East Sierra Ave and North Blackstone Ave
On Stages 1 and 2.
Heading west on East Sierra Ave
Left, straight, right
Heading west, the far-right lane is for turning right only.
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Fresno North DMVDriving Test Practice Routes
6420 N Blackstone Avenue, Fresno, CA 93710
Within two miles of Fresno North DMV there are 82 sets of traffic lights. About 7 miles of streets are one-way. East Sierra Avenue runs close to the office, up to 5 lanes wide in places.
Start with the practice routes just below, then see how far a test can reach and how you'll leave the office.
Fresno North road test practice routes
Practice loops that start and finish at the DMV, each built from Fresno North'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 North Blackstone Ave and East Sierra Ave, with few traffic lights. Start here for your first few drives.
- Length
- 1.3 mi
- Approx. time
- 4 min
- Turns
- 6
- 1 set of lights, with 1 right turn at them
- Multi-lane driving on East Sierra Ave
- 0.6 miles of residential streets
- Junction E below, among the busiest for crashes
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Turn-by-turn directions (7 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head north on North Blackstone Avenue. 0.4 mi
- Turn right onto East Magill Avenue. 0.2 mi
- Turn right onto North Diana Avenue. 0.2 mi
- Turn left onto East Los Altos Avenue. 350 ft
- Turn right onto North Clark Street. 0.2 mi
- Turn right onto East Sierra Avenue. 0.3 mi
- At the lights, turn right onto North Blackstone Avenue and return to the DMV. 50 ft
Stage 2: Stop signs and lights
Along North Blackstone Ave and West Herndon Ave, with 16 sets of lights and 1 all-way stops.
- Length
- 4.9 mi
- Approx. time
- 15 min
- Turns
- 8
- 16 sets of lights, with 4 left turns and 4 right turns at them
- Multi-lane driving on North Blackstone Ave
- Junctions B and E below, among the busiest for crashes
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Turn-by-turn directions (12 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head north on North Blackstone Avenue. 1.5 mi Straight through 4 sets of lights.
- At the lights, turn right onto East Nees Avenue. 0.4 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- At the lights, turn right onto North Fresno Street. 0.2 mi
- At the lights, turn right onto East El Paso Avenue. 0.3 mi Straight through 1 all-way stop.
- Continue onto East El Paso Avenue. 0.1 mi
- At the lights, continue onto West El Paso Avenue. 0.4 mi
- Continue onto West Alluvial Avenue. 0.3 mi
- At the lights, turn left onto North Ingram Avenue. 0.5 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- At the lights, turn left onto West Herndon Avenue. 0.6 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- At the lights, turn right onto North Blackstone Avenue. 0.5 mi
- At the lights, turn left onto East Sierra Avenue. 50 ft
- At the lights, turn left onto North Blackstone Avenue and return to the DMV. 50 ft
Stage 3: Test-ready loop
Everything together over about 7 miles, including North First St and North Blackstone Ave.
- Length
- 7.1 mi
- Approx. time
- 20 min
- Turns
- 14
- 16 sets of lights, with 2 left turns and 3 right turns at them
- Multi-lane driving on North Blackstone Ave
- 1.3 miles of residential streets
- Junctions B and E below, among the busiest for crashes
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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 north on North Blackstone Avenue. 0.5 mi
- At the lights, turn left onto East Herndon Avenue. 50 ft
- At the lights, turn left onto West Herndon Avenue. 0.6 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- At the lights, turn right onto North Ingram Avenue. 0.1 mi
- Turn right onto West Fir Avenue. 0.2 mi
- Turn left onto North College Avenue. 0.1 mi
- Turn right onto West Spruce Avenue. 0.2 mi
- Turn left onto North San Pablo Avenue. 0.1 mi
- Turn right onto West Minarets Avenue. 0.2 mi
- At the lights, continue onto East Minarets Avenue. 0.1 mi
- Continue onto East Alluvial Avenue. 0.8 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- At the lights, turn right onto North First Street. 1.9 mi Straight through 5 sets of lights.
- Continue onto East Robinwood Lane. 50 ft
- Continue onto First Avenue Frontage. 250 ft
- Turn right onto East Portals Avenue. 0.2 mi
- Turn left onto North Callisch Avenue. 250 ft
- Turn right onto Barstow Frontage. 0.1 mi
- Turn right onto East Barstow Avenue. 0.7 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- At the lights, turn right onto North Blackstone Avenue and return to the DMV. 1.0 mi Straight through 2 sets of lights.
