Lakeport DMVDriving Test Practice Routes
965 Parallel Drive, Lakeport, CA 95453
There is only 1 set of traffic lights within two miles of Lakeport DMV, so stop signs and judging gaps at junctions matter most. Lakeport Boulevard 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.
Lakeport road test practice routes
Practice loops that start and finish at the DMV, each built from Lakeport'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
Quieter local streets around Parallel Dr and South Main St, with few traffic lights. Start here for your first few drives.
- Length
- 3.8 mi
- Approx. time
- 10 min
- Turns
- 7
- 1 set of lights
- 3 stop signs
- 0.6 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 (7 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head southeast on Parallel Drive. 0.3 mi
- Turn right onto Parallel Drive. 1.3 mi
- At the stop sign, turn left onto Hopland Road. 200 ft
- At the lights, continue onto Soda Bay Road. 300 ft
- At the stop sign, turn left onto South Main Street. 1.2 mi
- At the stop sign, turn left onto Lakeport Boulevard. 0.6 mi
- Turn right onto Parallel Drive and return to the DMV. 0.3 mi
Stage 2: Stop signs and junctions
With almost no traffic lights nearby, this loop focuses on stop signs and junctions, along Parallel Dr and South Main St.
- Length
- 5.1 mi
- Approx. time
- 14 min
- Turns
- 11
- 1 set of lights
- 2 stop signs
- 1.7 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 (13 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head southeast on Parallel Drive. 0.3 mi
- Turn right onto Parallel Drive. 1.3 mi
- At the stop sign, turn left onto Hopland Road. 200 ft
- At the lights, continue onto Soda Bay Road. 300 ft
- At the stop sign, turn left onto South Main Street. 1.8 mi
- Continue onto North Main Street. 300 ft
- Turn left onto 2nd Street. 0.5 mi
- Turn left onto North Russell Street. 300 ft
- Continue onto South Russell Street. 0.1 mi
- Turn right onto Martin Street. 150 ft
- Turn left onto Bevins Street. 0.5 mi
- Turn right onto Lakeport Boulevard. 0.2 mi
- Turn right onto Parallel Drive and return to the DMV. 0.3 mi
Stage 3: Test-ready loop
Everything together over about 5 miles, including Parallel Dr and South Main St.
- Length
- 5.1 mi
- Approx. time
- 14 min
- Turns
- 11
- 1 set of lights
- 2 stop signs
- 1.7 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 (13 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head southeast on Parallel Drive. 0.3 mi
- Turn right onto Parallel Drive. 1.3 mi
- At the stop sign, turn left onto Hopland Road. 200 ft
- At the lights, continue onto Soda Bay Road. 300 ft
- At the stop sign, turn left onto South Main Street. 1.8 mi
- Continue onto North Main Street. 300 ft
- Turn left onto 2nd Street. 0.4 mi
- Turn left onto North Starr Street. 300 ft
- Continue onto South Starr Street. 0.1 mi
- Turn right onto Martin Street. 450 ft
- Turn left onto Bevins Street. 0.5 mi
- Turn right onto Lakeport Boulevard. 0.2 mi
- Turn right onto Parallel Drive and return to the DMV. 0.3 mi
Where the Lakeport 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
- 1sets of traffic lights
- 0schools
Main roads in the area: South Main St, Parallel Dr, Hopland Rd, Soda Bay Rd, 11th St, Lakeport Blvd, North Main St and Todd 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 Lakeport DMV
The parking lot and the first junction are the only parts of the route you can be sure of. The office is on Parallel Drive.
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.
Southeast to Westside Park Rd
0.1 mi along Parallel Dr to Westside Park Road.
Northwest to Craig Ave
400 ft along Parallel Dr to Craig Avenue.
The roads around Lakeport DMV
What you'll be dealing with near the office, counted from map data within 2 miles.
Set of traffic lights
Junctions here are controlled by stop signs, so give way carefully.
Schools
The limit near a school drops to 25 mph when children are around.
Roundabout
Give way to traffic already in the roundabout and signal as you leave.
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 Lakeport DMV.
- Every loop
Parking lot driving
The DMV lot itself, at the start and end of every test - Stage 2
Left turn without lights
From North Main St onto 2nd St, giving way to oncoming traffic - Stage 1
Residential streets
Parallel Dr 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 Lakeport Blvd
Score sheet sections from California DMV form DL 32. Places from OpenStreetMap.
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Lakeport driving test questions
Where does the Lakeport 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 South Main St, Parallel Dr, Hopland Rd. Routes recorded from real Lakeport tests are in the Driving Test Routes app.
Are these the real Lakeport test routes?
No. Our practice routes are loops we planned from Lakeport'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 Lakeport's roads tricky for learners?
Within 2 miles of the office, there are almost no traffic lights, so you'll judge gaps at stop signs.
How do I book a drive test at Lakeport DMV?
Book online through the California DMV appointments page, choosing Lakeport as your office. Book on the DMV website.
Lakeport 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 Lakeport page before you go.
Nearby offices
- Ukiah DMV16.5 mi
- Clearlake DMV18.2 mi
- Santa Rosa DMV44.4 mi
Services at Lakeport 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