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How long must a 15- to 17-year-old ordinarily hold an Illinois instruction permit before moving to the initial licensing phase?
Correct answer: At least nine months.
Why
The graduated licensing pathway ordinarily requires at least nine months in the permit phase.
Verified against Illinois Rules of the Road, July2026 · Minimum teen permit period · p. 21
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