DMV Driving Test Routes Carthage SOS

This Driving Test Routes app allows you to practice the genuine test routes of the Carthage SOS.

Boost your driving skills and save on lesson costs with over 5 test routes available to drive anytime you like.

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The Routes

Get the App

Get instant access to the 5 current car test routes by downloading this app on your Android or iOS device. Each route starts at the Test Centre located at 130 Buchanan St., Carthage, exactly like in the real exam.

Leveraging the same Mapbox navigation technology used by companies like Porsche and Instacart, the app provides you with clear, easy-to-view maps and detailed guidance to help you keep your eyes on the road.

iOS App

Covering every driving test route in Carthage. Download it on any iOS device from the App Store.

Android App

Access the Play Store to install the app on your Pixel, Galaxy, or any compatible Android device.

Master Different Road Conditions

Mastering a variety of road types will give you the edge on test day. In Carthage, the driving test may take you through several different road conditions, including:

• Residential Streets: Residential areas like South Adams Street require you to control your speed, respond promptly to stop signs, and watch for pedestrians and parked vehicles that may obstruct your view.
• Urban Driving Paths: On main roads like Buchanan Street close to the test center, you will encounter moderate urban traffic, navigate through intersections with pedestrian crossings, and change lanes safely according to traffic laws.
• High-Speed Skill Evaluation: Inclusion of roads like IL-136 in the test route offers a chance to demonstrate your competence in navigating higher speeds and merging, even if expressways aren’t featured.
• Signal-Controlled Intersections: Navigating junctions such as on Buchanan St & Main St (IL-136) requires demonstrating proficiency in stopping at red lights, yielding to oncoming traffic when turning, and interpreting multiple signal phases.
• Multi-Lane Roadways: Testing on West Main Street (IL-94) involves navigating its multiple lanes near the Carthage SOS, where you must use lanes appropriately, signal all movements, and sustain or modulate speed when merging or changing lanes in traffic.

Behind-the-Wheel Road Test Guide

Before your driving test, it’s important to practice the different tasks you’ll be tested on, such as:

1. Merging onto Busy Roads: During your test, you might be asked to merge onto a road with faster-moving traffic, requiring you to join smoothly by maintaining a consistent and safe speed.
2. Following Speed Limits: During the test, you must consistently drive at the appropriate speed, adjusting to different road types and conditions while adhering to posted speed restrictions.
3. Use of Mirrors and Blind Spot Checks: Throughout the test, you’re expected to check your mirrors regularly and look over your shoulder when changing lanes or merging.
4. Turning with a Three-Point or K-Turn: You will be asked to demonstrate how to turn the vehicle around in a restricted area using a three-point or K-turn.
5. Safe Roadside Maneuver: During your test, you could be asked to pull over as if handling a breakdown and then demonstrate how to safely merge back into traffic.