Foothill Blvd and Hemlock Ave
On Stages 2 and 3.
Heading northeast on Foothill Blvd
Left, straight, straight, right
Heading west on Foothill Blvd
Left, straight, straight
Heading northeast, the far-right lane is for turning right only.
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California DMV
Fontana DMVDriving Test Practice Routes
8026 Hemlock Ave, Fontana, CA 92336
Within two miles of Fontana DMV there are 48 sets of traffic lights, 14 all-way stops and 5 railroad crossings. About 16 miles of streets are one-way. Foothill Boulevard runs close to the office, up to 6 lanes wide in places and signed at 45 mph.
Start with the practice routes just below, then see how far a test can reach and how you'll leave the office.
Fontana road test practice routes
Practice loops that start and finish at the DMV, each built from Fontana'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 Hemlock Ave and Hilton Dr, with few traffic lights. Start here for your first few drives.
- Length
- 2.4 mi
- Approx. time
- 8 min
- Turns
- 9
- 2 sets of lights
- 3 stop signs
- 2.2 miles of residential streets
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Turn-by-turn directions (10 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head south on Hemlock Avenue. 0.6 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- At the stop sign, turn right onto Valencia Avenue. 450 ft
- Turn right onto Robinia Street. 350 ft
- At the stop sign, turn left onto Arrow Route. 0.2 mi
- Turn right onto Live Oak Avenue. 0.3 mi
- Turn left onto Yucca Avenue. 300 ft
- Turn right onto Ivy Avenue. 0.2 mi
- Turn right onto Redwood Avenue. 0.3 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- Turn right onto Hilton Drive. 0.5 mi
- At the stop sign, turn right onto Hemlock Avenue and return to the DMV. 350 ft
Stage 2: Stop signs and lights
Along Foothill Blvd and Cherry Ave, with 15 sets of lights and 2 all-way stops.
- Length
- 5.4 mi
- Approx. time
- 16 min
- Turns
- 10
- 15 sets of lights, with 3 left turns and 5 right turns at them
- 2 all-way stops
- Multi-lane driving on Foothill Blvd
- 0.7 miles of residential streets
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Turn-by-turn directions (11 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head south on Hemlock Avenue. 350 ft
- At the lights, turn right onto Foothill Boulevard. 1.3 mi Straight through 2 sets of lights.
- At the lights, turn left onto Banana Avenue. 50 ft
- At the lights, turn left onto Foothill Boulevard. 0.5 mi
- At the lights, turn left onto Cherry Avenue. 1.0 mi Straight through 4 sets of lights.
- At the lights, turn right onto Baseline Avenue. 1.0 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- At the lights, turn right onto Beech Avenue. 0.5 mi
- At the all-way stop, turn left onto Miller Avenue. 0.1 mi
- At the all-way stop, turn right onto Sultana Avenue. 0.5 mi
- At the lights, turn right onto Foothill Boulevard. 0.4 mi
- At the lights, turn right onto Hemlock Avenue and return to the DMV. 350 ft
Stage 3: Test-ready loop
Everything together over about 7 miles, including Arrow Route and Foothill Blvd.
- Length
- 7.3 mi
- Approx. time
- 18 min
- Turns
- 14
- 12 sets of lights, with 4 left turns and 4 right turns at them
- 2 all-way stops
- 3 stop signs
- Multi-lane driving on East Liberty Pkwy
- 0.7 miles of residential streets
- Junctions C and D and E below, among the busiest for crashes
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Turn-by-turn directions (15 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head south on Hemlock Avenue. 350 ft
- At the lights, turn right onto Foothill Boulevard. 0.7 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- At the lights, turn right onto Cherry Avenue. 0.2 mi
- At the lights, turn left onto Meyer Canyon Drive. 500 ft
- At the stop sign, turn right onto East Liberty Parkway. 1.0 mi
- At the all-way stop, turn left onto South Heritage Circle. 0.5 mi
- At the all-way stop, turn left onto West Liberty Parkway. 0.7 mi
- At the lights, turn right onto Miller Avenue. 0.1 mi
- At the lights, turn left onto East Avenue. 0.5 mi
- At the lights, turn left onto Foothill Boulevard. 0.5 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- At the lights, turn right onto Mulberry Avenue. 0.5 mi
- At the stop sign, turn left onto Arrow Route. 1.5 mi Straight through 2 sets of lights.
