Illinois Driving Test Routes (IL)

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Learning to drive in Illinois?

Whether you're taking your test in Chicago, Springfield, Naperville, or anywhere else, knowing the local roads will help you pass.

Our app gives you GPS-guided test routes based on the actual paths used during road tests at Illinois Secretary of State (SOS) facilities.

No guesswork. No surprises. Just clear, turn-by-turn directions, so you can focus on driving confidently.

Select your nearest SOS facility in the app, or browse our route directory below to get started.

SOS & Test Route Directory

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Aledo Driving Test Routes

Aledo SOS, 706 South East Third St., Aledo IL 61231

Anna Driving Test Routes

Anna SOS, 101A Transcraft Drive, Anna IL 62906

Aurora Driving Test Routes

Aurora SOS, 339 East Indian Trail, Aurora IL 60505

Belleville Driving Test Routes

Belleville SOS, 400 W. Main St., Belleville IL 62220

Benton Driving Test Routes

Benton SOS, 812 N. Main St., Benton IL 62812

East Alton Driving Test Routes

Bethalto SOS, 20 Terminal Dr #103, East Alton IL 62024

Bloomington Driving Test Routes

Bloomington SOS, 1510 West Market, Bloomington IL 61701

Bradley Driving Test Routes

Bradley SOS, 111 Village Square, Bradley IL 60915

Bridgeview Driving Test Routes

Bridgeview SOS, 7358 West 87th St., Bridgeview IL 60455

Cairo Driving Test Routes

Cairo SOS, 216 10th St, Cairo IL 62914

Canton Driving Test Routes

Canton SOS, 1015 West Locust St., Canton IL 61520

Carbondale Driving Test Routes

Carbondale SOS, 2516 West Murphysboro Road, Carbondale IL 62901

Carmi Driving Test Routes

Carmi SOS, 1128 West Oak St., Carmi IL 62821

Carthage Driving Test Routes

Carthage SOS, 130 Buchanan St., Carthage IL 62321

Centralia Driving Test Routes

Centralia SOS, 418 South Poplar St., Centralia IL 62801

Chadwick Driving Test Routes

Chadwick SOS, 236 Main St., Chadwick IL 61014

Charleston Driving Test Routes

Charleston SOS, 1010 E St., Charleston IL 61920

Chicago Heights Driving Test Routes

Chicago Heights SOS, 570 209th St, Chicago Heights IL 60411

Chicago Driving Test Routes

Chicago South SOS, 9901 South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Chicago IL 60628

