East Washington Blvd and Northcrest Dr
11 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 3.
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Crescent City DMVDriving Test Practice Routes
1475 Parkway Drive, Crescent City, CA 95531
Within two miles of Crescent City DMV there are 10 sets of traffic lights. East Washington Boulevard runs close to the office. 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.
Crescent City road test practice routes
Practice loops that start and finish at the DMV, each built from Crescent City'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
Quieter local streets around Northcrest Dr and Railroad Ave, with few traffic lights. Start here for your first few drives.
- Length
- 4.2 mi
- Approx. time
- 11 min
- Turns
- 7
- 1 set of lights
- 2.2 miles of residential streets
- Junctions A and C and E below, among the busiest for crashes
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Turn-by-turn directions (8 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head northeast on Parkway Drive. 0.1 mi
- Turn left onto Railroad Avenue. 1.0 mi
- Turn left onto Blackwell Lane. 0.9 mi
- Turn left onto Northcrest Drive. 1.2 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- Turn left onto East Hoover Avenue. 0.1 mi
- Turn left onto Harrold Street. 0.1 mi
- Turn right onto East Washington Boulevard. 0.6 mi
- Turn right onto Parkway Drive and return to the DMV. 150 ft
Stage 2: Traffic lights
Along East Washington Blvd and Northcrest Dr, with 9 sets of lights.
- Length
- 4.4 mi
- Approx. time
- 13 min
- Turns
- 11
- 9 sets of lights, with 3 left turns and 3 right turns at them
- Multi-lane driving on Redwood Hwy
- Junctions A and C below, among the busiest for crashes
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Turn-by-turn directions (12 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head northeast on Parkway Drive. 150 ft
- Turn left onto East Washington Boulevard. 0.8 mi
- At the lights, turn left onto Northcrest Drive. 0.7 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- At the lights, turn right onto Redwood Highway. 0.4 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- At the lights, turn right onto 9th Street. 0.2 mi
- Turn right onto H Street. 0.2 mi
- Turn right onto Meridian Street. 0.2 mi
- Turn right onto East Cooper Avenue. 0.4 mi
- At the lights, turn left onto Redwood Highway. 0.1 mi
- At the lights, turn left onto Northcrest Drive. 0.7 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- At the lights, turn right onto East Washington Boulevard. 0.8 mi
- Turn right onto Parkway Drive and return to the DMV. 150 ft
Stage 3: Test-ready loop
Everything together over about 8 miles, including Northcrest Dr and Railroad Ave.
- Length
- 7.6 mi
- Approx. time
- 22 min
- Turns
- 14
- 9 sets of lights, with 4 left turns and 1 right turn at them
- Multi-lane driving on Redwood Hwy
- 2.7 miles of residential streets
- Junctions A and C and E below, among the busiest for crashes
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 (17 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head northeast on Parkway Drive. 0.1 mi
- Turn left onto Railroad Avenue. 1.5 mi
- Turn left onto Trillium Lane. 0.1 mi
- Turn right onto Countess Lane. 0.1 mi
- Turn left onto Boulder Avenue. 0.4 mi
- Turn left onto Lake Earl Drive. 1.0 mi
- Continue onto Northcrest Drive. 1.8 mi Straight through 2 sets of lights.
- At the lights, turn right onto Redwood Highway. 0.4 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- At the lights, turn left onto L Street. 0.2 mi
- At the lights, turn left onto 5th Street. 300 ft
- At the lights, turn left onto M Street. 0.2 mi
- Continue onto Redwood Highway. 0.3 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- At the lights, turn left onto Northcrest Drive. 0.2 mi
- Turn right onto Wilson Avenue. 300 ft
- Turn left onto Harrold Street. 0.5 mi
- Turn right onto East Washington Boulevard. 0.6 mi
- Turn right onto Parkway Drive and return to the DMV. 150 ft
Where the Crescent City 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
- 7sets of traffic lights
- 5schools
Main roads in the area: Pkwy Dr, Northcrest Dr, West Washington Blvd, Redwood Hwy, East Washington Blvd, Inyo St, Lake Earl Dr and Cooper 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 Crescent City DMV
The parking lot and the first junction are the only parts of the route you can be sure of. The office is on Parkway Drive.
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
Northeast to East Washington Blvd
150 ft along Pkwy Dr to East Washington Boulevard. 7 crashes were recorded there from 2021 to 2025.
2
Southwest to Grace Ln
0.2 mi along Pkwy Dr to Grace Lane.
The roads around Crescent City DMV
What you'll be dealing with near the office, counted from map data within 2 miles.
10
Sets of traffic lights
Most are on Redwood Hwy and Northcrest Dr.
1
All-way stop
Stop fully behind the limit line, then go in the order you arrived.
5
Schools
The limit near a school drops to 25 mph when children are around.
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 Crescent City DMV.
- Every loop
Parking lot driving
The DMV lot itself, at the start and end of every test - Stage 3
Lights you drive straight through
Northcrest Dr: 2 sets of lights in 1.8 mi - Stage 2
Left turn at lights
From East Washington Blvd onto Northcrest Dr - Stage 2
Left turn without lights
From Pkwy Dr onto East Washington Blvd, giving way to oncoming traffic - Stage 2
Right turn at lights
From Northcrest Dr onto Redwood Hwy - Stage 1
Residential streets
Railroad Ave 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 East Washington Blvd
Score sheet sections from California DMV form DL 32. Places from OpenStreetMap.
What causes crashes on Crescent City's roads
Recorded causes of the 416 crashes on local roads within 2 miles of the office from 2021 to 2025, leaving out freeways. Unsafe turn or lane change and unsafe reversing or pulling out top the list.
Share of the 392 crashes where a cause was recorded. Other causes made up the remaining 10%. About 27% of these crashes happened after dark. Source: California Crash Reporting System, California Highway Patrol, via data.ca.gov.
Crescent City 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.
Howland Hill Rd and Humboldt Rd
9 crashes from 2021 to 2025
Many involved hitting a fixed object. Keep to the center of your lane and take the approach slowly.
East Washington Blvd and Pkwy Dr
7 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.
Childs Ave and Del Norte St
6 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.
Northcrest Dr and Madison Ave
6 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.
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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Once you're confident on these loops, the Driving Test Routes app has 5 routes recorded from real tests at Crescent City DMV, with turn-by-turn voice directions on your phone.
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Crescent City driving test questions
Where does the Crescent City 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 Pkwy Dr, Northcrest Dr, West Washington Blvd. Routes recorded from real Crescent City tests are in the Driving Test Routes app.
Are these the real Crescent City test routes?
No. Our practice routes are loops we planned from Crescent City'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.
Which junctions near Crescent City DMV have the most crashes?
East Washington Blvd and Northcrest Dr (11), Howland Hill Rd and Humboldt Rd (9), East Washington Blvd and Pkwy Dr (7), counting crashes from 2021 to 2025.
How do I book a drive test at Crescent City DMV?
Book online through the California DMV appointments page, choosing Crescent City as your office. Book on the DMV website.
Crescent City 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 Crescent City page before you go.
Nearby offices
- Eureka DMV66.9 mi
- Yreka DMV79.6 mi
- Weaverville DMV97.5 mi
Services at Crescent City 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