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501 85th Ave, Oakland, CA 94621

Within two miles of Oakland Coliseum DMV there are 107 sets of traffic lights, 54 all-way stops and 21 railroad crossings. About 8 miles of streets are one-way. Hegenberger Road runs close to the office, up to 6 lanes wide in places.

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

Oakland Coliseum road test practice routes

Practice loops that start and finish at the DMV, each built from Oakland Coliseum'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.

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Practice loopLightsAll-way stopStop sign
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Stage 1: Quiet streets

Mostly residential streets around 85th Ave and 92nd Ave, with few traffic lights. Start here for your first few drives.

Length
3.6 mi
Approx. time
13 min
Turns
10
  • 2 sets of lights
  • 5 all-way stops
  • 5 stop signs
  • 3.6 miles of residential streets
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Turn-by-turn directions (11 steps)
  1. Leave the DMV and head north on 85th Avenue. 0.8 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
  2. At the all-way stop, turn right onto G Street. 0.4 mi
  3. At the stop sign, turn left onto 92nd Avenue. 0.4 mi
  4. Turn left onto A Street. 300 ft
  5. Turn left onto 91st Avenue. 0.1 mi
  6. At the stop sign, turn right onto B Street. 0.2 mi
  7. At the stop sign, turn left onto 87th Avenue. 0.1 mi
  8. At the stop sign, turn right onto D Street. 0.3 mi Straight through 3 all-way stops.
  9. At the stop sign, turn left onto 82nd Avenue. 0.1 mi
  10. Turn left onto E Street. 0.2 mi
  11. Turn right onto 85th Avenue and return to the DMV. 1.0 mi Straight through 1 set of lights and 1 all-way stop.

Where the Oakland Coliseum 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.

Hegenberger RdInternational Blvd98th AveDoolittle DrDavis StGolf Links RdEast 14th StSan Leandro StDMV
Under 2 min2 to 4 min4 to 6 min
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Within a 6-minute drive

  • 70sets of traffic lights
  • 37all-way stops
  • 15schools

Main roads in the area: Hegenberger Rd, International Blvd, 98th Ave, San Leandro St, Doolittle Dr, Edgewater Dr, Edes Ave and 66th 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 Oakland Coliseum DMV

The parking lot and the first junction are the only parts of the route you can be sure of. The office is on 85th Ave.

12Hegenberger RdSan Leandro StEdes AveSouth Coliseum Way85th AveDMV
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 San Leandro St

0.6 mi along 85th Ave to San Leandro Street, where there are lights.

2

Southwest to Edes Ave

100 ft along 85th Ave to Edes Avenue.

The roads around Oakland Coliseum DMV

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

107

Sets of traffic lights

Most are on International Blvd and 98th Ave.

54

All-way stops

85th Ave has 6 of them.

20

Schools

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

8 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.

14

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 Oakland Coliseum DMV.

  • Parking lot driving

    The DMV lot itself, at the start and end of every test
    Every loop
  • Stopping at all-way stops

    D St, 3 in a row
    Stage 1
  • Lights you drive straight through

    98th Ave: 5 sets of lights in 0.8 mi
    Stage 2
  • Left turn at lights

    From Edes Ave onto Hegenberger Rd
    Stage 2
  • Left turn without lights

    From Darien Ave onto Saint Elmo Dr, giving way to oncoming traffic
    Stage 2
  • Right turn at lights

    From 98th Ave onto Denslowe St
    Stage 2
  • Lane changes

    San Leandro St, a multi-lane road
    Stage 3
  • Residential streets

    85th Ave and the streets around it
    Stage 1
  • Freeway merging

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

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

Which lane do I need near Oakland Coliseum 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.

Edes Ave and Hegenberger Rd

On Stages 2 and 3.

Heading north on Hegenberger Rd
Left or reverse, left or straight, straight, straight, straight
Heading east on South Coliseum Way
Left or right or through, right

Two lanes turn left heading north. Start and finish the turn in the same lane.

Airport Access Rd and Hegenberger Rd

On Stage 2.

Heading northeast on Hegenberger Rd
Left, straight, straight
Heading southwest on Hegenberger Rd
Left, straight, straight, straight

Heading northeast, there's no separate right-turn lane, so turn right from the right-hand lane.

98th Ave and Airport Access Rd

On Stage 2.

Heading northeast on 98th Ave
Left or straight, straight, straight
Heading north on Airport Access Rd
Left, straight, straight, right or straight, right

Heading northeast, there's no separate right-turn lane, so turn right from the right-hand lane.

98th Ave and Denslowe St

On Stage 2.

Heading southwest on 98th Ave
Left, straight, straight
Heading northeast on 98th Ave
Left, straight, straight

Heading southwest, there's no separate right-turn lane, so turn right from the right-hand lane.

Lane layouts from OpenStreetMap. Road markings can change, so always follow the arrows painted on the road.

Booked your Oakland Coliseum road test?

See routes from real Oakland Coliseum tests

Once you're confident on these loops, the Driving Test Routes app has 7 routes recorded from real tests at Oakland Coliseum DMV, with turn-by-turn voice directions on your phone.

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Oakland Coliseum driving test questions

Where does the Oakland Coliseum 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 Hegenberger Rd, International Blvd, 98th Ave. Routes recorded from real Oakland Coliseum tests are in the Driving Test Routes app.

Are these the real Oakland Coliseum test routes?

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

Within 2 miles of the office, 8 miles of streets are one-way; there are 21 railroad crossings within 2 miles; Hegenberger Road is up to 6 lanes wide.

How do I book a drive test at Oakland Coliseum DMV?

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

Oakland Coliseum DMV office information

Address

501 85th Ave
Oakland, CA 94621

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 Oakland Coliseum page before you go.

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Nearby offices

Services at Oakland Coliseum 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