DMV Driving Test Routes Freeport SOS

Use our app to practice the exact driving test routes used by the Freeport SOS examiners.

Build familiarity before test day by practicing all 5 routes whenever you wish, increasing your confidence.

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The Routes

The Illinois DMV Test Routes App

The app allows immediate practice of all 5 current car test routes for both Android and iOS users. Each one starts at the Test Centre at 1054 N Riverside Dr, Freeport, replicating the starting point of your official test.

The navigation features are powered by Mapbox, whose technology is utilized by prominent companies like Porsche and Facebook. This guarantees intuitive maps and clear instructions to help you keep your attention on the road.

iOS App

All Freeport driving test routes are included. Download it today from the App Store on any iOS device.

Android App

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

Handling Different Roads

A good grasp of the road types you’ll face can boost your test confidence. In Freeport the driving test routes often feature these types of roads:

• Residential Streets: Areas like West Empire Street offer a practical test of your ability to control speed, obey stop signs diligently, and stay aware of pedestrians and parked vehicles.
• Heavily Used City Roads: Streets like North Riverside Drive (IL-26) present urban driving scenarios where you will contend with moderate traffic, a series of intersections, and frequent lane changes, testing your adaptability in real-world conditions.
• Major Arterial Roads: US-20, functioning similarly to a highway, may be part of your test to challenge your abilities in higher-speed driving and merging into fast-moving traffic streams.
• Intersections with Traffic Management Devices: Locations like N Riverside Dr & West South St demand that you stop fully at stop signs, yield appropriately to others, and maneuver through complex traffic light sequences while watching for pedestrians.
• Multi-Lane Thoroughfares: At West South Street, a multi-lane road by the Freeport SOS, you will be tested on your ability to choose the correct lanes for turning or continuing straight, signal well in advance, and keep a consistent speed during lane changes to ensure safety.

DMV Behind-The-Wheel Test - What to Expect

The driving exam covers multiple critical areas of driving that can be rehearsed beforehand, such as:

1. Controlled Starts and Safe Stops: You’ll be tested on how smoothly you start the car, merge into flowing traffic, and bring the vehicle to a gradual stop at signs, crosswalks, or when other vehicles are ahead.
2. Turning with Precision: You’ll be evaluated on your ability to make smooth right and left turns, using signals as required, staying in your lane, and following the correct turning procedures.
3. Lane Changing Technique: Safely switching lanes involves signaling early, checking mirrors, and turning to check your blind spot, all while maintaining speed during the test.
4. Three-Point Turn Maneuver: During the test, you will need to show your ability to turn the vehicle in a confined area using a three-point turn or K-turn.
5. Backing Up: You’ll be required to back up in a straight line for about 50 feet, looking over your shoulder and avoiding reliance on mirrors alone.