Washington, IL seniors 79 to 86 no longer need road tests
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Washington, IL residents helping an older driver renew should know Illinois changed its senior license rules on July 1. Drivers ages 79 through 86 no longer need a behind-the-wheel test solely because of age.
The Illinois Secretary of State still requires in-person renewal and a vision screening for that age group. Drivers 79 to 80 renew every four years, while drivers 81 to 86 renew every two years. A written test can still be required if a driving record calls for it.
What happens at 87 and older
Drivers 87 and older still renew every year in person and still take both a vision test and a road test.
One important caveat: if a license expired before July 1, 2026 and the driver waited until after that date to renew, the state says a driving test is still required for drivers ages 79 through 86.
For the latest details, check the Illinois Secretary of State’s driver guidance and FAQ before making a DMV trip.
Sources
- Illinois Secretary of State news release on senior driver road tests
- WTTW / Capitol News Illinois report on the new driving-test rules
- NPR Illinois report on the July 1 senior-driver change
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