Prepare for your driving test by practicing real Morris SOS routes with this helpful app.
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The Routes
Test Centre (US-6): Turn right onto US-6.
US-6: Continue straight through intersections and traffic lights.
US-6: Turn left onto East Main Street.
East Main Street: Continue straight through intersections.
East Main Street: Turn right onto North Division Street (IL-47).
North Division Street: Continue straight through traffic lights.
North Division Street: Turn left onto Armstrong Street.
Armstrong Street: Continue straight through intersections.
Armstrong Street: Turn left onto Waverly Street.
Test Centre: Return to the SOS facility via US-6.
* Example test route. All complete, accurate routes available on the app.
Get the App
If you’re using an Android or iOS device, download the app to instantly practice the 5 current car test routes. Each route commences from the Test Centre at 425 US-6, Morris, exactly as in your actual driving 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
All Morris driving test routes are included. Download it today from the App Store on any iOS device.
Android App
Get the Android version from the Play Store to use on your Pixel, Galaxy, or other devices.
What Kinds of Roads to Expect
Confidence on test day comes from practicing on a variety of road types. While driving through Morris you’ll likely encounter one or more of the following road types:
Residential Streets: Navigating through residential streets such as West Jefferson Street tests your skill in maintaining safe speeds, stopping completely at signs, and being alert to pedestrians and parked cars.
City Driving Environments: On roads like US-6 (East Jackson Street), you’ll experience typical urban challenges like moderate traffic density, numerous intersections with crosswalks, and the requirement to perform safe lane changes.
Highways or Expressways: While highways aren’t always included in the test, I-80 operates like a major arterial road where you will face higher speed limits and the need to merge into flowing traffic, skills that might be evaluated during your exam.
Managed Intersections with Signals and Signs: On roads like US-6 & North Division St, expect to show proficiency in stopping at designated points, yielding to other road users, and interpreting traffic lights, including new flashing yellow arrows.
Multiple-Lanes: The multi-lane US-6 near the Morris SOS office presents a scenario where proper lane usage, timely signaling, and maintaining or adjusting speed during lane changes are essential skills you’ll need to display during the test.
Behind-the-Wheel Road Test Guide
To ace your road test, you can prepare by practicing the various elements involved, such as:
Start, Merge, and Stop Skills: The examiner will check your ability to start the car gently, merge into traffic without hesitation, and come to a full stop at the appropriate places like stop signs or crosswalks without abrupt halts.
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.
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.
Demonstrating an Emergency Stop: The test may involve an emergency stop, where you’ll need to react quickly and safely bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
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.
Absolutely! Practicing actual test routes from Morris SOS ensures you’re not encountering unfamiliar roads or maneuvers on test day. This real-world preparation helps calm nerves, as you’ve already practiced what the examiner will expect.
The routes in the app closely follow the actual test routes at the Morris SOS location. Keep in mind, though, that examiners might make slight adjustments on the day due to traffic or safety considerations.
The app has an offline mode. If you download the test routes in advance, you can use them in rural or low-signal areas without needing a live internet connection.
Yes, the app covers all driving test centers throughout Illinois, enabling you to choose your test location and practice using the actual routes used at that specific DMV.
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.