Driver's Education
For more information,
please contact:
Vince Dinella
773-534-0776
The Driver Education Trailer
is located behind the school.
(21st and Laflin)
Benito Juarez Community Academy
1510 W. Cermak Ave.
Chicago IL, 60608
Site Director: Vince Dinella
The Chicago Public Schools Driver Education Program consists of two phases.
The first phase is the classroom, which can be taken at the student's high school or at Benito Juarez Community Academy.
The second phase is traffic. In order for a student to sign up for traffic, he or she must show proof of successful completion of the Driver Education Classroom.
General Information
Summer Hours: Monday thru Friday- 7:00AM - 1:00PM
School Week Hours: Wednesday / Thursday - 4:00PM - 6:00PM
School Weekend Hours: Saturdays - 7:00AM - 1:00PM
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Students who have missed a traffic class must call to reschedule their next traffic class.
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Students who have completed the classroom portion of driver education may sign-up for Traffic class at Juarez. Students must show proof of successful completion of the classroom.
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STUDENTS MUST BE A RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO OR ATTEND A SCHOOL THAT IS IN THE CITY OF CHICAGO.
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Students must wear closed toe shoes while driving. DO NOT WEAR SANDALS!
Driver Education Traffic Fees
$20.00 fee for Instruction Permit
This fee must be in the form of a check or money order made payable to: "IL Secretary of State"
NO cash will be accepted.
$50 fee for Behind-the-Wheel Classes (Traffic)
This fee must be paid ONLINE with a credit card or an eCheck at the “CPS E-pay” link below.
NO cash will be accepted.
SIGN UP for Summer Classroom at Benito Juarez Community Academy
Start Date: Tuesday, July 7th through Thursday, July 30th
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Fee: $50.00 - Cash/Money Order made out to "Benito Juarez Community Academy"
DUE on first day of classroom
Interested? Contact Vince Dinella, Director at vpdinella@cps.edu
Please do NOT call during the school closure.
THANK YOU!
Additional Resources
Affidavit/Consent for Minor to Drive
(To bring when getting license)
Permit Online Application Form
(Need access code from teacher):