East Hobsonway and North Broadway
On Stage 2.
Heading west on East Hobsonway
Left, straight, straight
Heading east on West Hobsonway
Left, straight, straight
Heading west, there's no separate right-turn lane, so turn right from the right-hand lane.
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Blythe DMVDriving Test Practice Routes
430 S Broadway, Blythe, CA 92225
Within two miles of Blythe DMV there are 8 sets of traffic lights and 11 all-way stops. East Hobsonway runs close to the office, up to 4 lanes wide in places and signed at 30 mph. There are no roundabouts or railroad crossings nearby.
Start with the practice routes just below, then see how far a test can reach and how you'll leave the office.
Blythe road test practice routes
Practice loops that start and finish at the DMV, each built from Blythe'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.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Stage 1: Quiet streets
Mostly residential streets around West Donlon St and South Commercial St, with few traffic lights. Start here for your first few drives.
- Length
- 2.7 mi
- Approx. time
- 9 min
- Turns
- 11
- 1 set of lights
- 5 stop signs
- 1.9 miles of residential streets
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Turn-by-turn directions (14 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head west on Wells Street. 0.2 mi
- Turn left onto South Main Street. 0.1 mi
- At the stop sign, turn right onto West 14th Avenue. 0.2 mi
- Turn right onto Willow Street. 0.1 mi
- Turn left onto West Wells Street. 0.2 mi
- Turn right onto Virginia Avenue. 0.1 mi
- Turn right onto West Donlon Street. 0.4 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- Turn left onto South Commercial Street. 0.3 mi
- At the stop sign, continue onto North Commercial Street. 0.2 mi
- At the stop sign, turn right onto West Barnard Street. 0.2 mi
- Turn right onto North Spring Street. 0.2 mi
- At the stop sign, continue onto South Spring Street. 0.2 mi
- Turn left onto West Dekema Street. 400 ft
- At the stop sign, turn right onto South Broadway and return to the DMV. 0.2 mi
Stage 2: Stop signs and lights
Along West 14th Ave and West Hobsonway, with 7 sets of lights and 2 all-way stops.
- Length
- 2.5 mi
- Approx. time
- 9 min
- Turns
- 5
- 7 sets of lights, with 2 left turns and 1 right turn at them
- 2 all-way stops
- Multi-lane driving on West Hobsonway
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Turn-by-turn directions (7 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head south on South Broadway. 0.1 mi
- At the all-way stop, turn right onto West 14th Avenue. 0.5 mi
- At the all-way stop, turn right onto South Lovekin Boulevard. 0.5 mi Straight through 2 sets of lights.
- At the lights, turn right onto West Hobsonway. 0.5 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- At the lights, continue onto East Hobsonway. 0.5 mi
- At the lights, turn left onto North Broadway. 50 ft
- At the lights, turn left onto South Broadway and return to the DMV. 0.4 mi
Stage 3: Test-ready loop
Everything together over about 6 miles, including West Hobsonway and West Chanslor Way.
- Length
- 5.9 mi
- Approx. time
- 17 min
- Turns
- 12
- 4 sets of lights, with 2 left turns and 1 right turn at them
- 3 all-way stops
- 4 stop signs
- Multi-lane driving on West Hobsonway
- 1.8 miles of residential streets
Open in Google Maps
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 (14 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head north on South Broadway. 0.2 mi
- Turn left onto West Dekema Street. 0.2 mi
- At the stop sign, turn right onto South Main Street. 0.2 mi
- At the lights, turn left onto West Hobsonway. 1.4 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- Turn right onto North Defrain Boulevard. 0.5 mi
- At the stop sign, turn right onto West Chanslor Way. 1.0 mi
- At the lights, turn right onto North Lovekin Boulevard. 0.2 mi
- At the all-way stop, turn left onto West Barnard Street. 0.5 mi
- At the stop sign, continue onto East Barnard Street. 0.6 mi Straight through 2 all-way stops.
- Turn right onto 8th Street. 0.3 mi
- Turn right onto East Hobsonway. 300 ft
- At the lights, turn left onto South 7th Street. 0.3 mi
- Turn right onto East Donlon Street. 0.5 mi
- At the stop sign, turn left onto South Broadway and return to the DMV. 0.1 mi
Where the Blythe 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.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Within a 6-minute drive
- 8sets of traffic lights
- 11all-way stops
- 3schools
Main roads in the area: South Broadway, East Hobsonway, South Lovekin Blvd, West Hobsonway, North Broadway, North Lovekin Blvd, East Chanslor Way and East 14th 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 Blythe DMV
The parking lot and the first junction are the only parts of the route you can be sure of. The office is on S Broadway.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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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.
1
West to South Main St
0.2 mi along Wells St to South Main Street.
The roads around Blythe DMV
What you'll be dealing with near the office, counted from map data within 2 miles.
8
Sets of traffic lights
Most are on South Lovekin Blvd and West Hobsonway.
11
All-way stops
East Barnard St has 3 of them.
5
Schools
The limit near a school drops to 25 mph when children are around.
3 mi
Multi-lane roads
Signal, check your mirror and blind spot, then change lanes smoothly.
None
Railroad crossings
None within 2 miles of the office.
None
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 Blythe 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
East Barnard St, 2 in a row - Stage 2
Lights you drive straight through
South Lovekin Blvd: 2 sets of lights in 0.5 mi - Stage 2
Left turn at lights
From East Hobsonway onto North Broadway - Stage 3
Left turn without lights
From South Broadway onto West Dekema St, giving way to oncoming traffic - Stage 2
Right turn at lights
From South Lovekin Blvd onto West Hobsonway - Stage 3
Lane changes
West Hobsonway, a multi-lane road - Stage 1
Residential streets
South Commercial 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 South 7th St
Score sheet sections from California DMV form DL 32. Places from OpenStreetMap.
Which lane do I need near Blythe DMV?
Lane layouts at the junctions with lights on our practice routes, as you'd see them approaching. Arrows show which way each lane can go.
North Lovekin Blvd and West Chanslor Way
On Stage 3.
Heading south on North Lovekin Blvd
Left, straight, right
Heading west on West Chanslor Way
Straight, right
Heading south, the far-right lane is for turning right only.
East Hobsonway and North 7th St
On Stage 3.
Heading south on North 7th St
Left, straight
Heading north on South 7th St
Left, straight, right
Heading south, there's no separate right-turn lane, so turn right from the right-hand lane.
Lane layouts from OpenStreetMap. Road markings can change, so always follow the arrows painted on the road.
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Blythe driving test questions
Where does the Blythe 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 South Broadway, East Hobsonway, South Lovekin Blvd. Routes recorded from real Blythe tests are in the Driving Test Routes app.
Are these the real Blythe test routes?
No. Our practice routes are loops we planned from Blythe'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 Blythe's roads tricky for learners?
Within 2 miles of the office, East Hobsonway is up to 4 lanes wide.
How do I book a drive test at Blythe DMV?
Book online through the California DMV appointments page, choosing Blythe as your office. Book on the DMV website.
Blythe 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 Blythe page before you go.
Nearby offices
- Brawley DMV69.8 mi
- El Centro DMV79.3 mi
- Needles DMV84.3 mi
Services at Blythe 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