Business Details
30 Years
experience
Your Trusted Driving School in Park Ridge, IL
Viking Driving School has been a trusted leader in driver education since 1996, dedicated to cultivating safe and confident drivers through comprehensive training programs. Our state-of-the-art classrooms and hands-on instruction ensure students receive thorough education tailored to their needs, whether they're teens, adults, or pursuing a commercial license. With over 24 years of experience serving the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago, we combine proven teaching methodologies with personalized attention to prepare drivers for lifelong safety.Our certified instructors emphasize traffic laws, risk prevention, and practical skills, supported by dual-control vehicles and a 90% CDL test pass rate. We maintain transparency in pricing, offer flexible scheduling, and prioritize customer satisfaction through clear communication and no hidden fees.
Services
Teen Drivers Ed
CDL Training
Adult Refresher Courses
Stick Shift Instruction
Road Test Preparation
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We have over 24 years of experience serving Chicago's Northwest Suburbs.
- Our CDL training program boasts a 90% first-attempt pass rate.
- We offer personalized instruction for teen, adult, and commercial drivers.
- Our curriculum exceeds Illinois state driver education requirements.
- We provide job placement assistance for CDL graduates.
What people say
Great instructors
Flexible scheduling
90% pass rate
Professional service
Safe equipment
Services
Teen Drivers Ed
Our Teen Drivers Education programs prepare new drivers through 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6-12 hours of behind-the-wheel training. We focus on risk prevention, traffic laws, and practical skills using dual-control vehicles. Students gain confidence while learning to navigate Chicagos unique driving conditions.
CDL Training
Our CDL Class A training includes 160-240 hours of classroom, lab, and driving instruction. Bilingual instructors prepare students for written and road tests with hands-on experience in our training yard. Job placement assistance connects graduates with local and over-the-road driving positions.
Adult Refresher
This 6-hour course offers personalized instruction for adults aged 18-21. We cover adverse weather driving, emergency response, and Illinois laws through classroom sessions and practical road training. Lessons focus on improving skills for Chicagos urban driving environment.
Stick Shift
Our manual transmission training caters to beginners through advanced drivers. Certified instructors provide tailored lessons in dual-control vehicles, emphasizing clutch control, gear shifting, and hill starts. Classroom theory complements practical driving sessions for comprehensive skill development.
Road Test Prep
We offer road test preparation with practice in our training yard that mirrors official test conditions. Students receive targeted feedback on parking, lane changes, and traffic law compliance. Viking students achieve a 90% first-time pass rate on CDL exams.
Questions
What are the CDL program requirements?
Students need an Illinois drivers license, SSN, DOT physical, drug screen, and English proficiency. Minimum age is 18 for intrastate driving.
Can I take the road test at Viking?
Yes, we offer road tests upon completing drivers ed. The test costs $120 and can be scheduled by calling our office.
Do you offer payment plans?
We require a $220 deposit with 5% credit card fee, remaining balance due after classes. Cash/check payments avoid processing fees.
What CDL class A training options exist?
We offer 160-hour and 240-hour programs with classroom, lab, and driving components. Both include exam preparation and job placement assistance.
How do I schedule a DMV permit appointment?
Visit the Illinois Secretary of State website, select 'Schedule DMV Appointments,' then choose 'DL or Instruction Permit' for booking.
Do you provide job placement for CDL graduates?
Yes, we actively assist graduates with job placement in local and over-the-road driving positions through our industry connections.
