary of State's office
  • This can include confirmation of completion via cyberdriveillinois.com

Once they are enrolled in our program there are two options:

1. You may pick up a permit application 30 days before class begins and take your student to the DMV. This is a good option if your student is at least 15 and 3 months.  In order to obtain the permit they must be 15 and be able to pass the written and vision tests. ** You MUST come to the main office in Naperville to receive this document.

2. On the second day of class your student will take a practice permit test. Upon passing the exam they will be given the permit application. As long as your student is 15, they can obtain their permit by passing the vision and written exams at the DMV. 

Log in to your student’s account and check their “Status” under Student Details. If their status is “Complete”, everything has been sent to the State’s office and you may start checking cyberdriveillinois.com. If their status is “Incomplete” we are missing either a form, a class needs to be made up, or there is still a balance on the account. If the status says “Active”, please give us a call so we may double check the file.

Scroll down to the box that says “Online Services” and click on “Drivers Education Course Completion Check.” Enter in your student Drivers License/Permit Number and click submit. 

https://www.ilsos.gov/deccheck/

To be eligible for their license they must take a 6 hour adult course (if they did not take the 30 hours of classroom instruction before they turned 18). Excel offers this course one Saturday per month from 11:00am-5:00pm at our Naperville location for $100. Once the student is 18, there is no driving requirement but they must obtain a Permit from the DMV before they apply for their license. They will receive information about obtaining the permit during the 6 hour course. Please call the office to register.    

Absolutely. Although this class is geared toward students between the ages of 18 and 20, this class may help you learn the Rules of the Road and prepare you for the Permit test at the DMV.    

Great question. Each person is unique in their abilities to pick up a new skill. That being said, the average adult student usually completes around 6 hours with an instructor before applying for their license. We find our adult students to be most successful when they have a friend or family member to practice with, in addition to lessons with one of our instructors.   

We sure do. We charge $65 per hour as well as a variety of other options. A 2 hours package is $125, 3 hours is $180, 6 hours is $330 and 10 hours is $545. If you are looking for something different, give us a call.    

No worries, we are here to help! We offer the Remedial Class once a month at our Plainfield Location. The 4 hour course is $100.00 and is held from 11am-3pm one Saturday per month. Once the class is completed, we will send your information to the Secretary of State’s office so you may get your license reinstated. Please call the office to register. 

Please bring the letter you received stating you must take the Graduate To Safety Remedial Course. If you can not find this letter, please bring something that contains your Driver’s License number.