6th St and Camino Arroyo
On Stage 2.
Heading northwest on Camino Arroyo
Left, straight, straight, right
Heading northeast on 6th St
Left, straight
Heading northwest, the far-right lane is for turning right only.
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Gilroy DMVDriving Test Practice Routes
6984 Automall Parkway Suite A, Gilroy, CA 95020
Within two miles of Gilroy DMV there are 48 sets of traffic lights, 8 all-way stops and 10 railroad crossings. About 10 miles of streets are one-way. East 10th Street runs close to the office.
Start with the practice routes just below, then see how far a test can reach and how you'll leave the office.
Gilroy road test practice routes
Practice loops that start and finish at the DMV, each built from Gilroy'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: Quieter streets
The quietest streets near the office, around East 10th St. This area is busy, so even this loop meets some traffic lights.
- Length
- 1.2 mi
- Approx. time
- 4 min
- Turns
- 4
- 3 sets of lights, with 1 right turn at them
- 0.6 miles of residential streets
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Turn-by-turn directions (5 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head east on East 10th Street. 0.3 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- At the lights, turn right onto Chestnut Street. 0.2 mi
- Turn left onto East 8th Street. 0.2 mi
- Turn left onto Alexander Street. 0.2 mi
- Turn left onto East 10th Street and return to the DMV. 0.3 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
Stage 2: Stop signs and lights
Along Camino Arroyo and East 6th St, with 13 sets of lights and 1 all-way stops.
- Length
- 4.7 mi
- Approx. time
- 16 min
- Turns
- 10
- 13 sets of lights, with 2 left turns and 2 right turns at them
- 1 all-way stop
- Multi-lane driving on Camino Arroyo
- 0.7 miles of residential streets
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Turn-by-turn directions (14 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head east on East 10th Street. 500 ft Straight through 1 set of lights.
- Continue onto Pacheco Pass Highway. 0.4 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- At the lights, turn right onto Camino Arroyo. 0.5 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- Turn left onto Venture Way. 0.2 mi
- Turn right onto Cameron Boulevard. 0.2 mi
- Turn left onto Venture Way. 0.2 mi
- Turn right onto Camino Arroyo. 1.1 mi Straight through 4 sets of lights.
- At the lights, turn left onto 6th Street. 0.3 mi
- Continue onto East 6th Street. 0.5 mi Straight through 1 all-way stop.
- At the lights, continue onto West 6th Street. 0.1 mi
- Turn left onto Church Street. 0.3 mi
- Turn left onto West 8th Street. 0.1 mi
- At the lights, turn right onto Monterey Street. 0.2 mi
- At the lights, turn left onto East 10th Street and return to the DMV. 0.4 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
Stage 3: Test-ready loop
Everything together over about 7 miles, including Pacheco Pass Hwy and Church St.
- Length
- 6.9 mi
- Approx. time
- 22 min
- Turns
- 14
- 17 sets of lights, with 4 left turns and 2 right turns at them
- 1 all-way stop
- Multi-lane driving on Pacheco Pass Hwy
- 2.2 miles of residential streets
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 East 10th Street. 0.3 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- At the lights, turn right onto Chestnut Street. 0.3 mi
- Turn left onto Old Gilroy Street. 400 ft
- Turn right onto Forest Street. 0.6 mi
- Turn right onto IOOF Avenue. 0.1 mi
- At the all-way stop, turn left onto Murray Avenue. 0.5 mi
- At the lights, turn left onto Leavesley Road. 0.3 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- At the lights, turn left onto Monterey Street. 0.2 mi
- Turn right onto Howson Street. 0.1 mi
- Turn left onto Church Street. 1.1 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- Turn left onto West 9th Street. 0.1 mi
- Turn right onto Monterey Street. 0.1 mi
- At the lights, turn left onto East 10th Street. 0.5 mi Straight through 2 sets of lights.
- Continue onto Pacheco Pass Highway. 0.7 mi Straight through 2 sets of lights.
- At the lights, turn right onto Cameron Boulevard. 0.9 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- At the lights, turn left onto Pacheco Pass Highway. 0.7 mi Straight through 2 sets of lights.
- Continue onto East 10th Street and return to the DMV. 0.1 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
Where the Gilroy 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
- 26sets of traffic lights
- 3all-way stops
- 7schools
Main roads in the area: Pacheco Pass Hwy, Camino Arroyo, Monterey Rd, Monterey St, Luchessa Ave, Church St, Princevalle St and Miller 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 Gilroy DMV
The parking lot and the first junction are the only parts of the route you can be sure of. The office is on Automall Parkway Suite A.
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
East to Pacheco Pass Hwy
500 ft along East 10th St to Pacheco Pass Highway.
2
West to Automall Pkwy
0.1 mi along East 10th St to Automall Parkway, where there are lights.
The roads around Gilroy 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 Monterey St and Leavesley Rd.
8
All-way stops
Stop fully behind the limit line, then go in the order you arrived.
12
Schools
The limit near a school drops to 25 mph when children are around.
10 mi
One-way streets
Check the arrows before every turn, and start from the correct side of the road.
10
Railroad crossings
Look both ways, never stop on the tracks, and wait if there isn't room on the other side.
9
Roundabouts
Give way to traffic already in the roundabout and signal as you leave.
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 Gilroy 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
Camino Arroyo: 4 sets of lights in 1.1 mi - Stage 2
Left turn at lights
From Camino Arroyo onto 6th St - Stage 2
Left turn without lights
From Camino Arroyo onto Venture Way, giving way to oncoming traffic - Stage 2
Right turn at lights
From Pacheco Pass Hwy onto Camino Arroyo - Stage 1
Residential streets
Chestnut St 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 10th St
Score sheet sections from California DMV form DL 32. Places from OpenStreetMap.
Which lane do I need near Gilroy 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.
Leavesley Rd and Monterey St
On Stage 3.
Heading north on Monterey St
Left, straight, straight
Heading south on Monterey St
Left, straight, right or straight
Heading north, there's no separate right-turn lane, so turn right from the right-hand lane.
Lane layouts from OpenStreetMap. Road markings can change, so always follow the arrows painted on the road.
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Gilroy driving test questions
Where does the Gilroy 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 Pacheco Pass Hwy, Camino Arroyo, Monterey Rd. Routes recorded from real Gilroy tests are in the Driving Test Routes app.
Are these the real Gilroy test routes?
No. Our practice routes are loops we planned from Gilroy'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 Gilroy's roads tricky for learners?
Within 2 miles of the office, 10 miles of streets are one-way; there are 10 railroad crossings within 2 miles.
How do I book a drive test at Gilroy DMV?
Book online through the California DMV appointments page, choosing Gilroy as your office. Book on the DMV website.
Gilroy 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 Gilroy page before you go.
Nearby offices
- Watsonville DMV12.6 mi
- Hollister DMV13.2 mi
- Santa Teresa DMV19.9 mi
Services at Gilroy 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