In order to provide behind-the-wheel training to students in driver’s education in compliance with all Secretary of State and IDPH safety requirements, the following procedures must be followed:

Guidelines

• Allow only two students and one instructor per vehicle.

• If any student has any symptoms of COVID-19, tell them not to come to school. Temperature check on-site for drivers and instructor (above 99.0 will have to go home).

• Face coverings must be worn, unless medically contradicted.

• Prohibit eating and drinking in the vehicle.

• Open the windows whenever possible.

• Do not make any stops during the training that are not applicable to driver’s education to reduce the amount of time in the vehicle.

• Complete hand hygiene with soap and water or hand sanitizer, as appropriate, before and after driving and, at the minimum, upon completion. Hand sanitizer should be placed in each vehicle.

• Clean and disinfect the steering wheel, door handles, seatbelt fastener, controls/dials that the driver would come in contact with, keys, etc. in between each behind-the-wheel session.

•  Conduct regular routine cleaning and disinfecting of the seats.

Instructional Times

• Instructor will be available for in-person instructions for the times listed below

•   Monday-Thursday: 8:00am – 12:00pm & 1:00pm – 5:00pm

•   Friday: 8:00am – 12:00pm

•   Instructions are scheduled in 2 hour sessions

• 1.5 of Driving/Observational Hours

• .5 for pre/post driving maintenance

• Scheduling will run continuously upon the completion of students.

• Days and Times are SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

• *Please note: Some students may be asked to exceed the required amount of observation hours in order to execute a fluid scheduling process. 

Scheduling

• Time slots will be prioritized by birthdate.

• Same birthdate will be placed ALPHABETICALLY. 

• The instructor will contact those individuals about availability and to schedule driving times.

• Next birthdate will be contacted for any vacant time slot.

• Lab Fee must be paid in full in order to complete Behind-the-Wheel. 

• Parents/Students must notify the instructor at least 24 hours prior to cancellation.

• Failure to notify the instructor will result in removal from the student's next session.

Contacts

• Parents/Students must contact instructor for rescheduling and/or questions

• Email: robby.young@libertyschool.net

• Phone: (217) 645-5000 EXT: 296

• Remind Code: @lhsdred