Boost Your Confidence with Real Chicago South SOS Routes
This app lets you practice the genuine Chicago South SOS driving test routes to boost your confidence.
Strengthen your confidence and save on lessons by practicing all 5 test routes at your own pace.
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The Routes
Test Centre (S Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr): Turn right onto South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.
South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive: Turn right onto East 103rd Street.
East 103rd Street: Continue straight through traffic lights.
East 103rd Street: Turn left onto South Cottage Grove Avenue.
South Cottage Grove Avenue: Continue straight through intersections.
South Cottage Grove Avenue: Turn left onto East 111th Street.
East 111th Street: Continue straight and turn left onto South Ellis Avenue.
South Ellis Avenue: Continue straight through stop signs.
South Ellis Avenue: Turn left onto East 99th Street.
Test Centre: Return to the SOS facility via South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.
* Example test route. All complete, accurate routes available on the app.
The Chicago South SOS Driving Test Routes App
With the app available for Android and iOS, you can immediately access and practice all 5 current car test routes. Every route starts from the Test Centre at 9901 South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Chicago, just like in the real test.
It leverages Mapbox’s satnav technology, the same platform powering navigation in Porsche vehicles and apps like Foursquare. You’ll benefit from intuitive maps and clear guidance to stay attentive on the road.
iOS App
Download the iOS app covering every Chicago route from the App Store on your iPhone or iOS device.
Android App
Get the Android version from the Play Store to use on your Pixel, Galaxy, or other devices.
Understanding Road Types
Preparing for different road conditions will improve your chances of passing the test. In Chicago you’ll drive through a variety of roads, including:
Residential Streets: On roads like East 99th Street, you must drive at reduced speeds, adhere strictly to stop signs, and watch for pedestrians and parked vehicles that may limit visibility.
City Driving Environments: On roads like South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, you’ll experience typical urban challenges like moderate traffic density, numerous intersections with crosswalks, and the requirement to perform safe lane changes.
High-Speed Traffic Areas: The test might include roads like I-94 (Bishop Ford Freeway), where higher speed limits and merging traffic are common, to evaluate your competence in these challenging driving situations.
Signalized and Stop-Controlled Intersections: Places like South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive will challenge you to apply safe stopping practices, yield to pedestrians and vehicles, and correctly interpret and follow traffic signal patterns.
Multiple-Lanes: South Cottage Grove Avenue, adjacent to the Chicago South SOS office, is a multi-lane road where proper lane usage, including staying in your lane, signaling intentions, and maintaining speed during lane changes, will be crucial aspects of your driving test.
Behind-the-Wheel Road Test Guide
On test day, you will be evaluated on various driving tasks that you can prepare for in advance, including:
Merging into Traffic: Depending on the road or highway, you’ll need to smoothly merge, matching the speed of other vehicles and ensuring a safe transition into the traffic flow.
Staying Within Speed Limits: You’ll need to control your speed throughout the test, making sure to observe the posted limits and adapt to different road conditions when necessary.
Lane Changes with Caution: Safely changing lanes involves signaling in advance, monitoring mirrors, checking blind spots, and smoothly merging, while ensuring you maintain speed during the process.
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.
Backing Up with Precision: A part of the test requires you to back up in a straight line for approximately 50 feet, making sure to look over your shoulder rather than just using mirrors.
The app allows you to practice actual test routes used by examiners at the Chicago South SOS. By driving these routes in advance, you’ll know the roads, intersections, and maneuvers that could be tested, helping you gain confidence and reduce test-day nerves.
The app provides highly accurate routes used by examiners at the Chicago South SOS, but slight variations can happen on test day due to traffic, road closures, or examiner preferences. It’s good to be prepared for minor changes.
The app allows you to download test routes ahead of time, ensuring that you can practice offline in locations where you might not have internet access.
Yes, the app includes all driving routes from every DMV center in Illinois. You can choose the center where your test is scheduled and practice on the exact routes they use.
The team frequently updates the routes to match any DMV changes. With GPS data from real driving tests and feedback from instructors, they ensure the routes stay current and reliable for your practice sessions.
Chicago South SOS Test Center Details
Chicago South SOS 9901 South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive ChicagoIllinois 60628 Directions | Streetview