- Turn left onto Live Oak Avenue. 0.5 mi
- At the stop sign, turn right onto Foothill Boulevard. 0.2 mi
- At the lights, turn left onto Hemlock Avenue and return to the DMV. 350 ft
Where the Fontana 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
- 43sets of traffic lights
- 12all-way stops
- 13schools
Main roads in the area: Foothill Blvd, Cherry Ave, Beech Ave, Baseline Ave, Arrow Route, East Liberty Pkwy, Citrus Ave and Whittram 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 Fontana DMV
The parking lot and the first junction are the only parts of the route you can be sure of. The office is on Hemlock Ave.
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
South to Foothill Blvd
350 ft along Hemlock Ave to Foothill Boulevard, where there are lights.
2
North to Hilton Dr
350 ft along Hemlock Ave to Hilton Drive.
The roads around Fontana DMV
What you'll be dealing with near the office, counted from map data within 2 miles.
48
Sets of traffic lights
Most are on Cherry Ave and Foothill Blvd.
14
All-way stops
Miller Ave has 7 of them.
16
Schools
The limit near a school drops to 25 mph when children are around.
16 mi
One-way streets
Check the arrows before every turn, and start from the correct side of the road.
5
Railroad crossings
Look both ways, never stop on the tracks, and wait if there isn't room on the other side.
24 mi
Bike lanes
Check the bike lane before turning right, and enter it no more than 200 feet before the turn.
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 Fontana DMV.
- Every loop
Parking lot driving
The DMV lot itself, at the start and end of every test - Stage 2
Lights you drive straight through
Cherry Ave: 4 sets of lights in 1.0 mi - Stage 2
Left turn at lights
From Foothill Blvd onto Banana Ave - Stage 3
Left turn without lights
From Arrow Route onto Live Oak Ave, giving way to oncoming traffic - Stage 2
Right turn at lights
From Hemlock Ave onto Foothill Blvd - Stage 3
Lane changes
East Ave, a multi-lane road - Stage 1
Residential streets
Hemlock 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 Beech Ave
Score sheet sections from California DMV form DL 32. Places from OpenStreetMap.
Which lane do I need near Fontana 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.
Banana Ave and Foothill Blvd
On Stage 2.
Heading west on Foothill Blvd
Left, straight, straight, straight
Heading east on Foothill Blvd
Left, straight, straight, straight
Heading west, there's no separate right-turn lane, so turn right from the right-hand lane.
Cherry Ave and Foothill Blvd
On Stages 2 and 3.
Heading east on Foothill Blvd
Left, left, straight, straight, straight
Heading north on Cherry Ave
Left, straight, straight, straight, right
Two lanes turn left heading east. Start and finish the turn in the same lane.
Baseline Ave and Cherry Ave
On Stage 2.
Heading west on Baseline Ave
Left, left, straight, straight, straight, right
Heading south on Cherry Ave
Left, left, straight, straight, straight, right
Two lanes turn left heading west. Start and finish the turn in the same lane.
Lane layouts from OpenStreetMap. Road markings can change, so always follow the arrows painted on the road.
What causes crashes on Fontana's roads
Recorded causes of the 1,297 crashes on local roads within 2 miles of the office from 2021 to 2025, leaving out freeways. Unsafe turn or lane change and too fast for conditions top the list.
Share of the 1,257 crashes where a cause was recorded. Other causes made up the remaining 7%. About 32% of these crashes happened after dark. Source: California Crash Reporting System, California Highway Patrol, via data.ca.gov.
Fontana 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.
Arrow Route and Beech Ave
60 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. Running a red light was the recorded cause in 16.
Cherry Ave and Whittram Ave
30 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 7.
Cherry Ave and Arrow Route
23 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 5.
Arrow Route and Almond Ave
23 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.
Arrow Route and Mulberry Ave
21 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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Fontana driving test questions
Where does the Fontana 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 Foothill Blvd, Cherry Ave, Beech Ave. Routes recorded from real Fontana tests are in the Driving Test Routes app.
Are these the real Fontana test routes?
No. Our practice routes are loops we planned from Fontana'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 Fontana's roads tricky for learners?
Within 2 miles of the office, 16 miles of streets are one-way; there are 5 railroad crossings within 2 miles; Foothill Boulevard is up to 6 lanes wide.
Which junctions near Fontana DMV have the most crashes?
Arrow Route and Beech Ave (60), Cherry Ave and Whittram Ave (30), Cherry Ave and Arrow Route (23), counting crashes from 2021 to 2025.
How do I book a drive test at Fontana DMV?
Book online through the California DMV appointments page, choosing Fontana as your office. Book on the DMV website.
Fontana 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 Fontana page before you go.
Nearby offices
- Rancho Cucamonga DMV7.2 mi
- Riverside DMV11.4 mi
- San Bernardino DMV11.4 mi
Services at Fontana 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
- Self-service kiosks
- Driver and vehicle records