Jackson DMVDriving Test Practice Routes
201 Clinton Road, Jackson, CA 95642
Within two miles of Jackson DMV there are 4 sets of traffic lights. State Highway 49 runs close to the office. There are no roundabouts or railroad crossings nearby.
Start with the practice routes just below, then see how far a test can reach and how you'll leave the office.
Jackson road test practice routes
Practice loops that start and finish at the DMV, each built from Jackson'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.
Stage 1: Quiet streets
Mostly residential streets around Broadway and North Main St, with no traffic lights. Start here for your first few drives.
- Length
- 2.7 mi
- Approx. time
- 8 min
- Turns
- 9
- 2.5 miles of residential streets
- Not covered: traffic lights
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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 (14 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head northeast on Clinton Road. 400 ft
- Turn left onto Broadway. 0.7 mi
- Turn left onto Water Street. 100 ft
- Turn right onto Main Street. 0.2 mi
- Continue onto North Main Street. 0.3 mi
- Turn right onto Tyack Lane. 450 ft
- Continue onto Cemetery Lane. 0.2 mi
- Turn right onto Placer Drive. 0.1 mi
- Turn right onto Court Street. 450 ft
- Continue onto Water Street. 200 ft
- Turn left onto Pitt Street. 500 ft
- Turn right onto Bright Avenue. 0.3 mi
- Continue onto Broadway. 0.4 mi
- Turn right onto Clinton Road and return to the DMV. 400 ft
Stage 2: Traffic lights
Along State Hwy 49 and Thomas Dr, with 2 sets of lights.
- Length
- 2.5 mi
- Approx. time
- 7 min
- Turns
- 7
- 2 sets of lights, with 1 left turn and 1 right turn at them
- 1.1 miles of residential streets
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 (8 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head southwest on Clinton Road. 0.1 mi
- At the lights, turn left onto State Highway 49. 0.6 mi
- Turn left onto Scottsville Drive. 0.2 mi
- Turn right onto Goldstone Avenue. 0.2 mi
- Turn right onto Thomas Drive. 0.6 mi
- Turn left onto Scottsville Drive. 450 ft
- Turn right onto State Highway 49. 0.6 mi
- At the lights, turn right onto Clinton Road and return to the DMV. 0.1 mi
Stage 3: Test-ready loop
Everything together over about 3 miles, including Broadway and North Main St.
- Length
- 2.8 mi
- Approx. time
- 9 min
- Turns
- 10
- 2.7 miles of residential streets
- Not covered: a left turn at lights
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 (13 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head northeast on Clinton Road. 400 ft
- Turn left onto Broadway. 0.7 mi
- Turn right onto Water Street. 0.2 mi
- Continue onto Court Street. 450 ft
- Turn left onto Placer Drive. 0.1 mi
- Turn left onto Cemetery Lane. 0.2 mi
- Continue onto Tyack Lane. 450 ft
- Turn left onto North Main Street. 0.2 mi
- Turn left onto North Street. 200 ft
- Turn right onto Summit Street. 0.2 mi
- Turn right onto Water Street. 200 ft
- Turn left onto Broadway. 0.7 mi
- Turn right onto Clinton Road and return to the DMV. 400 ft
Where the Jackson 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.
Within a 6-minute drive
- 4sets of traffic lights
- 1all-way stops
- 3schools
Main roads in the area: Clinton Rd, Stony Creek Rd, State Hwy 49, Mission Blvd, Sutter St and Hoffman St.
Drive times are our estimates from speed limits, with time added for lights and stops. They aren't DMV figures.
Leaving and returning to Jackson DMV
The parking lot and the first junction are the only parts of the route you can be sure of. The office is on Clinton Road.
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.
Southwest to State Hwy 49
0.1 mi along Clinton Rd to State Highway 49, where there are lights.
East to Cipriano Rd
2.5 mi along Clinton Rd to Cipriano Road.
The roads around Jackson DMV
What you'll be dealing with near the office, counted from map data within 2 miles.
Sets of traffic lights
Most are on State Hwy 49 and Clinton Rd.
All-way stop
Stop fully behind the limit line, then go in the order you arrived.
Schools
The limit near a school drops to 25 mph when children are around.
Railroad crossings
None within 2 miles of the office.
Roundabouts
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 Jackson 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 Clinton Rd onto State Hwy 49 - Stage 2
Left turn without lights
From State Hwy 49 onto Scottsville Dr, giving way to oncoming traffic - Stage 2
Right turn at lights
From State Hwy 49 onto Clinton Rd - Stage 1
Residential streets
Broadway and the streets around it
Score sheet sections from California DMV form DL 32. Places from OpenStreetMap.
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See routes from real Jackson tests
Once you're confident on these loops, the Driving Test Routes app has 5 routes recorded from real tests at Jackson DMV, with turn-by-turn voice directions on your phone.
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Jackson driving test questions
Where does the Jackson 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 Clinton Rd, Stony Creek Rd, State Hwy 49. Routes recorded from real Jackson tests are in the Driving Test Routes app.
Are these the real Jackson test routes?
No. Our practice routes are loops we planned from Jackson'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.
How do I book a drive test at Jackson DMV?
Book online through the California DMV appointments page, choosing Jackson as your office. Book on the DMV website.
Jackson 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 Jackson page before you go.
Nearby offices
- San Andreas DMV11.6 mi
- Placerville DMV27.3 mi
- Lodi DMV30.6 mi
Services at Jackson 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