Lakeshore Dr and 40th Ave
25 crashes from 2021 to 2025
Most were rear-end crashes. Leave a bigger gap than you think you need, and brake early and smoothly when the lights change. Running a red light was the recorded cause in 6.
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Clearlake DMVDriving Test Practice Routes
15930 Dam Rd, Unit B, Clearlake, CA 95422
There are only 2 sets of traffic lights within two miles of Clearlake DMV, so stop signs and judging gaps at junctions matter most. The office is on Dam Road. 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.
Clearlake road test practice routes
Practice loops that start and finish at the DMV, each built from Clearlake'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 Dam Rd and Phillips Ave, with no traffic lights. Start here for your first few drives.
- Length
- 4.1 mi
- Approx. time
- 14 min
- Turns
- 13
- 8 all-way stops
- 4.1 miles of residential streets
- Not covered: traffic lights
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Turn-by-turn directions (16 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head west on Dam Road. 0.6 mi Straight through 3 all-way stops.
- At the all-way stop, continue onto Phillips Avenue. 0.6 mi
- Turn left onto 31st Avenue. 0.1 mi
- Turn right onto Eureka Avenue. 0.3 mi
- Turn right onto 37th Avenue. 0.1 mi
- Turn right onto Phillips Avenue. 0.2 mi
- Turn left onto 33rd Avenue. 0.3 mi
- Turn right onto Boyles Avenue. 0.2 mi
- Turn left onto 29th Avenue. 0.2 mi
- Turn right onto Wilkinson Avenue. 0.3 mi
- Turn right onto 22nd Avenue. 0.1 mi
- Continue onto Konocti Avenue. 250 ft
- Turn right onto 20th Avenue. 0.2 mi
- Turn left onto Irving Avenue. 450 ft
- Turn right onto 18th Avenue. 0.1 mi
- At the all-way stop, turn left onto Dam Road and return to the DMV. 0.6 mi Straight through 3 all-way stops.
Stage 2: Stop signs and junctions
With almost no traffic lights nearby, this loop focuses on stop signs and junctions, along Dam Rd and Old Hwy 53.
- Length
- 3.7 mi
- Approx. time
- 11 min
- Turns
- 10
- 1 set of lights
- 3 all-way stops
- 2.3 miles of residential streets
- Not covered: multi-lane roads
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Turn-by-turn directions (12 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head west on Dam Road. 0.6 mi Straight through 1 all-way stop.
- Turn left onto Boyles Avenue. 0.3 mi
- Turn left onto 9th Avenue. 0.1 mi
- Turn right onto Irving Avenue. 0.2 mi
- Turn right onto 14th Avenue. 0.1 mi
- Turn left onto Boyles Avenue. 0.2 mi
- Turn left onto 18th Avenue. 0.7 mi Straight through 1 all-way stop.
- Turn right onto Victor Street. 0.4 mi
- Turn right onto Hale Avenue. 250 ft
- Turn left onto Highland Avenue. 150 ft
- Turn left onto Old Highway 53. 0.8 mi
- Continue onto Dam Road and return to the DMV. 0.2 mi Straight through 1 set of lights and 1 all-way stop.
Stage 3: Test-ready loop
Everything together over about 6 miles, including Old Hwy 53 and Phillips Ave.
- Length
- 5.5 mi
- Approx. time
- 17 min
- Turns
- 13
- 2 sets of lights, with 1 right turn at them
- 6 all-way stops
- 1 stop sign
- 3.6 miles of residential streets
- Junctions A and C below, among the busiest for crashes
- Not covered: multi-lane roads
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 (19 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head west on Dam Road. 0.2 mi Straight through 1 set of lights and 1 all-way stop.
- Continue onto Old Highway 53. 0.8 mi
- Turn right onto Highland Avenue. 0.2 mi
- Turn left onto Spruce Avenue. 0.2 mi
- Continue onto Hale Avenue. 400 ft
- Turn left onto Crawford Avenue. 0.2 mi
- Turn right onto Cypress Avenue. 0.2 mi
- Turn right onto Old Highway 53. 0.6 mi
- At the lights, turn right onto Lakeshore Drive. 0.5 mi
- Continue onto 40th Avenue. 250 ft
- Turn left onto Moss Avenue. 0.2 mi
- Continue onto Birch Avenue. 400 ft
- Turn right onto Davis Avenue. 0.4 mi
- At the stop sign, turn right onto Phillips Avenue. 0.3 mi Straight through 1 all-way stop.
