Alturas DMVDriving Test Practice Routes
903 W C St, Alturas, CA 96101
There are no sets of traffic lights within two miles of Alturas DMV, so stop signs and judging gaps at junctions matter most. West 12th Street runs close to the office.
Start with the practice routes just below, then see how far a test can reach and how you'll leave the office.
Alturas road test practice routes
Practice loops that start and finish at the DMV, each built from Alturas's real streets and harder than the last.
These are practice loops we planned. They aren't official DMV test routes. Drive with a licensed supervisor, and follow the signs and conditions on the day, which may differ from the map.
Stage 1: Quiet streets
Mostly residential streets around Juniper St and West 19th St, with no traffic lights. Start here for your first few drives.
- Length
- 3 mi
- Approx. time
- 10 min
- Turns
- 12
- 3 stop signs
- 3.0 miles of residential streets
- Not covered: traffic lights
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Google Maps can pick slightly different streets between our stops, so check it against the map here. It works best in the Google Maps app.
Turn-by-turn directions (14 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head north on West C Street. 0.1 mi
- At the stop sign, turn right onto West 12th Street. 100 ft
- At the stop sign, turn left onto Juniper Street. 0.5 mi
- Turn right onto West 19th Street. 0.4 mi
- Turn right onto North Court Street. 0.2 mi
- Turn left onto 16th Street. 400 ft
- Turn right onto North East Street. 0.2 mi
- At the stop sign, turn left onto East 12th Street. 0.2 mi
- Turn right onto North East D Street. 0.2 mi
- Turn right onto East 9th Street. 0.2 mi
- Turn left onto North East Street. 450 ft
- Turn right onto East 8th Street. 0.1 mi
- Continue onto West 8th Street. 0.4 mi
- Turn right onto West C Street and return to the DMV. 0.1 mi
Stage 2: Stop signs and junctions
With almost no traffic lights nearby, this loop focuses on stop signs and junctions, along West 12th St and North Warner St.
- Length
- 4.7 mi
- Approx. time
- 13 min
- Turns
- 10
- 1 all-way stop
- 2 stop signs
- 2.1 miles of residential streets
Send it to your phoneScan to open this route in Google Maps, or open it here.
Google Maps can pick slightly different streets between our stops, so check it against the map here. It works best in the Google Maps app.
Turn-by-turn directions (13 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head north on West C Street. 0.1 mi
- At the stop sign, turn right onto West 12th Street. 0.4 mi
- At the all-way stop, turn right onto North Main Street. 0.2 mi
- Turn left onto East 8th Street. 0.5 mi
- Turn right onto Josephine Street. 0.2 mi
- Turn right onto East 4th Street. 0.5 mi
- Continue onto West 4th Street. 0.6 mi
- Turn left onto North West Street. 0.4 mi
- Turn right onto West Carlos Street. 0.2 mi
- Turn right onto South Warner Street. 0.1 mi
- Continue onto North Warner Street. 0.8 mi
- At the stop sign, turn right onto West 12th Street. 0.5 mi
- Turn right onto West C Street and return to the DMV. 0.1 mi
Stage 3: Test-ready loop
Everything together over about 6 miles, including California National Historic Trail and North East St.
- Length
- 6.4 mi
- Approx. time
- 18 min
- Turns
- 14
- 1 all-way stop
- 3 stop signs
- 3.7 miles of residential streets
Send it to your phoneScan to open this route in Google Maps, or open it here.
Google Maps can pick slightly different streets between our stops, so check it against the map here. It works best in the Google Maps app.
