DMV Driving Test Routes Harrisburg SOS

Improve your chances of passing by practicing the real Harrisburg SOS driving test routes with our app.

Increase your confidence for test day by practicing all 5 test routes whenever it suits you.

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The Routes

Install The Illinois 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 350 Seright St. Suite C, Harrisburg, just like in the real test.

Using the Mapbox navigation system—standard in cars from Porsche and utilized by services like Instacart - it delivers easy-to-read maps and precise instructions to help you maintain focus while driving.

iOS App

iOS driving routes app includes every route in Harrisburg. It’s available for download on the App Store for all iOS devices.

Android App

Visit the Play Store to install on your Pixel, Galaxy, or any other Android-compatible device.

Navigating Various Road Types

Driving through different road types is key to acing your driving test. During the Harrisburg test you’ll navigate a mix of these common road types:

• Residential Streets: Navigating streets like Barnett Street demands that you maintain reduced speeds, observe all stop signs, and keep a lookout for people walking and cars parked nearby.
• Primary City Routes: Close to the test center, roads such as North Commercial Street 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.
• Major Arterial Roads: Roads such as US-45 may be included in your test to simulate highway driving conditions, challenging you to manage higher speeds and execute merges into busy traffic effectively.
• Traffic Signal and Stop-Controlled Roads: Intersections like those found on North Commercial St & Sloan St will test your skills in coming to complete stops, yielding right-of-way, and responding correctly to traffic lights and signage.
• Multi-Lane Thoroughfares: At IL-13, a multi-lane road by the Harrisburg 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.

Mastering the DMV Behind-the-Wheel Test

To ensure success on your road test, it’s important to practice key elements beforehand, such as:

1. Traffic Flow Merging: Depending on the route, you could be required to merge into faster-moving traffic. You’ll need to adjust your speed appropriately to ensure a smooth transition.
2. Right and Left Turns: On your test, you’ll be asked to make both right and left turns, signaling correctly, staying in your lane, and following the necessary traffic rules for safe turning.
3. Blind Spot and Mirror Checks: Regularly checking your mirrors and always looking over your shoulder before lane changes or merges is a key requirement for passing the driving test.
4. Three-Point Turn Demonstration: The test requires you to perform a three-point turn or K-turn to successfully turn the car around in a narrow space.
5. Backing Up Safely: During the test, you will be asked to reverse in a straight line for 50 feet, keeping your focus over your shoulder and not relying solely on mirrors.