- Turn right onto 38th Avenue. 0.1 mi
- Turn left onto Eureka Avenue. 0.5 mi
- Turn left onto 28th Avenue. 0.1 mi
- Turn right onto Phillips Avenue. 0.5 mi
- At the all-way stop, continue onto Dam Road and return to the DMV. 0.6 mi Straight through 3 all-way stops.
Where the Clearlake 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
- 2sets of traffic lights
- 6all-way stops
- 3schools
Main roads in the area: Dam Rd, Old Hwy 53, Lake St, Lakeshore Dr, Morgan Valley Rd and Main 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 Clearlake DMV
The parking lot and the first junction are the only parts of the route you can be sure of. The office is on Dam Rd.
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.
The roads around Clearlake DMV
What you'll be dealing with near the office, counted from map data within 2 miles.
2
Sets of traffic lights
Junctions here are controlled by stop signs, so give way carefully.
6
All-way stops
Dam Rd has 4 of them.
3
Schools
The limit near a school drops to 25 mph when children are around.
6 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 Clearlake 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
Dam Rd, 4 in a row - Stage 2
Left turn without lights
From Dam Rd onto Boyles Ave, giving way to oncoming traffic - Stage 3
Right turn at lights
From Old Hwy 53 onto Lakeshore Dr - Stage 1
Residential streets
Phillips Ave and the streets around it
Score sheet sections from California DMV form DL 32. Places from OpenStreetMap.
What causes crashes on Clearlake's roads
Recorded causes of the 567 crashes on local roads within 2 miles of the office from 2021 to 2025, leaving out freeways. Too fast for conditions and unsafe turn or lane change top the list.
Share of the 545 crashes where a cause was recorded. Other causes made up the remaining 10%. About 31% of these crashes happened after dark. Source: California Crash Reporting System, California Highway Patrol, via data.ca.gov.
Clearlake junctions worth practicing
The junctions within 2 miles of the office with the most crashes from 2021 to 2025. Each one is marked on the practice routes map.
Lake St and Jessie St
10 crashes from 2021 to 2025
Most were side impacts. On a fresh green, look both ways before you go, and never try to beat the lights.
Lakeshore Dr and Old Hwy 53
9 crashes from 2021 to 2025
Many involved hitting a fixed object. Keep to the center of your lane and take the approach slowly.
Lake St and Main St
8 crashes from 2021 to 2025
Most were rear-end crashes. Leave a bigger gap than you think you need, and brake early and smoothly when the lights change.
Old Hwy 53 and Davis Ave
7 crashes from 2021 to 2025
Many were sideswipes. Check your mirror and blind spot before changing lanes, and pick your lane early.
Crashes located within about 100 feet of each junction. Source: California Crash Reporting System, California Highway Patrol, via data.ca.gov.
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Clearlake driving test questions
Where does the Clearlake 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 Dam Rd, Old Hwy 53, Lake St. Routes recorded from real Clearlake tests are in the Driving Test Routes app.
Are these the real Clearlake test routes?
No. Our practice routes are loops we planned from Clearlake'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 Clearlake's roads tricky for learners?
Within 2 miles of the office, there are almost no traffic lights, so you'll judge gaps at stop signs.
Which junctions near Clearlake DMV have the most crashes?
Lakeshore Dr and 40th Ave (25), Lake St and Jessie St (10), Lakeshore Dr and Old Hwy 53 (9), counting crashes from 2021 to 2025.
How do I book a drive test at Clearlake DMV?
Book online through the California DMV appointments page, choosing Clearlake as your office. Book on the DMV website.
Clearlake 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 Clearlake page before you go.
Nearby offices
- Lakeport DMV18.2 mi
- Ukiah DMV34.7 mi
- Santa Rosa DMV36 mi
Services at Clearlake DMV
- Behind-the-wheel drive tests
- Written knowledge tests
- Motorcycle driving tests
- Commercial 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