4th St and McCray St
On Stage 2.
Heading east on 4th St
Left, straight
Heading east, there's no separate right-turn lane, so turn right from the right-hand lane.
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Hollister DMVDriving Test Practice Routes
80 N Sally Street, Hollister, CA 95023
Within two miles of Hollister DMV there are 20 sets of traffic lights, 3 all-way stops and 9 railroad crossings. San Felipe Road runs close to the office, signed at 55 mph.
Start with the practice routes just below, then see how far a test can reach and how you'll leave the office.
Hollister road test practice routes
Practice loops that start and finish at the DMV, each built from Hollister'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 Powell St and Sally St, with no traffic lights. Start here for your first few drives.
- Length
- 2.8 mi
- Approx. time
- 9 min
- Turns
- 12
- 2.8 miles of residential streets
- Not covered: traffic lights
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Turn-by-turn directions (15 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head south on North Sally Street. 0.1 mi
- Continue onto Sally Street. 0.2 mi
- Turn right onto 3rd Street. 300 ft
- Turn left onto East Street. 0.2 mi
- Turn right onto 6th Street. 0.2 mi
- Turn left onto Monterey Street. 400 ft
- Turn right onto 7th Street. 500 ft
- Turn left onto West Street. 0.4 mi
- Turn right onto A Street. 0.1 mi
- Turn right onto Powell Street. 0.5 mi
- Turn right onto 5th Street. 0.4 mi
- Turn left onto East Street. 0.1 mi
- Turn right onto 3rd Street. 300 ft
- Turn left onto Sally Street. 0.2 mi
- Continue onto North Sally Street and return to the DMV. 0.1 mi
Stage 2: Stop signs and lights
Along McCray St and Prospect Ave, with 9 sets of lights and 2 all-way stops.
- Length
- 4.4 mi
- Approx. time
- 15 min
- Turns
- 16
- 9 sets of lights, with 4 left turns and 2 right turns at them
- 2 all-way stops
- Multi-lane driving on Pinnacles National Park Hwy
- 0.6 miles of residential streets
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Turn-by-turn directions (18 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head south on North Sally Street. 0.1 mi
- Turn right onto Santa Ana Road. 0.1 mi
- At the lights, continue onto Buena Vista Road. 0.4 mi
- At the all-way stop, turn left onto Locust Avenue. 0.1 mi
- At the all-way stop, continue onto College Street. 0.2 mi
- Turn left onto 4th Street. 0.6 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- At the lights, turn right onto McCray Street. 0.3 mi
- Turn right onto Hillcrest Road. 250 ft
- Turn left onto Prospect Avenue. 0.4 mi
- Turn left onto East Park Street. 0.2 mi
- At the lights, turn right onto Pinnacles National Park Highway. 0.3 mi
- At the lights, turn left onto Pinnacles National Park Highway. 0.3 mi
- At the lights, turn left onto East Park Street. 0.2 mi
- Turn right onto Prospect Avenue. 0.4 mi
- Turn right onto Hillcrest Road. 250 ft
- Turn left onto McCray Street. 0.6 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- At the lights, turn left onto Santa Ana Road. 300 ft
- Turn right onto North Sally Street and return to the DMV. 0.1 mi
Stage 3: Test-ready loop
Everything together over about 6 miles, including San Benito St and Pinnacles National Park Hwy.
