Chambers St and State St
On Stages 1 and 3.
Heading west on Chambers St
Left, straight
Heading south on State St
Left, straight, straight
Heading west, there's no separate right-turn lane, so turn right from the right-hand lane.
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Hemet DMVDriving Test Practice Routes
1200 S State St, Hemet, CA 92543
Within two miles of Hemet DMV there are 36 sets of traffic lights and 32 all-way stops. State Street runs close to the office, up to 6 lanes wide in places and signed at 30 mph.
Start with the practice routes just below, then see how far a test can reach and how you'll leave the office.
Hemet road test practice routes
Practice loops that start and finish at the DMV, each built from Hemet'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 Chambers St and South Buena Vista St, with few traffic lights. Start here for your first few drives.
- Length
- 2.9 mi
- Approx. time
- 10 min
- Turns
- 12
- 2 sets of lights
- 6 all-way stops
- 1.7 miles of residential streets
- Junction C below, among the busiest for crashes
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Turn-by-turn directions (16 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head east on Gardenia Circle. 500 ft
- Turn right onto South Buena Vista Street. 0.3 mi Straight through 1 all-way stop.
- Turn right onto Chambers Street. 0.3 mi
- At the lights, continue onto West Chambers Street. 0.3 mi
- At the all-way stop, continue onto Chambers Street. 0.3 mi Straight through 1 all-way stop.
- Turn right onto Slate Avenue. 0.1 mi
- Turn right onto Coquina Street. 450 ft
- Turn left onto South Palm Avenue. 500 ft
- At the all-way stop, turn right onto West Thornton Avenue. 0.1 mi
- Turn left onto Emerald Street. 0.1 mi
- Turn right onto Opal Avenue. 0.1 mi
- Turn right onto South Gilbert Street. 0.1 mi
- At the all-way stop, turn left onto West Thornton Avenue. 0.2 mi
- At the lights, continue onto East Thornton Avenue. 0.2 mi
- At the all-way stop, turn left onto South Buena Vista Street. 0.2 mi
- Turn left onto Gardenia Circle and return to the DMV. 500 ft
Stage 2: Stop signs and lights
Along South Buena Vista St and State St, with 5 sets of lights and 7 all-way stops.
- Length
- 4.6 mi
- Approx. time
- 14 min
- Turns
- 10
- 5 sets of lights, with 1 left turn and 1 right turn at them
- 7 all-way stops
- 2 stop signs
- Multi-lane driving on State St
- Junctions D and E below, among the busiest for crashes
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Turn-by-turn directions (11 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head east on Gardenia Circle. 500 ft
- Turn left onto South Buena Vista Street. 1.2 mi Straight through 1 set of lights and 1 all-way stop.
- Turn left onto East Kimball Avenue. 0.2 mi
- At the stop sign, turn right onto State Street. 0.8 mi Straight through 2 sets of lights and 1 all-way stop.
- Turn right onto West Mayberry Avenue. 0.5 mi Straight through 1 all-way stop.
- At the stop sign, turn left onto South Palm Avenue. 0.5 mi Straight through 1 all-way stop.
- At the all-way stop, turn left onto West Johnston Avenue. 0.5 mi Straight through 1 all-way stop.
- At the all-way stop, turn right onto State Street. 0.2 mi
- At the lights, turn left onto East Stetson Avenue. 0.2 mi
- At the lights, turn right onto South Buena Vista Street. 500 ft
- Turn right onto Gardenia Circle and return to the DMV. 500 ft
Stage 3: Test-ready loop
Everything together over about 6 miles, including South Gilbert St and South San Jacinto St.
- Length
- 6.1 mi
- Approx. time
- 20 min
- Turns
- 14
- 6 sets of lights, with 2 left turns and 1 right turn at them
- 9 all-way stops
- 3 stop signs
- 2.0 miles of residential streets
- Junctions C and D below, among the busiest for crashes
- Not covered: multi-lane roads
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Turn-by-turn directions (18 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head east on Gardenia Circle. 500 ft
- Turn left onto South Buena Vista Street. 500 ft
- At the lights, turn right onto East Stetson Avenue. 0.2 mi
- Turn left onto South Santa Fe Street. 0.2 mi
- Turn right onto East Johnston Avenue. 0.2 mi
- At the stop sign, turn left onto South San Jacinto Street. 1.0 mi
- At the lights, continue onto North San Jacinto Street. 0.1 mi
- At the lights, turn left onto East Latham Avenue. 0.4 mi Straight through 1 all-way stop.
- Turn right onto North Franklin Street. 0.1 mi
- Turn left onto East Devonshire Avenue. 0.3 mi Straight through 1 all-way stop.
