Illinois SOS Form DSD CDTS 73 Enhanced Instruction Report – The Illinois Secretary of State (SOS) requires licensed commercial driver training schools to carefully track and report extended behind-the-wheel instruction. Form DSD CDTS 73, officially titled the Driver Training School Enhanced Instruction Report, is the official document used for this purpose. This guide explains everything U.S. residents, school owners, managers, and instructors in Illinois need to know about the form, including when it is required, how to complete it, and where to submit it.
What Is Form DSD CDTS 73?
Form DSD CDTS 73 is the official “Driver Training School Enhanced Instruction Report” issued by the Illinois Secretary of State Driver Services Department, Commercial Driver Training School Section. The current version is DSD CDTS 73.2 (printed September 2021).
According to the Illinois Administrative Code (92 Ill. Adm. Code 1060.70(g)), every licensed driver training school must submit this report for any student who has completed 25 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction. Supplementary reports are required after every additional 10 hours, and a final report must be filed within five days after the student completes instruction.
Schools that provide training exclusively for a commercial driver’s license (CDL) are exempt from this specific reporting requirement.
The form is also listed among the official Enhanced Skills Driving School publications on the Illinois Secretary of State website.
Who Must Use the Enhanced Instruction Report?
The form applies to:
- Licensed commercial driver training schools in Illinois
- Enhanced Skills Driver Training Schools that offer advanced instruction (emergency braking, crash avoidance, defensive driving) to already-licensed drivers
- School owners or managers who must certify the accuracy of the reported hours
It is not required for public high school driver education programs or for pure CDL training providers that fall under the exemption noted in the administrative rules.
Key Information Required on Form DSD CDTS 73
The form collects the following details:
- Name of the school
- Name of the student
- Date the student completed 25 hours of behind-the-wheel and/or classroom instruction
- Date the student completed an additional 10 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction (if applicable)
- Final report section showing the total hours of behind-the-wheel instruction and the completion date
- Name(s) of the instructor(s) who taught the student during the report period
- School address, city, state, ZIP code, and phone number
- Signature of the owner or manager certifying the information is accurate to the best of their knowledge, plus the date signed
Important note printed on the form: If more than 30 hours of behind-the-wheel training is required, a separate report must be submitted for each additional 10-hour increment.
How and When to Submit the Form?
Completed forms should be mailed to:
Illinois Secretary of State
Commercial Driver Training School Section
1800 W. Hawthorne Ln.
West Chicago, IL 60185
Phone: 630-520-9310
Timing requirements under 92 Ill. Adm. Code 1060.70(g):
- Initial report after 25 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction
- Supplementary report after every additional 10 hours
- Final report within five days after the student finishes all instruction
Failure to maintain accurate student instruction records or to file the required Enhanced Instruction Reports can be treated as evidence that the required instruction was not properly administered.
Related Illinois Regulations
The requirement for the Enhanced Instruction Report is established in:
- 92 Illinois Administrative Code Part 1060 – Commercial Driver Training Schools
- Specifically Section 1060.70 (Driver Training School Course of Instruction) and the definition of “Enhanced Instruction Report” in Section 1060.5
Enhanced Skills Driving Schools are governed by a separate part of the rules (92 Ill. Adm. Code Part 1065), but the same form is used for reporting extended instruction hours.
Download the Official Form
You can download the current official PDF of Form DSD CDTS 73 directly from the Illinois Secretary of State website:
Download Illinois Form DSD CDTS 73 – Enhanced Instruction Report (PDF)
Always download the form from the official .gov source to ensure you have the most current version. The form is fillable when opened with Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Additional Resources for Illinois Driver Training Schools
- Commercial Drivers Publications and Forms – complete list of CDTS forms
- Commercial Driver Training Schools overview
- Enhanced Skills Driver Training Schools
- Illinois Secretary of State official website
Conclusion
Form DSD CDTS 73 is a critical compliance document for Illinois commercial and enhanced skills driver training schools. Accurate and timely reporting of extended behind-the-wheel hours helps protect students, maintains school licensing standards, and ensures compliance with Illinois Vehicle Code and Secretary of State regulations.
School owners and managers should keep copies of all submitted Enhanced Instruction Reports with the permanent student instruction records (required to be retained for inspection). For questions about completion or submission, contact the Commercial Driver Training School Section at 630-520-9310 or visit the official Illinois Secretary of State website.