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Grass Valley DMVDriving Test Practice Routes
890 Sutton Way, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Within two miles of Grass Valley DMV there are 14 sets of traffic lights and 10 all-way stops. Brunswick Road runs close to the office, up to 4 lanes wide in places and signed at 50 mph.
Start with the practice routes just below, then see how far a test can reach and how you'll leave the office.
Grass Valley road test practice routes
Practice loops that start and finish at the DMV, each built from Grass Valley'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.
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Stage 1: Quieter streets
The quietest streets near the office, around Sutton Way. This area is busy, so even this loop meets some traffic lights.
- Length
- 3.6 mi
- Approx. time
- 9 min
- Turns
- 6
- 3 sets of lights, with 1 right turn at them
- 3 all-way stops
- 2 stop signs
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Turn-by-turn directions (7 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head south on Sutton Way. 1.1 mi Straight through 1 set of lights and 1 all-way stop.
- At the lights, turn right onto Brunswick Road. 0.4 mi
- Turn right onto Whispering Pines Lane. 0.8 mi
- Turn right onto Centennial Drive. 0.1 mi
- At the stop sign, turn right onto Idaho Maryland Road. 0.3 mi
- At the all-way stop, turn left onto Centerville Road. 0.2 mi
- At the stop sign, turn left onto Sutton Way and return to the DMV. 0.7 mi Straight through 1 set of lights and 1 all-way stop.
Stage 2: Stop signs and lights
Along Ridge Rd and East Main St, with 8 sets of lights and 1 all-way stops.
- Length
- 5.5 mi
- Approx. time
- 16 min
- Turns
- 9
- 8 sets of lights, with 3 left turns and 1 right turn at them
- 1 all-way stop
- 2 stop signs
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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 (10 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head south on Sutton Way. 350 ft
- At the lights, turn left onto Brunswick Road. 0.2 mi
- Turn left onto Old Tunnel Road. 0.6 mi
- Turn left onto Banner Lava Cap Road. 450 ft
- Turn right onto Nevada City Highway. 0.4 mi
- At the stop sign, turn left onto Ridge Road. 2.1 mi Straight through 1 set of lights and 1 all-way stop.
- At the stop sign, turn left onto Hughes Road. 0.7 mi
- At the lights, turn left onto East Main Street. 1.0 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- At the lights, turn right onto Brunswick Road. 0.3 mi Straight through 2 sets of lights.
- At the lights, turn left onto Sutton Way and return to the DMV. 350 ft
Stage 3: Test-ready loop
Everything together over about 6 miles, including East Main St and Idaho Maryland Rd.
- Length
- 6.1 mi
- Approx. time
- 18 min
- Turns
- 15
- 10 sets of lights, with 3 left turns and 4 right turns at them
- 2 all-way stops
- 4 stop signs
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 (16 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head south on Sutton Way. 350 ft
- At the lights, turn right onto Brunswick Road. 0.3 mi Straight through 2 sets of lights.
- At the lights, turn left onto East Main Street. 0.6 mi
- At the lights, turn right onto Sierra College Drive. 0.4 mi
- Turn right onto Sierra College Drive. 0.5 mi
- At the lights, turn left onto Ridge Road. 0.2 mi
- At the stop sign, turn left onto Hughes Road. 0.7 mi
- At the lights, turn right onto East Main Street. 0.7 mi
- At the lights, turn left onto Bennett Street. 0.2 mi
- At the stop sign, turn right onto Depot Street. 0.1 mi
- Turn right onto Hansen Way. 0.1 mi
- At the stop sign, turn left onto Bennett Street. 500 ft
- At the lights, turn right onto East Main Street. 0.3 mi
- Continue onto Idaho Maryland Road. 1.0 mi
- At the all-way stop, turn left onto Centerville Road. 0.2 mi
- At the stop sign, turn left onto Sutton Way and return to the DMV. 0.7 mi Straight through 1 set of lights and 1 all-way stop.
Where the Grass Valley 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
- 13sets of traffic lights
- 6all-way stops
- 6schools
Main roads in the area: Brunswick Rd, Idaho Maryland Rd, East Main St, Banner Lava Cap Rd, Whispering Pines Ln, Ridge Rd, Nevada City Hwy and Dorsey Dr.
Drive times are our estimates from speed limits, with time added for lights and stops. They aren't DMV figures.
Leaving and returning to Grass Valley DMV
The parking lot and the first junction are the only parts of the route you can be sure of. The office is on Sutton Way.
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 Brunswick Rd
350 ft along Sutton Way to Brunswick Road, where there are lights.
The roads around Grass Valley DMV
What you'll be dealing with near the office, counted from map data within 2 miles.
14
Sets of traffic lights
Most are on Brunswick Rd and East Main St.
10
All-way stops
Stop fully behind the limit line, then go in the order you arrived.
7
Schools
The limit near a school drops to 25 mph when children are around.
3 mi
One-way streets
Check the arrows before every turn, and start from the correct side of the road.
3
Roundabouts
Give way to traffic already in the roundabout and signal as you leave.
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 Grass Valley 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
Brunswick Rd: 2 sets of lights in 0.3 mi - Stage 2
Left turn at lights
From Sutton Way onto Brunswick Rd - Stage 2
Left turn without lights
From Brunswick Rd onto Old Tunnel Rd, giving way to oncoming traffic - Stage 2
Right turn at lights
From East Main St onto Brunswick Rd - Not on a loop
Freeway merging
Only scored on supplemental (referral) tests. For practice, the nearest on-ramp is on Brunswick Rd
Score sheet sections from California DMV form DL 32. Places from OpenStreetMap.
Which lane do I need near Grass Valley 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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See routes from real Grass Valley tests
Once you're confident on these loops, the Driving Test Routes app has 5 routes recorded from real tests at Grass Valley DMV, with turn-by-turn voice directions on your phone.
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Grass Valley driving test questions
Where does the Grass Valley 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 Brunswick Rd, Idaho Maryland Rd, East Main St. Routes recorded from real Grass Valley tests are in the Driving Test Routes app.
Are these the real Grass Valley test routes?
No. Our practice routes are loops we planned from Grass Valley'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 Grass Valley's roads tricky for learners?
Within 2 miles of the office, Brunswick Road is up to 4 lanes wide.
How do I book a drive test at Grass Valley DMV?
Book online through the California DMV appointments page, choosing Grass Valley as your office. Book on the DMV website.
Grass Valley DMV office information
Opening hours
| Monday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours can change on holidays. Check the DMV's Grass Valley page before you go.
Nearby offices
- Auburn DMV22.8 mi
- Rocklin DMV32.7 mi
- Yuba City DMV33.2 mi
Services at Grass Valley 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