Barstow DMVDriving Test Practice Routes
528 E Virginia Way, Barstow, CA 92311
Within two miles of Barstow DMV there are 23 sets of traffic lights and 8 all-way stops. Barstow Road runs close to the office, up to 4 lanes wide in places and signed at 55 mph.
Start with the practice routes just below, then see how far a test can reach and how you'll leave the office.
Barstow road test practice routes
Practice loops that start and finish at the DMV, each built from Barstow'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 Helen Runyon Dr and East Fredricks St, with no traffic lights. Start here for your first few drives.
- Length
- 2.6 mi
- Approx. time
- 8 min
- Turns
- 11
- 1 stop sign
- 1.7 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 east on East Virginia Way. 0.3 mi
- Turn left onto Lillian Drive. 0.2 mi
- Turn right onto Kelly Drive. 0.3 mi
- Turn left onto Elm Street. 0.2 mi
- Turn left onto East Mountain View Street. 0.1 mi
- Turn right onto Frances Drive. 0.1 mi
- Turn left onto Bigger Street. 500 ft
- Turn right onto Adele Drive. 0.1 mi
- Continue onto East Fredricks Street. 0.4 mi
- Turn left onto South 6th Avenue. 0.1 mi
- At the stop sign, turn left onto Pioneer Street. 400 ft
- Turn right onto South 7th Avenue. 450 ft
- Continue onto Helen Runyon Drive. 0.4 mi
- Turn right onto East Virginia Way and return to the DMV. 300 ft
Stage 2: Stop signs and lights
Along East Rimrock Rd and Barstow Rd, with 9 sets of lights and 2 all-way stops.
- Length
- 5.7 mi
- Approx. time
- 15 min
- Turns
- 8
- 9 sets of lights, with 2 left turns and 4 right turns at them
- 2 all-way stops
- Multi-lane driving on West Main St
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 (11 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head west on East Virginia Way. 0.2 mi
- At the lights, turn left onto Barstow Road. 0.8 mi Straight through 3 sets of lights.
- At the lights, turn right onto East Rimrock Road. 1.4 mi
- At the all-way stop, turn right onto H Street. 0.7 mi
- Continue onto South Avenue H. 0.5 mi
- At the lights, turn right onto West Main Street. 0.8 mi
- At the lights, turn right onto South Avenue A. 0.2 mi
- At the all-way stop, turn left onto West Mountain View Street. 0.4 mi
- Continue onto East Mountain View Street. 0.3 mi
- At the lights, turn right onto Barstow Road. 0.4 mi
- At the lights, turn left onto East Virginia Way and return to the DMV. 0.2 mi
Stage 3: Test-ready loop
Everything together over about 7 miles, including East Main St and South Muriel Dr.
- Length
- 6.5 mi
- Approx. time
- 19 min
- Turns
- 14
- 10 sets of lights, with 1 left turn at them
- 3 all-way stops
- Multi-lane driving on East Main St
- 1.3 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 (15 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head east on East Virginia Way. 0.4 mi
- At the all-way stop, turn right onto South Muriel Drive. 1.0 mi Straight through 1 set of lights and 1 all-way stop.
- Turn left onto Broadway Avenue. 0.1 mi
- Turn right onto Guadalupe Drive. 250 ft
- Turn left onto Teton Drive. 0.1 mi
- Turn left onto Borrego Drive. 0.3 mi
- Turn right onto East Rimrock Road. 0.9 mi Straight through 1 all-way stop.
- Turn left onto Arbor Way. 0.4 mi
- Turn left onto Armory Road. 450 ft
- Turn right onto Victor Street. 0.2 mi
- Turn left onto East Main Street. 1.8 mi Straight through 8 sets of lights.
- At the lights, turn left onto South Muriel Drive. 0.4 mi
- Turn right onto East Mountain View Street. 0.4 mi
- Turn left onto Helen Runyon Drive. 0.4 mi
- Turn right onto East Virginia Way and return to the DMV. 300 ft
Where the Barstow 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
- 23sets of traffic lights
- 7all-way stops
- 11schools
Main roads in the area: East Rimrock Rd, Barstow Rd, East Main St, Armory Rd, South Muriel Dr, West Main St, East Mountain View St and North 1st Ave.
Drive times are our estimates from speed limits, with time added for lights and stops. They aren't DMV figures.
Leaving and returning to Barstow DMV
The parking lot and the first junction are the only parts of the route you can be sure of. The office is on E Virginia Way.
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.
East to Helen Runyon Dr
300 ft along East Virginia Way to Helen Runyon Drive.
West to Barstow Rd
0.2 mi along East Virginia Way to Barstow Road, where there are lights.
The roads around Barstow DMV
What you'll be dealing with near the office, counted from map data within 2 miles.
Sets of traffic lights
Most are on East Main St and Barstow Rd.
All-way stops
East Rimrock Rd has 3 of them.
Schools
The limit near a school drops to 25 mph when children are around.
Railroad crossing
Look both ways, never stop on the tracks, and wait if there isn't room on the other side.
Multi-lane roads
Signal, check your mirror and blind spot, then change lanes smoothly.
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 Barstow DMV.
- Every loop
Parking lot driving
The DMV lot itself, at the start and end of every test - Stage 3
Stopping at all-way stops
South Muriel Dr, 2 in a row - Stage 3
Lights you drive straight through
East Main St: 8 sets of lights in 1.8 mi - Stage 2
Left turn at lights
From East Virginia Way onto Barstow Rd - Stage 3
Left turn without lights
From South Muriel Dr onto Broadway Ave, giving way to oncoming traffic - Stage 2
Right turn at lights
From Barstow Rd onto East Rimrock Rd - Stage 3
Lane changes
East Main St, a multi-lane road - Stage 1
Residential streets
East Fredricks St and the streets around it - Not on a loop
Freeway merging
Only scored on supplemental (referral) tests. For practice, the nearest on-ramp is on Barstow Rd
Score sheet sections from California DMV form DL 32. Places from OpenStreetMap.
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See routes from real Barstow tests
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Barstow driving test questions
Where does the Barstow 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 East Rimrock Rd, Barstow Rd, East Main St. Routes recorded from real Barstow tests are in the Driving Test Routes app.
Are these the real Barstow test routes?
No. Our practice routes are loops we planned from Barstow'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 Barstow's roads tricky for learners?
Within 2 miles of the office, Barstow Road is up to 4 lanes wide.
How do I book a drive test at Barstow DMV?
Book online through the California DMV appointments page, choosing Barstow as your office. Book on the DMV website.
Barstow DMV office information
Opening hours
| Monday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm |
| Thursday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm |
| Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours can change on holidays. Check the DMV's Barstow page before you go.
Nearby offices
- Victorville DMV30.1 mi
- San Bernardino DMV54.8 mi
- Redlands DMV57.5 mi
Services at Barstow 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