DMV Driving Test Routes Taylorville SOS

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

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

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The Routes

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This app, available for both Android and iOS devices, provides immediate access to the 5 current car test routes. As with the real test, every route begins at the Test Centre located at 1400 East Park St., Taylorville.

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 Taylorville. It’s available for download on the App Store for all iOS devices.

Android App

Download the Android version from the Play Store for your Pixel, Galaxy, or any compatible device.

Understanding Road Types

Preparing for different road conditions will improve your chances of passing the test. In Taylorville you’ll drive through a variety of roads, including:

• Residential Streets: On peaceful streets like East Main Cross Street, you’ll need to drive cautiously, adhere to stop signs, and keep an eye out for pedestrians crossing and cars parked on both sides.
• Urban Arterial Roads: Near the testing site, main roads like East Park Street (IL-29) will require you to navigate through city traffic, handle intersections that may include turn lanes, and perform lane changes in compliance with traffic regulations.
• Highways: The test might use major roads such as IL-29 to replicate expressway conditions, focusing on your skill in merging and maintaining appropriate speeds amidst heavy traffic.
• Complex Traffic Signal Intersections: Navigating the junction of East Park St & North Cherokee 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.
• Multiple-Lanes: IL-29, adjacent to the Taylorville SOS office, is a multi-lane road where proper lane usage, including staying in your lane, signaling intentions, and maintaining speed during lane changes, will be crucial aspects of your driving test.

The DMV Behind-The-Wheel Road Test

The road test features several key components, all of which can be practiced before your test, such as:

1. Highway Merging: If your test route includes highways or busier roads, you’ll be expected to merge safely by increasing your speed to match the flow and carefully entering traffic.
2. Following Speed Limits: During the test, you must consistently drive at the appropriate speed, adjusting to different road types and conditions while adhering to posted speed restrictions.
3. Proper Lane Changing: You’ll be assessed on your ability to change lanes safely, requiring you to signal, use your mirrors, and check your blind spot before making the maneuver while keeping a steady speed.
4. Executing a Three-Point Turn: You will be required to demonstrate how to turn the car around in a limited space by performing a three-point or K-turn.
5. Backing Up with Precision: A part of the test requires you to back up in a straight line for approximately 50 feet, making sure to look over your shoulder rather than just using mirrors.