Where the Fresno North 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
- 60sets of traffic lights
- 19schools
Main roads in the area: North Blackstone Ave, North Palm Ave, North Fresno St, North First St, West Herndon Ave, East Herndon Ave, East Bullard Ave and East Nees 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 Fresno North DMV
The parking lot and the first junction are the only parts of the route you can be sure of. The office is on N Blackstone Avenue.
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 East Sierra Ave
50 ft along North Blackstone Ave to East Sierra Avenue, where there are lights. 38 crashes were recorded there from 2021 to 2025.
2
North to East Herndon Ave
0.5 mi along North Blackstone Ave to East Herndon Avenue, where there are lights. 49 crashes were recorded there from 2021 to 2025.
The roads around Fresno North DMV
What you'll be dealing with near the office, counted from map data within 2 miles.
82
Sets of traffic lights
Most are on North Blackstone Ave and North Fresno St.
28
Schools
The limit near a school drops to 25 mph when children are around.
7 mi
One-way streets
Check the arrows before every turn, and start from the correct side of the road.
2
Roundabouts
Give way to traffic already in the roundabout and signal as you leave.
34 mi
Bike lanes
Check the bike lane before turning right, and enter it no more than 200 feet before the turn.
None
Railroad crossings
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 Fresno North 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
North First St: 5 sets of lights in 1.9 mi - Stage 2
Left turn at lights
From West Alluvial Ave onto North Ingram Ave - Stage 3
Left turn without lights
From West Fir Ave onto North College Ave, giving way to oncoming traffic - Stage 2
Right turn at lights
From North Blackstone Ave onto East Nees Ave - Stage 3
Lane changes
East Alluvial Ave, a multi-lane road - Stage 1
Residential streets
North Diana 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 Herndon Ave
Score sheet sections from California DMV form DL 32. Places from OpenStreetMap.
Which lane do I need near Fresno North 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 Blackstone Ave and West Herndon Ave
On Stages 2 and 3.
Heading south on North Blackstone Ave
Left, left, straight, straight, straight
Heading north on North Blackstone Ave
Left or reverse, left, straight, straight, straight, right
Two lanes turn left heading south. Start and finish the turn in the same lane.
East Alluvial Ave and North First St
On Stage 3.
Heading south on North First St
Left, straight, straight, right
Heading south, the far-right lane is for turning right only.
Lane layouts from OpenStreetMap. Road markings can change, so always follow the arrows painted on the road.
What causes crashes on Fresno North's roads
Recorded causes of the 2,137 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 2,048 crashes where a cause was recorded. Other causes made up the remaining 9%. About 34% of these crashes happened after dark. Source: California Crash Reporting System, California Highway Patrol, via data.ca.gov.
Fresno North 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.
East Shaw Ave and North Fresno St
61 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 4.
East Herndon Ave and North Blackstone Ave
49 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 4.
East Shaw Ave and North Blackstone Ave
43 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.
West Shaw Ave and North Maroa Ave
39 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 8.
North Blackstone Ave and East Sierra Ave
38 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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Fresno North driving test questions
Where does the Fresno North 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 North Blackstone Ave, North Palm Ave, North Fresno St. Routes recorded from real Fresno North tests are in the Driving Test Routes app.
Are these the real Fresno North test routes?
No. Our practice routes are loops we planned from Fresno North'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 Fresno North's roads tricky for learners?
Within 2 miles of the office, 7 miles of streets are one-way; East Sierra Avenue is up to 5 lanes wide; there are 82 sets of traffic lights within 2 miles.
Which junctions near Fresno North DMV have the most crashes?
East Shaw Ave and North Fresno St (61), East Herndon Ave and North Blackstone Ave (49), East Shaw Ave and North Blackstone Ave (43), counting crashes from 2021 to 2025.
How do I book a drive test at Fresno North DMV?
Book online through the California DMV appointments page, choosing Fresno North as your office. Book on the DMV website.
Fresno North 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 Fresno North page before you go.
Nearby offices
- Fresno DMV5.4 mi
- Clovis DMV6.4 mi
- Madera DMV17.7 mi
Services at Fresno North DMV
- Behind-the-wheel drive tests
- Written knowledge 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