Turn-by-turn directions (17 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head north on West C Street. 0.1 mi
- At the stop sign, turn right onto West 12th Street. 0.4 mi
- At the all-way stop, continue onto East 12th Street. 400 ft
- Continue onto California National Historic Trail. 400 ft
- Turn left onto North East Street. 1.0 mi
- Turn right onto Wood Duck Lane. 0.4 mi
- Turn left onto Baldpate Drive. 0.2 mi
- Turn right onto Chukar Lane. 0.6 mi
- Turn right onto Pencil Road. 0.5 mi
- At the stop sign, turn right onto California National Historic Trail. 1.3 mi
- Turn left onto North Court Street. 0.1 mi
- At the stop sign, turn right onto East 10th Street. 400 ft
- Turn left onto North Main Street. 0.6 mi
- Turn right onto West 1st Street. 250 ft
- Turn right onto North Howard Street. 0.2 mi
- Turn left onto West 4th Street. 0.3 mi
- Turn right onto West C Street and return to the DMV. 0.4 mi
Where the Alturas DMV drive test can go
Every drive test starts and finishes at the office, so the closer a road is, the more likely you are to drive it. The shading shows how long each road takes to reach from the DMV.
Within a 6-minute drive
- 0sets of traffic lights
- 1all-way stops
- 2schools
Main roads in the area: North West St, Route 395, West 12th St, West 4th St, North Main St, West Carlos St, County Rd 56 and North Warner St.
Drive times are our estimates from speed limits, with time added for lights and stops. They aren't DMV figures.
Leaving and returning to Alturas DMV
The parking lot and the first junction are the only parts of the route you can be sure of. The office is on W C St.
In the parking lot
The test sheet scores how you drive through the lot, so watch for people and cars, keep it slow, and take extra care reversing out of your space.
South to West 4th St
0.4 mi along West C St to West 4th Street.
North to West 12th St
0.1 mi along West C St to West 12th Street.
The roads around Alturas DMV
What you'll be dealing with near the office, counted from map data within 2 miles.
Sets of traffic lights
Junctions here are controlled by stop signs, so give way carefully.
All-way stop
Stop fully behind the limit line, then go in the order you arrived.
Schools
The limit near a school drops to 25 mph when children are around.
Railroad crossings
Look both ways, never stop on the tracks, and wait if there isn't room on the other side.
Roundabouts
None within 2 miles of the office.
Source: OpenStreetMap contributors, downloaded 2026-10-07. Counts cover public roads within 2 miles of the office.
Where to practice each part of the California drive test
The DMV's drive test score sheet (form DL 32) marks you on parking lot driving, backing, intersections, turns, lane changes, and business and residential driving. Here's where to practice near Alturas DMV.
- Every loop
Parking lot driving
The DMV lot itself, at the start and end of every test - Stage 2
Left turn without lights
From North Main St onto East 8th St, giving way to oncoming traffic - Stage 1
Residential streets
Juniper St and the streets around it
Score sheet sections from California DMV form DL 32. Places from OpenStreetMap.
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Alturas driving test questions
Where does the Alturas DMV driving test go?
The DMV doesn't publish its test routes. Every test starts and finishes in the office parking lot, and the roads closest to the office are the ones you're most likely to drive, such as North West St, Route 395, West 12th St. Routes recorded from real Alturas tests are in the Driving Test Routes app.
Are these the real Alturas test routes?
No. Our practice routes are loops we planned from Alturas's street data to cover the skills on the test. They're for practice, not a copy of the DMV's routes.
What do you need to pass the California drive test?
The DMV's score sheet (form DL 32) says you pass with no more than 15 errors on the driving maneuvers and no critical driving errors. Before you set off, you also need no more than 3 errors on the parking brake, arm signals, wipers, defroster, emergency flashers and headlights.
What makes Alturas's roads tricky for learners?
Within 2 miles of the office, there are 12 railroad crossings within 2 miles; there are almost no traffic lights, so you'll judge gaps at stop signs.
How do I book a drive test at Alturas DMV?
Book online through the California DMV appointments page, choosing Alturas as your office. Book on the DMV website.
Alturas DMV office information
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours can change on holidays. Check the DMV's Alturas page before you go.
Nearby offices
- Fall River Mills DMV56.1 mi
- Susanville DMV74.8 mi
- Mt Shasta DMV92.4 mi
Services at Alturas DMV
- Behind-the-wheel drive tests
- Written knowledge tests
- Motorcycle driving tests
- Driver's license and ID applications
- Replacement documents
- Vehicle registration and renewals
- Title transfers
- License plates
- Disabled parking placards
- Driver and vehicle records