DMV Driving Test Routes Bradley SOS

This app lets you practice the genuine Bradley SOS driving test routes to boost your confidence.

Enhance your readiness for the driving test by practicing all 5 routes whenever you wish.

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The Routes

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Download the app on your Android or iOS device to practice the 5 current car test routes instantly. As in your actual test, each route begins at the Test Centre located at 111 Village Square, Bradley.

Using Mapbox’s satnav technology—the same platform trusted by Porsche and outdoor enthusiasts via AllTrails - it ensures you have access to high-quality maps with clear guidance, so you can concentrate on the road ahead.

iOS App

The Bradley driving test routes app is available for all iOS devices on the App Store. Get it now.

Android App

If you have a Pixel, Galaxy, or other Android device, you can download from the Play Store.

Understanding Road Types

Confidence on test day comes from practicing on a variety of road types. While driving through Bradley you’ll likely encounter one or more of the following road types:

• Residential Streets: Driving on quieter streets such as West Broadway Street requires you to maintain low speeds, respect stop signs, and be vigilant for pedestrians and parked cars that might enter your path.
• Primary City Routes: Close to the test center, roads such as North Kinzie Avenue (IL-50) are typical urban pathways where you’ll need to manage moderate traffic, negotiate intersections safely, and execute lane changes confidently as part of your driving test.
• High-Speed Skill Evaluation: Inclusion of roads like I-57 in the test route offers a chance to demonstrate your competence in navigating higher speeds and merging, even if expressways aren’t featured.
• Roads Featuring Traffic Controls: Intersections such as those at N Kinzie Ave & W North St involve multiple traffic controls where you must demonstrate safe stopping distances, proper yielding etiquette, and effective navigation of traffic signals and signs.
• Multiple-Lanes: The multi-lane stretch of West Broadway Street (IL-50) near the Bradley SOS facility requires you to exhibit proper lane discipline, effective use of turn signals, and the ability to maintain or adjust speed smoothly when changing lanes in moderate to heavy traffic.

Behind-The-Wheel Test - Key Components

On test day, you will be evaluated on various driving tasks that you can prepare for in advance, including:

1. Starting and Stopping Smoothly: You’ll need to demonstrate smooth acceleration when starting the car, merging safely into traffic, and stopping without abrupt motions. This may include stopping at intersections, pedestrian crossings, or when following other vehicles.
2. Speed Awareness: During your test, you must monitor your speed closely, keeping within the legal limits and making adjustments for different road conditions and types.
3. Executing a Lane Change: During the test, you’ll be expected to perform lane changes by signaling in advance, checking your mirrors, and looking over your shoulder, all without losing speed.
4. Emergency Stop Maneuver: In some cases, the examiner will test your ability to stop the car suddenly in an emergency, ensuring you can do so smoothly and safely.
5. Roadside Safety: You may be required to pull over to the side of the road, simulating a breakdown or other emergency, and then re-enter traffic safely.