Driver Services for Braidwood Residents
Braidwood does not have a full Illinois Secretary of State Driver Services facility.
The Will County baseline identifies Joliet at 201 S. Joyce Road as the county's primary full Driver Services option. Appointments are required there. Morris is another regional alternative, and it also currently requires appointments.
Driving in Braidwood as a New Driver
Illinois Route 53
Illinois Route 53 is Braidwood's principal north-south regional corridor and is also part of the historic Route 66 corridor through southern Will County.
New drivers should expect:
Regional traffic
Trucks
Commercial entrances
Speed changes entering town
Agricultural vehicles south of developed areas
Illinois Route 113 and I-55 Access
Illinois 113, also known as Coal City Road, connects Illinois 53 with I-55.
IDOT's 2026-2031 program includes future shoulder reconstruction and drainage improvements on Illinois 113 from I-55 to Illinois 53 in Braidwood and Wilmington.
The same program includes approximately 1.12 miles of overlay and ADA improvements on Illinois 113/Main Street from Division Street to Reed Street in Braidwood. That work is programmed for 2027-2031 and should not be presented as active construction today.
Reed-Custer High School
Reed-Custer High School is located at:
249 Comet Drive Braidwood, IL 60408.
The school's regular day begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m., creating predictable traffic periods around Comet Drive.
New drivers should expect:
School buses
Student vehicles
Parent traffic
Pedestrians
Event traffic
Braidwood Illinois Adult Driver Education FAQ
Can qualifying Braidwood residents complete Adult Driver Education online?
Yes.
Is there a Driver Services facility in Braidwood?
No.
Which Will County facility handles first-time licenses?
Joliet is the primary county facility and currently requires appointments.
What major roads serve Braidwood?
Illinois Routes 53 and 113 provide the city's principal regional connections.
Does Illinois 113 connect to I-55?
Yes.
Is road work programmed on Illinois 113?
Yes. IDOT has programmed future shoulder, drainage, overlay, and ADA improvements.
Where is Reed-Custer High School?
249 Comet Drive.
What local driving conditions should a new Braidwood driver practice?
Route 53, Route 113, I-55 access, school traffic, trucks, agricultural roads, and railroad crossings.
Does course completion issue a driver's license?
No.