- Length
- 5.8 mi
- Approx. time
- 18 min
- Turns
- 17
- 8 sets of lights, with 3 left turns and 3 right turns at them
- 3 stop signs
- Multi-lane driving on San Benito St
- 1.6 miles of residential streets
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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 (17 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head south on North Sally Street. 0.1 mi
- Turn right onto Santa Ana Road. 300 ft
- Turn left onto East Street. 0.7 mi
- At the stop sign, turn right onto Hawkins Street. 300 ft
- Turn left onto San Benito Street. 1.2 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- Turn left onto Southside Road. 0.4 mi
- Turn left onto Ladd Lane. 0.6 mi
- At the lights, turn right onto Tres Pinos Road. 0.1 mi
- At the lights, turn left onto Pinnacles National Park Highway. 0.6 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- At the lights, turn right onto Hillcrest Road. 0.4 mi
- At the stop sign, turn left onto Memorial Drive. 0.3 mi
- At the stop sign, turn left onto Meridian Street. 0.4 mi
- At the lights, turn right onto Pinnacles National Park Highway. 0.3 mi
- At the lights, turn left onto Santa Ana Road. 0.4 mi
- Turn right onto Gray Alley. 0.1 mi
- Turn left onto Maple Street. 0.1 mi
- Turn left onto North Sally Street and return to the DMV. 150 ft
Where the Hollister 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
- 20sets of traffic lights
- 3all-way stops
- 13schools
Main roads in the area: San Felipe Rd, Bolsa Rd, Wright Rd, Santa Ana Rd, Buena Vista Rd, San Benito St, 4th St and Hillcrest Rd.
Drive times are our estimates from speed limits, with time added for lights and stops. They aren't DMV figures.
Leaving and returning to Hollister 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 Sally 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.
1
North to Maple St
150 ft along North Sally St to Maple Street.
2
South to Santa Ana Rd
0.1 mi along North Sally St to Santa Ana Road.
The roads around Hollister DMV
What you'll be dealing with near the office, counted from map data within 2 miles.
20
Sets of traffic lights
Most are on Pinnacles National Park Hwy and San Benito St.
3
All-way stops
Stop fully behind the limit line, then go in the order you arrived.
14
Schools
The limit near a school drops to 25 mph when children are around.
9
Railroad crossings
Look both ways, never stop on the tracks, and wait if there isn't room on the other side.
3
Roundabouts
Give way to traffic already in the roundabout and signal as you leave.
13 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 Hollister DMV.
- Every loop
Parking lot driving
The DMV lot itself, at the start and end of every test - Stage 2
Left turn at lights
From Pinnacles National Park Hwy onto Pinnacles National Park Hwy - Stage 2
Left turn without lights
From College St onto 4th St, giving way to oncoming traffic - Stage 2
Right turn at lights
From 4th St onto McCray St - Stage 3
Lane changes
San Benito St, a multi-lane road - Stage 1
Residential streets
Powell St and the streets around it
Score sheet sections from California DMV form DL 32. Places from OpenStreetMap.
Which lane do I need near Hollister 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 Park St and Pinnacles National Park Hwy
On Stage 2.
Heading north on Pinnacles National Park Hwy
Left, left, straight, straight, straight
Two lanes turn left heading north. Start and finish the turn in the same lane.
Airline Hwy and Pinnacles National Park Hwy
On Stages 2 and 3.
Heading south on Pinnacles National Park Hwy
Left, left, straight, straight, straight, right
Heading north on Airline Hwy
Left, left, straight, straight, straight
Two lanes turn left heading south. Start and finish the turn in the same lane.
Hillcrest Rd and Pinnacles National Park Hwy
On Stage 3.
Heading south on Pinnacles National Park Hwy
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.
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Hollister driving test questions
Where does the Hollister 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 San Felipe Rd, Bolsa Rd, Wright Rd. Routes recorded from real Hollister tests are in the Driving Test Routes app.
Are these the real Hollister test routes?
No. Our practice routes are loops we planned from Hollister'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 Hollister's roads tricky for learners?
Within 2 miles of the office, there are 9 railroad crossings within 2 miles.
How do I book a drive test at Hollister DMV?
Book online through the California DMV appointments page, choosing Hollister as your office. Book on the DMV website.
Hollister 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 Hollister page before you go.
Nearby offices
- Gilroy DMV13.2 mi
- Salinas DMV17.6 mi
- Watsonville DMV20.9 mi
Services at Hollister 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