Clinton Driving Test Routes

Clinton SOS, 1275 IL-54, Clinton IL 61727

Decatur Driving Test Routes

Decatur SOS, 3149 N Woodford St, Decatur IL 62526

Deerfield Driving Test Routes

Deerfield Illinois SOS, 405 Lake Cook Rd, Deerfield IL 60015

DeKalb Driving Test Routes

Dekalb SOS, 1360 Oakwood Ave, DeKalb IL 60115

Dixon Driving Test Routes

Dixon SOS, 925 S Peoria Ave, Dixon IL 61021

Edwardsville Driving Test Routes

Edwardsville SOS, 1502A Troy Rd, Edwardsville IL 62025

Effingham Driving Test Routes

Effingham SOS, 444 S Willow St, Effingham IL 62401

Elgin Driving Test Routes

Elgin DMV, 595 S State St, Elgin IL 60123

Elk Grove Village Driving Test Routes

Elk Grove Village SOS, 650 Roppolo Dr, Elk Grove Village IL 60007

Fairfield Driving Test Routes

Fairfield SOS, 307 Market Ave, Fairfield IL 62837

Freeport Driving Test Routes

Freeport SOS, 1054 N Riverside Dr, Freeport IL 61032

Galena Driving Test Routes

Galena SOS, 987 Galena Square Drive, Galena IL 61036

Galesburg Driving Test Routes

Galesburg SOS, 1066 E Losey St, Galesburg IL 61401

Gibson City Driving Test Routes

Gibson City SOS, 304 W 2nd St, Gibson City IL 60936

Granite City Driving Test Routes

Granite City SOS, 1810 Edison Ave, Granite City IL 62040

Harrisburg Driving Test Routes

Harrisburg SOS, 350 Seright St. Suite C, Harrisburg IL 62946

Havana Driving Test Routes

Havana SOS, 210 S Prairie Ridge Dr, Havana IL 62644

Hillsboro Driving Test Routes

Hillsboro SOS, 2010 School St, Hillsboro IL 62049

Hoopeston Driving Test Routes

Hoopeston SOS, 825 W. Elm St., Hoopeston IL 60942

Joliet Driving Test Routes

Joliet Illinois SOS, 201 Joyce Rd, Joliet IL 60435

Kewanee Driving Test Routes

Kewanee SOS, 715 Tenney St, Kewanee IL 61443

Lacon Driving Test Routes

Lacon SOS, 127 S Prairie St, Lacon IL 61540

Lake Zurich Driving Test Routes

Lake Zurich SOS, 951 S Rand Rd, Lake Zurich IL 60047

La Salle Driving Test Routes

LaSalle SOS, 536 3rd St, La Salle IL 61301

Lawrenceville Driving Test Routes

Lawrenceville SOS, 1215 State St, Lawrenceville IL 62439

Chicago Driving Test Routes

Lexington SOS, 5301 W Lexington St, Chicago IL 60644

Lincoln Driving Test Routes

Lincoln SOS, 2200 N Kickapoo St, Lincoln IL 62656

Lockport Driving Test Routes

Lockport SOS, 1029 E 9th St, Lockport IL 60441

Lombard Driving Test Routes

Lombard SOS, 837 S Westmore Ave B27, Lombard IL 60148

Macomb Driving Test Routes

Macomb SOS, 466 S Deere Rd, Macomb IL 61455

Marion Driving Test Routes

Marion SOS, 1905 Rendleman St, Marion IL 62959

Mascoutah Driving Test Routes

Mascoutah SOS, 9221 Beller Dr, Mascoutah IL 62258

Mattoon Driving Test Routes

Mattoon SOS, 2020 Charleston Ave, Mattoon IL 61938

McLeansboro Driving Test Routes

McLeansboro SOS, 1105 E Randolph St, McLeansboro IL 62859

Melrose Park Driving Test Routes

Melrose Park SOS, 1000 25th Ave, Melrose Park IL 60160

Mendota Driving Test Routes

Mendota SOS, 108 E 12th St, Mendota IL 61342

Midlothian Driving Test Routes

Midlothian SOS, 14434 Pulaski Rd, Midlothian IL 60445

Monmouth Driving Test Routes

Monmouth SOS, 330 N Main St, Monmouth IL 61462

Monticello Driving Test Routes

Monticello SOS, 1205 Bear Ln, Monticello IL 61856

Morris Driving Test Routes

Morris SOS, 425 US-6, Morris IL 60450

Mt Carmel Driving Test Routes

Mount Carmel SOS, 219 W 2nd St, Mt Carmel IL 62863

Naperville Driving Test Routes

Naperville SOS, 931 W 75th St #161, Naperville IL 60565

Nashville Driving Test Routes

