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Lompoc DMVDriving Test Practice Routes

1601 N H St, Lompoc, CA 93436

Within two miles of Lompoc DMV there are 25 sets of traffic lights and 21 railroad crossings. The office is on North H Street, up to 7 lanes wide in places and signed at 35 mph.

Start with the practice routes just below, then see how far a test can reach and how you'll leave the office.

Lompoc road test practice routes

Practice loops that start and finish at the DMV, each built from Lompoc'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 of the practice loops around Lompoc DMVNorth H StCabrillo HwyWest Central AvePurisima RdEast Central AveHarris Grade RdBurton Mesa BlvdOnstott RdPellham DrCourtney DrCraig DrBeck RdDMV
Practice loopLightsAll-way stopStop sign
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Stage 3: Test-ready loop

Everything together over about 6 miles, including North H St and Harris Grade Rd.

Length
6.4 mi
Approx. time
15 min
Turns
11
  • 6 sets of lights, with 2 left turns at them
  • 4 stop signs
  • Multi-lane driving on North H St
  • 1.5 miles of residential streets
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Turn-by-turn directions (14 steps)
  1. Leave the DMV and head south on North H Street. 0.2 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
  2. At the lights, turn left onto West Central Avenue. 50 ft
  3. At the lights, turn left onto North H Street. 1.2 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
  4. At the lights, continue onto Harris Grade Road. 0.9 mi
  5. At the stop sign, turn right onto Burton Mesa Boulevard. 0.3 mi
  6. Turn right onto Courtney Drive. 0.1 mi
  7. At the stop sign, turn left onto Craig Drive. 0.4 mi
  8. Turn right onto Beck Road. 0.3 mi
  9. Turn right onto Onstott Road. 350 ft
  10. Turn right onto Pellham Drive. 0.2 mi
  11. Turn right onto Courtney Drive. 0.3 mi
  12. At the stop sign, turn left onto Burton Mesa Boulevard. 0.3 mi
  13. At the stop sign, turn left onto Harris Grade Road. 0.9 mi
  14. At the lights, continue onto North H Street and return to the DMV. 1.0 mi

Where the Lompoc 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.

North H StWest Ocean AveEast Ocean AveWest Central AveCabrillo HwyPurisima RdEast Central AveConstellation RdDMV
Under 2 min2 to 4 min4 to 6 min
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Within a 6-minute drive

  • 16sets of traffic lights
  • 5schools

Main roads in the area: North H St, West Central Ave, North V St, Burton Mesa Blvd, North A St, Harris Grade Rd, North O St and West North 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 Lompoc 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 H St.

12North H StWest Central AveCabrillo HwyPurisima RdEast Central AveHarris Grade RdDMV
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 Cabrillo Hwy

1.0 mi along North H St to Cabrillo Highway, where there are lights.

2

South to West Central Ave

0.2 mi along North H St to West Central Avenue, where there are lights.

The roads around Lompoc DMV

What you'll be dealing with near the office, counted from map data within 2 miles.

25

Sets of traffic lights

Most are on North H St and West Ocean Ave.

8

Schools

The limit near a school drops to 25 mph when children are around.

2 mi

One-way streets

Check the arrows before every turn, and start from the correct side of the road.

21

Railroad crossings

Look both ways, never stop on the tracks, and wait if there isn't room on the other side.

19 mi

Bike lanes

Check the bike lane before turning right, and enter it no more than 200 feet before the turn.

None

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 Lompoc DMV.

  • Parking lot driving

    The DMV lot itself, at the start and end of every test
    Every loop

  • Left turn at lights

    From North H St onto West Central Ave
    Stage 3

  • Freeway merging

    Only scored on supplemental (referral) tests. For practice, the nearest on-ramp is on Apollo Way
    Not on a loop

Score sheet sections from California DMV form DL 32. Places from OpenStreetMap.

Which lane do I need near Lompoc 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.

North H St and West Central Ave

On Stage 3.

Heading south on North H St
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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See routes from real Lompoc tests

Once you're confident on these loops, the Driving Test Routes app has routes recorded from real tests at Lompoc DMV, with turn-by-turn voice directions on your phone.

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Lompoc driving test questions

Where does the Lompoc 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 North H St, West Central Ave, North V St. Routes recorded from real Lompoc tests are in the Driving Test Routes app.

Are these the real Lompoc test routes?

No. Our practice routes are loops we planned from Lompoc'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 Lompoc's roads tricky for learners?

Within 2 miles of the office, there are 21 railroad crossings within 2 miles; North H Street is up to 7 lanes wide.

How do I book a drive test at Lompoc DMV?

Book online through the California DMV appointments page, choosing Lompoc as your office. Book on the DMV website.

Lompoc DMV office information

Address

1601 N H St
Lompoc, CA 93436

Phone: (800) 777-0133

Book a drive test

Opening hours

Monday8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Friday8:00 am to 5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Hours can change on holidays. Check the DMV's Lompoc page before you go.

Directions in Google Maps

Nearby offices

Services at Lompoc DMV

  • Behind-the-wheel drive tests
  • Written knowledge tests
  • Driver's license and ID applications
  • Replacement documents
  • Vehicle registration and renewals
  • Title transfers
  • License plates
  • Disabled parking placards
  • Driver and vehicle records