Northwest Suburban Driving School

 

Why Northwest Suburban Driving School ?

We are very flexible, accommodating  &  "Student Friendly"

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START "PECKING AWAY" AT THOSE 50 HOURS !!

Professional Instruction & Quality Vehicles

 

We make driving "Fun" & "Safe"

Students Become: 

bulletSafe !!
bulletSmart !!
bulletDefensive !!
bulletAlert !!
bulletAware !!
bulletPrepared !!

 

Our Program: 

Our Classroom Courses:
bulletNicely structured & very well organized.
bulletVery detailed and helpful.
bulletExtremely thorough & complete.
bulletEasy to follow:  Very positive & allows students to understand & succeed.
bulletCurrent & on the cutting edge of driver's education:  NEW & current materials, issues, topics & technology in driver's education !

 The Curriculum: 

bulletAll information, important documents and materials are easily available for students & parents !
bulletEverything that is important is written down, typed up, presented & handed out to the students.
bulletMaterials are reviewed continuously in class.
bulletImportant information & documents are posted on our website.
bulletParent Packets, Family Packets and Supplemental Materials are available for guiding the parents as well !!.

 

bulletDefensive Driving is Included:  ( Behind the Wheel )
bulletA safe, highly rated, defensive driving program is included in the course.
bulletStudents are taught defensive driving:  The Smith System.
bulletStudents experience all types driving environments & conditions.

 

bulletThe first few days of class:

Important information and requirements are distributed, covered, reviewed & re-reviewed with the students:

bulletObtaining your permit.
bulletCourse requirements.
bulletRules of our driver’s education program.
bulletRules of the Road.
bulletDocuments necessary to receive a certificate of completion.
bulletInformation necessary to receive a driver’s license

 

bulletInstructors have the following approach:  ( See our Goals - Below )
bulletFriendly.
bulletProfessional - Well trained and experienced.
bulletVery Organized.
bulletFlexible.
bulletCalm and concise
bulletEasy instructions.
bulletSimple directions.
bulletHelpful Tips.
bulletEasy to follow and understand in both the classroom & during the BTW lessons.

 

bulletAll of our information from our driver's education program at Northwest Suburban Driving School is easily available to the students to study & remember !
bulletPresentation information, materials, important documents, tips, suggestions, & follow up reminders that the instructors give out to the students during the classroom sessions & the BTW lessons are typed up, distributed and reviewed.

 

Tell me more:

Why Take Driver's Education Privately, at Northwest Suburban Driving School ?

 

Extra Driving Practice &

Getting Your Permit

bulletGet Started, Right Away !!
bulletGet your permit at 15
bulletGet your license at 16
bulletStudents can enroll at 14, as long as they turn 15 by the last day of class.
bulletStudents can get their permit on their 15th birthday.
bulletStudents can get their driving permit, after the 2nd day of class
bulletStudents can practice, legally once they get their driving permit.
bulletAs soon as the students receive their driving permits, they can drive with their parents, or schedule driving lessons.
bulletUnlimited driving practice can be obtained before a student gets their driver's license.
bulletSTUDENTS CAN BEGIN THE 50 HOURS OF ADDITIONAL PRACTICE
bulletParents can feel more comforted and confident:  Knowing that their child is getting as much practice as possible before getting a driver's license !!
bulletStudents can develop & progress in a low stress, "student friendly" environment..

A quick note: Students who successfully complete driver's education at

Northwest Suburban Driving School, receive full high school credit.

 

BTW

 

Classroom

( Behind the Wheel )

bulletStudents receive lots of individualized instruction
bulletStudents can sign up with a friend, or they can be prepared to meet new people or make new friends.
bulletStudents receive 12 hours of in-car instruction.
bulletStudents receive the state required 30 hours of classroom training.
bulletSix hours of driving practice with friendly, experienced instructors.
bulletFlexible class times & driving times.
bulletSix hours of observation.
bulletFour & Five week classes.
bulletStudents can choose their driving partner, or they can be paired up with another student.
bulletStudents can miss up to 4 classes.
bulletStudents will become familiar with all of the roads & intersections in the entire surrounding area.
bulletConvenient days & times for make up classes.
bulletStudents can schedule driving lessons at their convenience.   Flexible driving times.
bulletClasses are held after school or evenings.
bulletStudents can schedule driving lessons on their free time.
bulletMorning, afternoon, evening & summer classes are also available.
bulletStudents can schedule driving lessons after school, weekends or mornings, afternoon or evenings.
bulletAll areas of the driving curriculum are covered.
bulletFriendly & experienced, State certified instructors.

 

WHY ...?      MORE...    TELL ME MUCH  MORE !!!