Nashville SOS, 480 N Kaskaskia St, Nashville IL 62263

Chicago Driving Test Routes

North Elston Ave SOS, 5401 North Elston Ave., Chicago IL 60630

Olney Driving Test Routes

Olney SOS, 1231 S West St, Olney IL 62450

Oregon Driving Test Routes

Oregon SOS, 1302 Pines Rd, Oregon IL 61061

Orland Park Driving Test Routes

Orland Park SOS, 14807 S Ravinia Ave, Orland Park IL 60462

Ottawa Driving Test Routes

Ottawa SOS, 4111 Progress Dr, Ottawa IL 61350

Paris Driving Test Routes

Paris SOS, 714 Grandview St, Paris IL 61944

Pekin Driving Test Routes

Pekin SOS, 200 S 2nd St, Pekin IL 61554

Peoria Driving Test Routes

Peoria SOS, 3311 N Sterling Ave, Peoria IL 61614

Pinckneyville Driving Test Routes

Pinckneyville SOS, 404 S 1st St, Pinckneyville IL 62274

Pittsfield Driving Test Routes

Pittsfield SOS, 202 W Jefferson St, Pittsfield IL 62363

Plano Driving Test Routes

Plano SOS, 236 Mitchell Dr, Plano IL 60545

Princeton Driving Test Routes

Princeton SOS, 225 Backbone Rd E, Princeton IL 61356

Quincy Driving Test Routes

Quincy SOS, 2512 Locust St, Quincy IL 62301

Rantoul Driving Test Routes

Rantoul SOS, 421 S Murray Rd, Rantoul IL 61866

Roanoke Driving Test Routes

Roanoke SOS, 102 A N 6th St, Roanoke IL 61561

Robinson Driving Test Routes

Robinson SOS, 300 W Main St, Robinson IL 62454

Rockford Driving Test Routes

Rockford Auburn SOS, 3214 Auburn St, Rockford IL 61101

Rockford Driving Test Routes

Rockford E State St. SOS, 3720 E State St, Rockford IL 61108

Roscoe Driving Test Routes

Roscoe SOS, 10631 Main St., Roscoe IL 61703

Salem Driving Test Routes

Salem SOS, 1375 W Whittaker St, Salem IL 62881

Schaumburg Driving Test Routes

Schaumburg SOS, 1227 E Golf Rd, Schaumburg IL 60173

Shelbyville Driving Test Routes

Shelbyville SOS, 311 North Cedar St., Shelbyville IL 62565

Silvis Driving Test Routes

Silvis SOS, 2001 Fifth Street, Ste.10, Silvis IL 61282

South Holland Driving Test Routes

South Holland SOS, 41 W 162nd St, South Holland IL 60473

Sparta Driving Test Routes

Sparta SOS, 202 W. Jackson St., Sparta IL 62286

Springfield Dirksen Driving Test Routes

Springfield Dirksen SOS, 2701 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield Dirksen IL 62723

Springfield Howlett Driving Test Routes

Springfield Howlett SOS, 501 S. Second St., Springfield Howlett IL 62756

St. Charles Driving Test Routes

St. Charles SOS, 3851 E Main St, St. Charles IL 60174

Sterling Driving Test Routes

Sterling SOS, 1224 West Fourth St., Sterling IL 61081

Taylorville Driving Test Routes

Taylorville SOS, 1400 East Park St., Taylorville IL 62568

Tilton Driving Test Routes

Tilton SOS, 5 South Gate Drive, Tilton IL 61832

Tuscola Driving Test Routes

Tuscola SOS, 211 South Main St., Tuscola IL 61953

Vandalia Driving Test Routes

Vandalia SOS, 13 Old Capitol Shopping Center, Vandalia IL 62471

Vienna Driving Test Routes

Vienna SOS, 400 East Vine St., Vienna IL 62995

Waterloo Driving Test Routes

Waterloo SOS, 1335 Jamie Lane, Waterloo IL 62298

Watseka Driving Test Routes

Watseka SOS, 123 W Walnut St., Watseka IL 60970

Waukegan Driving Test Routes

Waukegan SOS, 617 S. Green Bay Road, Waukegan IL 60085

West Chicago Driving Test Routes

West Chicago SOS, 721 Kress Road, West Chicago IL 60185

Woodstock Driving Test Routes

Woodstock SOS, 428 S. Eastwood Drive, Woodstock IL 60098

Wyoming Driving Test Routes

Wyoming SOS, 111 East Williams St., Wyoming IL 61419

Always Up to Date

We make sure every route in our app is built for accuracy - and kept current.

