DMV Driving Test Routes Macomb SOS

Experience the real Macomb SOS driving test routes using this Driving Test Routes app for effective practice.

Strengthen your confidence and save on lessons by practicing all 5 test routes at your own pace.

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The Routes

Illinois DMV Test Routes App

This app is compatible with both Android and iOS devices, allowing you to practice all 5 current car test routes instantly. Every route begins at the Test Centre at 466 S Deere Rd, Macomb, mirroring the official 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

For complete Macomb test routes, install the driving app on your iOS device via the App Store.

Android App

The Android app can be downloaded from the Play Store onto your Pixel, Galaxy, or compatible devices.

Understanding Road Types

Understanding the road types you will encounter during your driving test can make all the difference. As you navigate Macomb expect to come across some or all of these road types:

• Residential Streets: Driving in neighborhoods like West Adams Street will assess your ability to maintain lower speeds, handle a series of stop signs, and be vigilant for pedestrians and parked cars along your journey.
• Urban Commuter Routes: Roads like South Deere Road require you to handle the dynamics of city driving, including moderate traffic flow, frequent intersections, and effective lane changing maneuvers.
• High-Speed Skill Evaluation: Inclusion of roads like US-67 in the test route offers a chance to demonstrate your competence in navigating higher speeds and merging, even if expressways aren’t featured.
• Complex Traffic Signal Intersections: Navigating the junction of E Jackson St & S Randolph St involves demonstrating safe stopping at stop signs, yielding to cross traffic and pedestrians, and interpreting a variety of traffic lights, including timing your movements with synchronized signals.
• Multi-Lane Roads: East Jackson Street (IL-136), close to the Macomb SOS, is a multi-lane road where you must demonstrate proficiency in selecting the correct lane, using turn signals appropriately, and keeping a steady speed during lane transitions, including both left and right merges.

DMV Behind-the-Wheel Test Preparation

The road test features several key components, all of which can be practiced before your test, 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. Maintaining Speed: Throughout the test, you’ll need to keep to the correct speed, adjusting as necessary for different road conditions and always following posted speed limits.
3. Mirror Awareness and Blind Spot Checks: Throughout the exam, you’ll need to demonstrate proper mirror usage and turn to check blind spots when merging or changing lanes.
4. Performing an Emergency Stop: The examiner may ask you to demonstrate an emergency stop, requiring you to bring the car to a halt quickly and safely.
5. Reversing for 50 Feet: You’ll be required to demonstrate your ability to back up in a straight line for 50 feet, looking over your shoulder instead of just using the mirrors.