The Busy Schedule

Special Situations

Getting Your Driver's License

bulletStudents are involved in many courses & school activities during school hours.
bulletStudents want to start right away, otherwise they will have to wait a long time in order to start driver's education. 
bulletAfter successful completion of the course, students receive a letter of completion from the Illinois Office of the Secretary of State
bulletStudents are involved in many courses & school activities after school.
bulletStudents want to start right away, they might be too young in order to enroll in driver's education.
bulletStudents are involved in school sports or club sports.  Lots of extra practices & late practices.
bulletParents want their child to start driving now.
bulletIf a student is 16 or older, they can get their license after the course.
bulletStudents are involved with their church groups or youth groups.
bulletStudents that have full schedules of classes, cannot fit driver's education in their schedule.
bulletStudents can get their driver's license on their 16th birth date.
bulletTheir school does not have a driver's education program.
bulletLicense Test tips are given during the classroom sessions & also during the BTW lessons.
bulletStudents are involved in extra curricular activities after school.
bulletThe student is enrolled in a GED Program.
bulletStudents have a busy work schedule.
bulletThe student is home schooled.

EVEN MORE REASONS

bullet.Students volunteer their extra time.
bulletStudents have a busy work schedule.
bulletThe student is taking a full load of courses and cannot fit any more classes into their schedule.
bulletStudents need to get their driver's license, in order to get to work or school.
bulletThe school's driver's education program does not fit in the student's schedule because of conflicts of time or scheduling.
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bulletParents want their child to be able to drive to their school,   sports, club sports, practices, organizations, clubs, activities or work.
bulletThe student wants to concentrate on other courses during the school hours.
bulletStudents can schedule driving lessons on their free time.
bulletThe student does not have a study hall, in order to take driver's education.
bulletStudents can schedule driving lessons after school, weekends or mornings, afternoon or evenings.
bulletThe student needs to use their study hall for completing homework or for other purposes.

 

 

Several students, parents, & families have recommend  Northwest Suburban Driving School.

"Northwest Suburban Driving School is fun !"

Skills, Techniques & Information Covered during the classroom sessions & driving lessons

bulletRules of the Road
bulletTips to obtain your permit
bulletDriver's License Road Test Tips to obtain your driver's License
bulletParts of the Car
bulletSteering & Turning
bulletBasic driving skills & tips
bulletDriving the car smoothly
bulletDefensive Driving Techniques
bulletKeeping good control of the car
bulletParking in stalls
bulletDriving with Confidence & Having a Positive Attitude
bulletDriving in Traffic
bulletParking Uphill & Downhill
bulletDecision Making
bulletU-Turns & Three - Point Turns
bulletProper Left & Right Turns
bulletReversing & Backing
bulletCorrect "Right of Way" at Intersections
bulletShifting Gears
bulletMerging & Lane Changing
bulletDriving Responsible
bulletAdverse weather
bulletExpressway & Highway Driving
bulletParallel Parking
bulletRecovering from a skid
bulletEmergency Situations
bulletPlanning local & long distance trips
bulletInsurance tips
bulletMaintenance of the car
bulletAnd much more!

 

 

Member of the Better Business Bureau

DSAA

Current member of the Driving School Association of the Americas, Inc.

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Member of the Chamber of Commerce

 

 

Goals of Northwest Suburban Driving School

 

The main goal of Northwest Suburban Driving School is to provide the highest quality of service and instruction to our students. We would also like to impart as much knowledge as possible regarding driving in a safe, responsible and a defensive manner. A positive atmosphere is necessary in order to create an optimal learning environment in the classroom and behind the wheel. We feel that a standard of excellence can be achieved when our instructors and students follow the prepared syllabus and formats of instruction.

Keys to successful operation of our program:

bulletCommunication
bulletSmooth instruction
bulletSoft words
bulletPoliteness
bulletKindness
bulletCourtesy
bulletFriendliness
bulletProfessionalism
bulletPreparation
bulletProcedure
bulletExecution
bulletVersatility
bulletFlexibility
bulletCalm instruction
bulletAssertiveness
bulletReassurance
bulletPositive Feedback
bulletRepetitive Practice
bulletReminders

 

These keys will allow the students to acquire a better understanding and obtain a more positive and enjoyable experience in our driver's education program.  This approach will make certain that the students will have the best chance to develop, understand and retain the necessary concepts, information and skills to become the most potentially safe & successful drivers !!  

Once again, our flexibility and instructor accommodations will create a more enjoyable and low stress experience as the students develop & progress in a "student friendly" environment..

 

 

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Algonquin / Lake in the Hills

( 847 )  870 - 3800

Arlington Heights / Buffalo Grove / Rolling Meadows

( 847 )  550 - 8600

Barrington / Lake Zurich

( 630 )  830 - 7577

Bartlett / Streamwood

( 847 )  870 - 3800

Buffalo Grove / Wheeling

( 847 )  426 - 8080

Carpentersville / Dundee / Elgin

( 847 )  639 - 8080

Cary / Fox River Grove

( 815 )  444 - 7700

Crystal Lake / Lakewood / Prairie Grove

( 847 )  768 - 1900

Des Plaines / Park Ridge

( 847 )   439 - 4799

Elk Grove / Itasca / Wood Dale

( 847 )   729 - 2411

Glenview / Niles

( 630 )   830 - 7577

Hanover Park / Roselle / Bloomingdale

( 847 )  669 - 2111

Huntley / Hampshire / Burlington

( 815 )  568 - 1111

Marengo /  Harvard / Woodstock

( 815 )  363 - 5597

Mc Henry / Johnsburg

( 847 )  259 - 6080

Mt. Prospect / Prospect Heights