  • Precision-Mapped: Carefully crafted using real GPS data from actual road tests, videos, and local driving instructor input. You'll be practicing on the same roads used during real SOS driving exams.

  • Updated Frequently: From construction zones to new traffic signals, we monitor every location and update routes the moment changes happen. You’ll always be driving the most accurate version of the test route.

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Frequently Asked Questions

    • Age: You must be at least 15 years old.

    • Driver Education: You must enroll in an approved driver education course.

    • Written Exam: You need to pass both a vision screening and written knowledge test.

    • Parental Consent: If you're under 18, a parent or guardian must provide you with written consent.

    • Documentation: You need to provide proof of identity, residency, and a Social Security number.​

  • If you're under 18 you must hold your learner's permit for at least 9 months and complete a minimum of 50 hours of supervised driving, including 10 hours at night.​

    1. A valid learner's permit.

    2. Your proof of driver education course completion.

    3. Your 50-hour driving log (if under 18).

    4. Identification documents from the accepted list.

    5. A vehicle in safe driving condition, with valid registration and insurance.

    • Starting and stopping the vehicle.

    • Backing up in a controlled manner.

    • Making proper turns, including three-point turns.

    • Obeying traffic signs and signals.

    • Parallel parking.

    • Lane changes and merging.

    • Speed control and following distance.

  • Yes, they are allowed, however you must demonstrate checking of your mirrors and looking over your shoulder to prove you are not relying on the camera.

  • Unlike some other states, parallel parking is a required maneuver during the Illinois road test. Be sure to get as much practice in as possible for a confident test-day.

    1. Driving over or under the speed limit.

    2. Failing to yield.

    3. Changing lanes without signaling.

    4. Not checking mirrors or blind spots.

    5. Rolling stops at stop signs.

    • Ages 21-80: Renew every 4 years.

    • Ages 81-86: Renew every 2 years.

    • Ages 87 and older: Renew annually.​

    • Drivers aged 75 and over: take a driving test at each renewal.

Illinois Driving Test Information & Resources

Who Issues Licences in Illinois?

All driver licensing is handled by the Office of the Secretary of State (SOS). That includes issuing learner’s permits, scheduling road tests, renewing licences, and providing driving manuals and resources.

Your Instruction Permit

To get your instruction permit (also called a learner’s permit), you’ll need to:

  • Be at least 15 years old

  • Be enrolled in a driver’s education program

  • Pass a written knowledge test and vision screening

  • Provide the required proof of identity and residency

  • Get parental or legal guardian consent if you're under 18

The Illinois Road Test

When you’re ready for your driving test, you’ll head to a local SOS Driver Services Facility that offers road exams. The test typically takes about 15 to 20 minutes and focuses on everyday driving skills, including:

  1. Starting and stopping the vehicle smoothly

  2. Backing up in a straight line

  3. Performing turns, including three-point and left/right turns at intersections

  4. Parallel parking

  5. Obeying stop signs and traffic lights

  6. Using mirrors and checking blind spots

  7. Lane discipline and safe merging

You’ll need to bring your own vehicle for the test, and it must be in safe, working condition. Your examiner will inspect it briefly before the test begins.

Study Materials and Practice Tests

Everything you need to study for the written test and prep for the road exam is available through the Illinois Secretary of State:

  • Rules of the Road Handbook (PDF) – This is your go-to manual for all traffic laws, signs, safety tips, and procedures.

  • Online Practice Tests (Various) – Helpful for testing your knowledge before the real thing.

  • Parent-Teen Driving Guide (PDF) – A great tool for families to track practice hours and discuss safe driving habits.

Illinois Laws to Know

  • Cell phone use is banned for all drivers under 19, even if using hands-free.

  • Seat belts are mandatory for all passengers in the vehicle, regardless of seating position.

  • There is zero tolerance for underage drinking - any trace of alcohol in drivers under 21 results in an automatic licence suspension.

  • Nighttime driving restrictions apply to drivers under 18: no driving between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Sunday–Thursday, or 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Friday–Saturday.

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