- Continue onto West Devonshire Avenue. 0.2 mi
- Turn left onto North Ramona Street. 0.2 mi
- At the stop sign, turn right onto Florida Avenue. 350 ft
- At the lights, turn left onto South Gilbert Street. 1.8 mi Straight through 1 set of lights and 5 all-way stops.
- At the all-way stop, turn left onto West Chambers Street. 0.3 mi
- At the lights, continue onto Chambers Street. 0.3 mi
- At the stop sign, turn left onto South Buena Vista Street. 0.3 mi Straight through 1 all-way stop.
- Turn left onto Gardenia Circle and return to the DMV. 500 ft
Where the Hemet 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
- 26all-way stops
- 12schools
Main roads in the area: State St, Florida Ave, East Stetson Ave, Whittier Ave, East Mayberry Ave, South Palm Ave, South Buena Vista St and West Stetson 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 Hemet 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 State St.
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
North to Magnolia Circle
150 ft along Gardenia Circle to Magnolia Circle.
2
East to South Buena Vista St
500 ft along Gardenia Circle to South Buena Vista Street.
The roads around Hemet DMV
What you'll be dealing with near the office, counted from map data within 2 miles.
36
Sets of traffic lights
Most are on Florida Ave and State St.
32
All-way stops
South Palm Ave has 6 of them.
12
Schools
The limit near a school drops to 25 mph when children are around.
1
Railroad crossing
Look both ways, never stop on the tracks, and wait if there isn't room on the other side.
3 mi
Bike lanes
Check the bike lane before turning right, and enter it no more than 200 feet before the turn.
13 mi
Multi-lane roads
Signal, check your mirror and blind spot, then change lanes smoothly.
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 Hemet DMV.
- Every loop
Parking lot driving
The DMV lot itself, at the start and end of every test - Stage 3
Stopping at all-way stops
South Gilbert St, 5 in a row - Stage 2
Lights you drive straight through
State St: 2 sets of lights in 0.8 mi - Stage 2
Left turn at lights
From State St onto East Stetson Ave - Stage 2
Left turn without lights
From Gardenia Circle onto South Buena Vista St, giving way to oncoming traffic - Stage 2
Right turn at lights
From East Stetson Ave onto South Buena Vista St - Stage 2
Lane changes
State St, a multi-lane road - Stage 1
Residential streets
Chambers St and the streets around it
Score sheet sections from California DMV form DL 32. Places from OpenStreetMap.
Which lane do I need near Hemet 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.
East Thornton Ave and State St
On Stage 1.
Heading west on East Thornton Ave
Left, straight
Heading north on State St
Left, straight, straight, right
Heading west, there's no separate right-turn lane, so turn right from the right-hand lane.
East Stetson Ave and State St
On Stage 2.
Heading north on State St
Left, straight
Heading west on East Stetson Ave
Left, straight, straight
Heading north, there's no separate right-turn lane, so turn right from the right-hand lane.
Florida Ave and North San Jacinto St
On Stage 3.
Heading south on North San Jacinto St
Left, left or straight
Heading north on South San Jacinto St
Left, straight, straight
Two lanes turn left heading south. 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 Hemet's roads
Recorded causes of the 1,092 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 1,057 crashes where a cause was recorded. Other causes made up the remaining 8%. About 34% of these crashes happened after dark. Source: California Crash Reporting System, California Highway Patrol, via data.ca.gov.
Hemet 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.
Columbia St and East Johnston Ave
18 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.
East Stetson Ave and South Yale St
16 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.
State St and Chambers St
15 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.
East Stetson Ave and South Buena Vista St
14 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 4.
East Stetson Ave and State St
13 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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Hemet driving test questions
Where does the Hemet 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 State St, Florida Ave, East Stetson Ave. Routes recorded from real Hemet tests are in the Driving Test Routes app.
Are these the real Hemet test routes?
No. Our practice routes are loops we planned from Hemet'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 Hemet's roads tricky for learners?
Within 2 miles of the office, State Street is up to 6 lanes wide; there are 32 all-way stops.
Which junctions near Hemet DMV have the most crashes?
Columbia St and East Johnston Ave (18), East Stetson Ave and South Yale St (16), State St and Chambers St (15), counting crashes from 2021 to 2025.
How do I book a drive test at Hemet DMV?
Book online through the California DMV appointments page, choosing Hemet as your office. Book on the DMV website.
Hemet 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 Hemet page before you go.
Nearby offices
- Temecula DMV18.9 mi
- Riverside East DMV23.7 mi
- Palm Springs DMV27 mi
Services at Hemet 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