Nashville Driver Services Facility
480 N. Kaskaskia Street Nashville, IL 62263
The Washington County baseline identifies:
First-time driver's license issuance
Instruction permits
Vision screening
Non-CDL written testing
Non-CDL road testing
REAL ID services
The facility is not currently marked appointment-required for regular Driver Services.
Driving in Nashville as a New Driver
Illinois Route 15
Illinois 15 is Nashville's principal east-west state highway.
New drivers should expect:
Regional traffic
Commercial entrances
Trucks
Agricultural vehicles
Rural-to-city speed transitions
Illinois 127 Phase I Study
IDOT is currently conducting a Phase I engineering and environmental study on Illinois 127 from Illinois 15 north to the westbound I-64 ramps.
Part of the study area lies inside Nashville.
IDOT held its first public meeting on April 22, 2026 at Nashville Community High School.
The study is evaluating future safety and mobility improvements. It is not completed construction.
This is important for new drivers because future changes could affect:
Intersection layouts
Turn lanes
Highway access
Traffic flow between Nashville and I-64
Nashville Community High School
Nashville Community High School is located at:
1300 S. Mill Street Nashville, IL 62263.
This gives South Mill Street a clear school-driving role.
Nashville Grade School
Nashville Grade School is located at:
750 E. Gorman Street Nashville, IL 62263.
The separate high-school and grade-school campuses create two distinct school traffic areas.
Washington County Courthouse
Washington County government lists the courthouse at:
101 E. St. Louis Street Nashville, IL 62263.
That makes East St. Louis Street a major civic corridor involving:
Court visitors
County employees
Pedestrians
Parking
Drivers unfamiliar with downtown
Nashville Municipal Offices
Washington County currently lists Nashville city offices at:
190 N. East Court Street Nashville, IL 62263.
This adds another concentration of civic traffic in central Nashville.
Nashville Illinois Adult Driver Education FAQ
Do qualifying 18-year-olds in Nashville need Adult Driver Education?
Yes, if they are applying for their first Illinois driver's license and never completed approved driver education.
Can the course be completed online?
Yes.
Is there a Driver Services facility in Nashville?
Yes. It is at 480 N. Kaskaskia Street.
Does Nashville currently require an appointment?
The county baseline states that it is not currently marked appointment-required.
Does Nashville offer road testing?
Yes.
What major roads serve Nashville?
Illinois 15 is the principal east-west highway, with Illinois 127 providing access toward I-64.
Is Illinois 127 being studied for improvements?
Yes. IDOT is conducting a Phase I study from Illinois 15 to the westbound I-64 ramps.
Is that Route 127 project already under construction?
No. It is currently a preliminary engineering and environmental study.
Where is Nashville Community High School?
1300 S. Mill Street.
Where is Nashville Grade School?
750 E. Gorman Street.
Where is the Washington County Courthouse?
101 E. St. Louis Street.
What local driving environments should a new Nashville driver practice?
Illinois 15, Illinois 127, school traffic, courthouse/downtown streets, rural roads, I-64 access, and agricultural traffic.
Does completing Adult Driver Education issue a driver's license?
No.