East Oak St and North Main St
On Stage 2.
Heading north on South Main St
Left, straight, right or straight
Heading north, use the left-turn lane for left turns and either straight-ahead lane to go through.
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Fort Bragg DMVDriving Test Practice Routes
410 S Franklin Street, Fort Bragg, CA 95437
Within two miles of Fort Bragg DMV there are 4 sets of traffic lights and 5 railroad crossings. South Main Street runs close to the office, up to 5 lanes wide in places and signed at 40 mph.
Start with the practice routes just below, then see how far a test can reach and how you'll leave the office.
Fort Bragg road test practice routes
Practice loops that start and finish at the DMV, each built from Fort Bragg'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 East Chestnut St and North Franklin St, with no traffic lights. Start here for your first few drives.
- Length
- 3.5 mi
- Approx. time
- 12 min
- Turns
- 11
- 13 stop signs
- 3.5 miles of residential streets
- Not covered: traffic lights
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Turn-by-turn directions (17 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head north on South Franklin Street. 0.2 mi
- At the stop sign, continue onto North Franklin Street. 0.4 mi
- At the stop sign, turn left onto East Fir Street. 400 ft
- At the stop sign, continue onto West Fir Street. 400 ft
- At the stop sign, turn right onto Stewart Street. 450 ft
- At the stop sign, turn right onto West Bush Street. 450 ft
- At the stop sign, continue onto East Bush Street. 0.3 mi
- Turn right onto Brandon Way. 450 ft
- At the stop sign, continue onto North Corry Street. 0.2 mi
- At the stop sign, turn left onto East Laurel Street. 0.1 mi
- Turn right onto Morrow Street. 0.1 mi
- At the stop sign, turn left onto Cedar Street. 0.3 mi
- At the stop sign, turn right onto North Sanderson Way. 0.1 mi
- At the stop sign, continue onto South Sanderson Way. 0.4 mi
- At the stop sign, turn right onto East Chestnut Street. 0.6 mi
- Turn right onto South Harrison Street. 0.1 mi
- At the stop sign, turn left onto Hazel Street and return to the DMV. 0.1 mi
Stage 2: Stop signs and lights
Along North Harrison St and North Main St, with 2 sets of lights.
- Length
- 2.7 mi
- Approx. time
- 9 min
- Turns
- 10
- 2 sets of lights
- 5 stop signs
- Multi-lane driving on South Main St
- 1.8 miles of residential streets
- Not covered: a left turn at 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 (12 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head west on Hazel Street. 400 ft
- At the stop sign, turn right onto South Main Street. 0.2 mi
- At the lights, continue onto North Main Street. 0.4 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- Turn right onto East Fir Street. 0.2 mi
- At the stop sign, turn right onto North Harrison Street. 0.4 mi
- At the stop sign, turn left onto East Oak Street. 0.3 mi
- Turn right onto Park Street. 0.1 mi
- At the stop sign, turn left onto Willow Street. 350 ft
- Turn right onto South Lincoln Street. 0.3 mi
- Turn right onto East Chestnut Street. 0.3 mi
- Turn right onto South Harrison Street. 0.1 mi
- At the stop sign, turn left onto Hazel Street and return to the DMV. 0.1 mi
Stage 3: Test-ready loop
Everything together over about 6 miles, including South Main St and Shoreline Hwy.
- Length
- 6.2 mi
- Approx. time
- 16 min
- Turns
- 13
- 4 sets of lights
- 8 stop signs
- Multi-lane driving on South Main St
- 2.0 miles of residential streets
- Not covered: a left turn at lights
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 east on Hazel Street. 0.1 mi
- At the stop sign, turn right onto South Harrison Street. 0.1 mi
- At the stop sign, turn left onto East Chestnut Street. 0.6 mi
- At the stop sign, turn left onto South Sanderson Way. 0.4 mi
- At the stop sign, continue onto North Sanderson Way. 0.1 mi
- At the stop sign, turn left onto Cedar Street. 0.2 mi
- Turn left onto North Lincoln Street. 0.1 mi
- At the stop sign, turn right onto East Oak Street. 0.5 mi
- At the stop sign, turn left onto South Franklin Street. 450 ft
- Turn right onto Madrone Street. 400 ft
- At the stop sign, turn left onto South Main Street. 1.4 mi Straight through 2 sets of lights.
- Continue onto Shoreline Highway. 0.5 mi
- Continue onto Old Coast Highway. 100 ft
- Turn left onto Shoreline Highway. 100 ft
- Turn left onto Shoreline Highway. 0.6 mi
- Continue onto South Main Street. 1.2 mi Straight through 2 sets of lights.
- Turn right onto Hazel Street and return to the DMV. 400 ft
Where the Fort Bragg 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
- 4sets of traffic lights
- 6schools
Main roads in the area: Shoreline Hwy, North Main St, Fort Bragg-Willits Rd, South Main St, Fort Bragg-Sherwood Rd, East Oak St and Simpson Ln.
Drive times are our estimates from speed limits, with time added for lights and stops. They aren't DMV figures.
Leaving and returning to Fort Bragg 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 Franklin Street.
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.
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West to South Main St
400 ft along Hazel St to South Main Street.
2
East to South McPherson St
350 ft along Hazel St to South McPherson Street.
The roads around Fort Bragg DMV
What you'll be dealing with near the office, counted from map data within 2 miles.
4
Sets of traffic lights
Most are on South Main St and North Main St.
6
Schools
The limit near a school drops to 25 mph when children are around.
5
Railroad crossings
Look both ways, never stop on the tracks, and wait if there isn't room on the other side.
1
Roundabout
Give way to traffic already in the roundabout and signal as you leave.
7 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 Fort Bragg 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
South Main St: 2 sets of lights in 1.4 mi - Stage 3
Left turn without lights
From Cedar St onto North Lincoln St, giving way to oncoming traffic - Stage 3
Lane changes
South Main St, a multi-lane road - Stage 1
Residential streets
East Chestnut St and the streets around it
Score sheet sections from California DMV form DL 32. Places from OpenStreetMap.
Which lane do I need near Fort Bragg 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.
Lane layouts from OpenStreetMap. Road markings can change, so always follow the arrows painted on the road.
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Fort Bragg driving test questions
Where does the Fort Bragg 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 Shoreline Hwy, North Main St, Fort Bragg-Willits Rd. Routes recorded from real Fort Bragg tests are in the Driving Test Routes app.
Are these the real Fort Bragg test routes?
No. Our practice routes are loops we planned from Fort Bragg'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 Fort Bragg's roads tricky for learners?
Within 2 miles of the office, there are 5 railroad crossings within 2 miles; South Main Street is up to 5 lanes wide.
How do I book a drive test at Fort Bragg DMV?
Book online through the California DMV appointments page, choosing Fort Bragg as your office. Book on the DMV website.
Fort Bragg 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 Fort Bragg page before you go.
Nearby offices
- Ukiah DMV38.1 mi
- Garberville DMV47.2 mi
- Lakeport DMV54.5 mi
Services at Fort Bragg 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