Mt Shasta DMVDriving Test Practice Routes
154 Morgan Way, Mt Shasta, CA 96067
There is only 1 set of traffic lights within two miles of Mt Shasta DMV, so stop signs and judging gaps at junctions matter most. West Lake 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.
Mt Shasta road test practice routes
Practice loops that start and finish at the DMV, each built from Mt Shasta'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 Lassen Ln and North Old Stage Rd, with few traffic lights. Start here for your first few drives.
- Length
- 3.6 mi
- Approx. time
- 11 min
- Turns
- 11
- 1 set of lights
- 2.2 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 (14 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head north on Morgan Way. 0.1 mi
- Turn left onto West Lake Street. 0.5 mi
- Continue onto Hatchery Lane. 500 ft
- Turn right onto North Old Stage Road. 0.7 mi
- Turn right onto Meadow Valley Drive. 0.2 mi
- Turn right onto Mountain View Lane. 0.2 mi
- Turn right onto Lassen Lane. 0.7 mi
- Continue onto Pine Street. 0.4 mi
- Turn right onto West Ivy Street. 350 ft
- Turn left onto Cedar Street. 0.2 mi
- Turn left onto West Alma Street. 350 ft
- Turn right onto Pine Street. 0.2 mi
- Turn right onto West Lake Street. 0.2 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- Turn left onto Morgan Way and return to the DMV. 0.1 mi
Stage 2: Stop signs and junctions
With almost no traffic lights nearby, this loop focuses on stop signs and junctions, along West Lake St and South Mount Shasta Blvd.
- Length
- 4.1 mi
- Approx. time
- 11 min
- Turns
- 12
- 2 sets of lights
- 1 all-way stop
- 0.9 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 (15 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head north on Morgan Way. 0.1 mi
- Turn right onto West Lake Street. 0.3 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- Turn left onto North Mount Shasta Boulevard. 0.2 mi
- Turn right onto East Alma Street. 0.4 mi
- Turn left onto Rockfellow Drive. 500 ft
- Turn right onto Caroline Avenue. 0.3 mi
- Turn right onto Shasta Avenue. 0.3 mi
- Turn right onto Everitt Memorial Highway. 0.3 mi
- At the all-way stop, continue onto North Washington Drive. 0.5 mi
- Continue onto South Washington Drive. 0.5 mi
- Turn right onto Old McCloud Road. 0.2 mi
- Turn right onto South Mount Shasta Boulevard. 0.5 mi
- Turn left onto North Mount Shasta Boulevard. 500 ft
- Turn left onto West Lake Street. 0.3 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- Turn left onto Morgan Way and return to the DMV. 0.1 mi
Stage 3: Test-ready loop
Everything together over about 6 miles, including North Mount Shasta Blvd and Ski Village Dr.
- Length
- 5.6 mi
- Approx. time
- 15 min
- Turns
- 13
- 2 sets of lights
- 1 all-way stop
- 1 stop sign
- 1.8 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 (16 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head north on Morgan Way. 0.1 mi
- Turn right onto West Lake Street. 0.3 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- Turn left onto North Mount Shasta Boulevard. 1.1 mi
- Turn right onto Ski Village Drive. 0.4 mi
- Turn left onto Rasberry Way. 0.2 mi
- Turn right onto Red Bud Drive. 0.2 mi
- Turn right onto Vista Drive. 0.2 mi
- Turn left onto Ski Village Drive. 0.3 mi
- At the stop sign, turn right onto Everitt Memorial Highway. 0.5 mi
- At the all-way stop, continue onto North Washington Drive. 0.5 mi
- Continue onto South Washington Drive. 0.4 mi
- Turn right onto Sheldon Avenue. 0.2 mi
- Turn right onto South Mount Shasta Boulevard. 0.4 mi
- Turn left onto North Mount Shasta Boulevard. 500 ft
- Turn left onto West Lake Street. 0.3 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- Turn left onto Morgan Way and return to the DMV. 0.1 mi
Where the Mt Shasta 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
- 2all-way stops
- 3schools
Main roads in the area: South Mount Shasta Blvd, South Old Stage Rd, North Old Stage Rd, North Mount Shasta Blvd, Everitt Memorial Hwy, W. A. Barr Rd, West Lake St and Spring Hill 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 Mt Shasta DMV
The parking lot and the first junction are the only parts of the route you can be sure of. The office is on Morgan Way.
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.
North to West Lake St
0.1 mi along Morgan Way to West Lake Street.
The roads around Mt Shasta 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.
All-way stops
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
Look both ways, never stop on the tracks, and wait if there isn't room on the other side.
Roundabout
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 Mt Shasta 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 West Lake St onto North Mount Shasta Blvd, giving way to oncoming traffic - Stage 1
Residential streets
Lassen Ln 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 Lake St
Score sheet sections from California DMV form DL 32. Places from OpenStreetMap.
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See routes from real Mt Shasta tests
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Mt Shasta driving test questions
Where does the Mt Shasta 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 Mount Shasta Blvd, South Old Stage Rd, North Old Stage Rd. Routes recorded from real Mt Shasta tests are in the Driving Test Routes app.
Are these the real Mt Shasta test routes?
No. Our practice routes are loops we planned from Mt Shasta'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 Mt Shasta's roads tricky for learners?
Within 2 miles of the office, there are 9 railroad crossings within 2 miles; there are almost no traffic lights, so you'll judge gaps at stop signs.
How do I book a drive test at Mt Shasta DMV?
Book online through the California DMV appointments page, choosing Mt Shasta as your office. Book on the DMV website.
Mt Shasta 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 Mt Shasta page before you go.
Nearby offices
- Yreka DMV32 mi
- Fall River Mills DMV50.3 mi
- Redding DMV50.8 mi
Services at Mt Shasta 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