Madera DMVDriving Test Practice Routes
1206 Maple Street, Madera, CA 93637
Within two miles of Madera DMV there are 27 sets of traffic lights and 21 railroad crossings. About 20 miles of streets are one-way. South Pine Street 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.
Madera road test practice routes
Practice loops that start and finish at the DMV, each built from Madera'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 Willis Ave and North N St, with no traffic lights. Start here for your first few drives.
- Length
- 2.8 mi
- Approx. time
- 9 min
- Turns
- 11
- 2.6 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 (16 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head north on Cypress Street. 500 ft
- Turn right onto Oak Street. 0.1 mi
- Turn left onto Grove Street. 450 ft
- Continue onto West 6th Street. 0.2 mi
- Turn left onto South N Street. 450 ft
- Continue onto North N Street. 0.4 mi
- Continue onto Foster Avenue. 0.2 mi
- Turn left onto North Park Drive. 200 ft
- Turn right onto North Pine Street. 450 ft
- Turn left onto West Roberts Avenue. 0.2 mi
- Turn left onto Willis Avenue. 0.5 mi
- Turn left onto West 3rd Street. 0.1 mi
- Turn right onto Rotan Avenue. 0.3 mi
- Turn left onto Howard Road. 400 ft
- Continue onto West Olive Avenue. 400 ft
- Turn right onto Cypress Street and return to the DMV. 0.2 mi
Stage 2: Traffic lights
Along South Pine St and West Pecan Ave, with 5 sets of lights.
- Length
- 4.2 mi
- Approx. time
- 11 min
- Turns
- 7
- 5 sets of lights, with 2 left turns at them
- Multi-lane driving on South Madera Ave
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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 (11 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head west on Maple Street. 350 ft
- Turn left onto South Pine Street. 0.8 mi
- Turn left onto Road 26. 50 ft
- Continue onto West Pecan Avenue. 1.0 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- At the lights, turn left onto South Madera Avenue. 1.0 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- At the lights, turn left onto West Olive Avenue. 0.8 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- Continue onto Q Street. 300 ft
- Turn left onto West Yosemite Avenue. 450 ft
- Continue onto West Olive Avenue. 200 ft
- Turn left onto South Pine Street. 0.2 mi
- Turn left onto Maple Street and return to the DMV. 350 ft
Stage 3: Test-ready loop
Everything together over about 6 miles, including South Madera Ave and West Yosemite Ave.
- Length
- 6 mi
- Approx. time
- 17 min
- Turns
- 13
- 7 sets of lights, with 1 left turn and 2 right turns at them
- Multi-lane driving on South Madera Ave
- 2.2 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 (18 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head north on Cypress Street. 0.2 mi
- Turn right onto West Yosemite Avenue. 0.9 mi
- At the lights, continue onto East Yosemite Avenue. 350 ft
- Turn right onto South E Street. 450 ft
- Turn left onto East 6th Street. 0.5 mi
- Turn right onto Vineyard Avenue. 0.2 mi
- Turn right onto Clinton Street. 0.3 mi
- Turn left onto South C Street. 400 ft
- Turn right onto East 9th Street. 0.2 mi
- At the lights, turn left onto South Gateway Drive. 150 ft
- Turn right onto South Madera Avenue. 1.3 mi Straight through 3 sets of lights.
- At the lights, turn right onto West Pecan Avenue. 0.5 mi
- At the lights, turn right onto Road 26 1/2. 0.7 mi
- Continue onto Stadium Road. 0.3 mi
- Turn left onto West Olive Avenue. 0.3 mi
- Continue onto Q Street. 200 ft
- Continue onto West Olive Avenue. 350 ft
- Turn left onto Cypress Street and return to the DMV. 0.2 mi
Where the Madera 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
- 24sets of traffic lights
- 13schools
Main roads in the area: West Pecan Ave, Sunset Ave, Howard Rd, North Schnoor St, South Madera Ave, Ave 12, West Olive Ave and North Gateway Dr.
Drive times are our estimates from speed limits, with time added for lights and stops. They aren't DMV figures.
Leaving and returning to Madera DMV
The parking lot and the first junction are the only parts of the route you can be sure of. The office is on Maple Street.
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.
West to South Pine St
350 ft along Maple St to South Pine Street.
East to Park St
400 ft along Maple St to Park Street.
The roads around Madera DMV
What you'll be dealing with near the office, counted from map data within 2 miles.
Sets of traffic lights
Most are on West Cleveland Ave and East Yosemite Ave.
Schools
The limit near a school drops to 25 mph when children are around.
One-way streets
Check the arrows before every turn, and start from the correct side of the road.
Railroad crossings
Look both ways, never stop on the tracks, and wait if there isn't room on the other side.
Roundabouts
Give way to traffic already in the roundabout and signal as you leave.
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 Madera DMV.
- Every loop
Parking lot driving
The DMV lot itself, at the start and end of every test - Stage 3
Lights you drive straight through
South Madera Ave: 3 sets of lights in 1.3 mi - Stage 2
Left turn at lights
From West Pecan Ave onto South Madera Ave - Stage 2
Left turn without lights
From Maple St onto South Pine St, giving way to oncoming traffic - Stage 3
Right turn at lights
From South Madera Ave onto West Pecan Ave - Stage 3
Lane changes
South Madera Ave, a multi-lane road - Stage 1
Residential streets
Willis Ave 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 West 4th St
Score sheet sections from California DMV form DL 32. Places from OpenStreetMap.
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Madera driving test questions
Where does the Madera 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 West Pecan Ave, Sunset Ave, Howard Rd. Routes recorded from real Madera tests are in the Driving Test Routes app.
Are these the real Madera test routes?
No. Our practice routes are loops we planned from Madera'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 Madera's roads tricky for learners?
Within 2 miles of the office, 20 miles of streets are one-way; there are 21 railroad crossings within 2 miles.
How do I book a drive test at Madera DMV?
Book online through the California DMV appointments page, choosing Madera as your office. Book on the DMV website.
Madera 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 Madera page before you go.
Nearby offices
- Fresno North DMV17.7 mi
- Fresno DMV19.3 mi
- Clovis DMV23.9 mi
Services at Madera 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