Driver Services for East Moline Residents
East Moline does not have the county's full Driver Services facility.
The Moline/Silvis facility is located at:
Twin Oaks Shopping Centre 2001 Fifth Street, Suite 10 Silvis, IL 61282
The Rock Island County baseline identifies first-time issuance, vision screening, written testing, and non-CDL road testing there. Driver Services transactions currently require appointments.
Driving in East Moline as a New Driver
Illinois Route 92 Corridor
IDOT is conducting a Phase I engineering and environmental study on Illinois 92 between Illinois 84 at 19th Street in East Moline and 48th Street in Moline.
The 2.5-mile corridor study is evaluating:
Intersection changes
Bicycle accommodations
Pedestrian improvements
Drainage
Roadway configuration.
This is a study, not completed reconstruction.
Greater Downtown Revitalization
East Moline's transportation program includes substantial street reconstruction around downtown and The Bend.
The 2026 phase includes reconstruction of 12th Avenue from 1st Street to 7th Street, plus improvements to 3rd and 7th streets. The contract includes pavement reconstruction, sidewalks, storm sewer, curb and gutter, traffic signals, lighting, and landscaping, with a December 2026 completion target plus working days.
New drivers should expect:
Temporary closures
Changed intersection layouts
Construction workers
New pavement markings
Pedestrian detours
Bend Boulevard Extension
A separate East Moline project extends Bend Boulevard from 3rd Street to 7th Street.
The July 2026 IDOT letting lists full-depth roadway construction with completion scheduled for December 2027.
City documents describe the corridor as a complete-street project with sidewalks, multi-use trails, lighting, landscaping, and wayfinding.
This should be described as new roadway construction, not an already completed connection.
United Township High School
United Township High School is located at:
1275 Avenue of the Cities East Moline, IL 61244.
That makes Avenue of the Cities a significant school and institutional traffic corridor.
New drivers should expect:
Student vehicles
School buses
Parent traffic
Pedestrians
Event congestion
East Moline Illinois Adult Driver Education FAQ
Do qualifying 18-year-olds in East Moline need Adult Driver Education?
Yes, if they are first-time applicants and never completed approved driver education.
Can the course be completed online?
Yes.
Is there a Driver Services facility in East Moline?
No full facility is identified in East Moline. The Moline/Silvis facility in Silvis is the primary nearby option.
Does the Moline/Silvis facility require an appointment?
Yes.
Is Illinois 92 being redesigned?
IDOT is conducting a Phase I study for the East Moline-to-Moline corridor.
Is 12th Avenue under major reconstruction in 2026?
Yes. The current contract covers pavement, sidewalks, drainage, signals, lighting, and related improvements.
Is Bend Boulevard being extended?
Yes. Construction is programmed through 2027.
Where is United Township High School?
1275 Avenue of the Cities.
What local driving conditions matter most?
Illinois 92, Avenue of the Cities, school traffic, construction zones, Mississippi River traffic, and connections into Moline and Silvis.
Does completing Adult Driver Education issue a driver's license?
No.