DMV Driving Test Routes Roscoe SOS

Familiarize yourself with the real Roscoe SOS test routes using this practical Driving Test Routes app.

Familiarize yourself before the exam by driving more than 5 test routes, building confidence along the way.

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The Routes

Illinois DMV Test Routes App

Available for Android and iOS, the app offers instant practice of the 5 current car test routes. All routes commence from the Test Centre at 10631 Main St., Roscoe, just as in your actual test.

Using Mapbox’s satnav technology—the same platform trusted by Porsche and outdoor enthusiasts via AllTrails - it ensures you have access to high-quality maps with clear guidance, so you can concentrate on the road ahead.

iOS App

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

Android App

Download the app’s Android version from the Play Store for use on your Pixel, Galaxy, or other devices.

Test Day: Navigating Road Types

Mastering a variety of road types will give you the edge on test day. In Roscoe, the driving test may take you through several different road conditions, including:

• Residential Streets: Driving in neighborhoods like McCurry Road 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 Arterial Roads: Near the testing site, main roads like Main Street will require you to navigate through city traffic, handle intersections that may include turn lanes, and perform lane changes in compliance with traffic regulations.
• High-Speed Skill Evaluation: Inclusion of roads like I-90 in the test route offers a chance to demonstrate your competence in navigating higher speeds and merging, even if expressways aren’t featured.
• Intersections with Traffic Management Devices: Locations like Main St & Elevator Rd demand that you stop fully at stop signs, yield appropriately to others, and maneuver through complex traffic light sequences while watching for pedestrians.
• Multiple-Lanes: The multi-lane stretch of Rockton Road near the Roscoe SOS facility requires you to exhibit proper lane discipline, effective use of turn signals, and the ability to maintain or adjust speed smoothly when changing lanes in moderate to heavy traffic.

Behind-The-Wheel Test - Key Components

To ace your road test, you can prepare by practicing the various elements involved, such as:

1. Safe Merging: At certain points in your test, you’ll need to demonstrate the ability to merge into traffic, adjusting your speed to match surrounding vehicles and safely joining the traffic stream.
2. Turning: You’ll be asked to make right and left turns, using the proper signals, staying within lanes, and following traffic rules for turns.
3. Executing a Lane Change: During the test, you’ll be expected to perform lane changes by signaling in advance, checking your mirrors, and looking over your shoulder, all without losing speed.
4. Emergency Stop Maneuver: In some cases, the examiner will test your ability to stop the car suddenly in an emergency, ensuring you can do so smoothly and safely.
5. 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.