Buchanan Rd and Loveridge Rd
On Stages 2 and 3.
Heading west on Buchanan Rd
Straight, right
Heading east on Buchanan Rd
Left, straight
Heading west, the far-right lane is for turning right only.
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Pittsburg DMVDriving Test Practice Routes
1399 Buchanan Road, Pittsburg, CA 94565
Within two miles of Pittsburg DMV there are 39 sets of traffic lights and 8 railroad crossings. About 10 miles of streets are one-way. The office is on Buchanan Road, up to 4 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.
Pittsburg road test practice routes
Practice loops that start and finish at the DMV, each built from Pittsburg'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 data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Stage 1: Quiet streets
Mostly residential streets around Metten Ave and Diehl Way, with few traffic lights. Start here for your first few drives.
- Length
- 2.4 mi
- Approx. time
- 8 min
- Turns
- 11
- 2 sets of lights
- 2.0 miles of residential streets
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Turn-by-turn directions (12 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head west on Buchanan Road. 0.2 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- Turn left onto Mc Faul Drive. 150 ft
- Turn right onto Metten Avenue. 0.4 mi
- Turn right onto Diehl Way. 0.4 mi
- Turn right onto El Arroyo Way. 0.2 mi
- Turn right onto Oakdale Place. 0.2 mi
- Turn right onto Fairoaks Way. 0.1 mi
- Turn right onto Olive Way. 0.1 mi
- Turn left onto Diehl Way. 0.2 mi
- Turn left onto Metten Avenue. 0.4 mi
- Turn left onto Mc Faul Drive. 150 ft
- Turn right onto Buchanan Road and return to the DMV. 0.2 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
Stage 2: Traffic lights
Along East Leland Rd and Buchanan Rd, with 12 sets of lights.
- Length
- 4.7 mi
- Approx. time
- 15 min
- Turns
- 11
- 12 sets of lights, with 5 left turns and 2 right turns at them
- Multi-lane driving on East Leland Rd
- 0.6 miles of residential streets
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Turn-by-turn directions (13 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head west on Buchanan Road. 0.1 mi
- At the lights, turn right onto Loveridge Road. 0.3 mi
- At the lights, turn right onto Stoneman Avenue. 0.2 mi
- Continue onto Gladstone Drive. 0.5 mi
- Turn left onto East Leland Road. 1.4 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- At the lights, turn left onto West Leland Road. 50 ft
- At the lights, turn left onto Railroad Avenue. 0.4 mi Straight through 2 sets of lights.
- At the lights, turn left onto Alturas Avenue. 50 ft
- At the lights, turn left onto Mariposa Drive. 400 ft
- Turn right onto Glacier Drive. 0.1 mi
- Turn left onto Yosemite Drive. 0.4 mi
- Turn right onto Harbor Street. 0.2 mi
- At the lights, turn left onto Buchanan Road and return to the DMV. 0.8 mi Straight through 2 sets of lights.
Stage 3: Test-ready loop
Everything together over about 5 miles, including Loveridge Rd and California Ave.
- Length
- 5 mi
- Approx. time
- 15 min
- Turns
- 13
- 11 sets of lights, with 5 left turns and 2 right turns at them
- Multi-lane driving on Loveridge Rd
- 0.5 miles of residential streets
Open in Google Maps
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 (14 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head west on Buchanan Road. 0.1 mi
- At the lights, turn right onto Loveridge Road. 1.1 mi Straight through 2 sets of lights.
- Turn left onto California Avenue. 1.0 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- At the lights, turn left onto Harbor Street. 0.4 mi
- Turn right onto East Leland Road. 0.3 mi
- At the lights, turn left onto West Leland Road. 50 ft
- At the lights, turn left onto Railroad Avenue. 0.3 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- At the lights, turn left onto Atlantic Avenue. 0.3 mi
- At the lights, turn right onto Harbor Street. 0.3 mi
- Turn left onto Stoneman Avenue. 0.6 mi
- Turn right onto Briarcliff Drive. 0.1 mi
- Turn left onto Natalie Way. 0.1 mi
- Turn right onto Loveridge Road. 0.2 mi
- At the lights, turn left onto Buchanan Road and return to the DMV. 0.1 mi
Where the Pittsburg 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.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Within a 6-minute drive
- 26sets of traffic lights
- 8schools
Main roads in the area: Buchanan Rd, East Leland Rd, Railroad Ave, Loveridge Rd, Somersville Rd, Harbor St, Delta Fair Blvd and Kirker Pass 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 Pittsburg DMV
The parking lot and the first junction are the only parts of the route you can be sure of. The office is on Buchanan Road.
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
South to Autumnwind Ct
150 ft along Woodborough Pl to Autumnwind Court.
The roads around Pittsburg DMV
What you'll be dealing with near the office, counted from map data within 2 miles.
39
Sets of traffic lights
Most are on Railroad Ave and Buchanan Rd.
10
Schools
The limit near a school drops to 25 mph when children are around.
10 mi
One-way streets
Check the arrows before every turn, and start from the correct side of the road.
8
Railroad crossings
Look both ways, never stop on the tracks, and wait if there isn't room on the other side.
3
Roundabouts
Give way to traffic already in the roundabout and signal as you leave.
10 mi
Bike lanes
Check the bike lane before turning right, and enter it no more than 200 feet before the turn.
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 Pittsburg DMV.
- Every loop
Parking lot driving
The DMV lot itself, at the start and end of every test - Stage 2
Lights you drive straight through
Railroad Ave: 2 sets of lights in 0.4 mi - Stage 2
Left turn at lights
From East Leland Rd onto West Leland Rd - Stage 2
Left turn without lights
From Gladstone Dr onto East Leland Rd, giving way to oncoming traffic - Stage 2
Right turn at lights
From Buchanan Rd onto Loveridge Rd - Stage 3
Lane changes
California Ave, a multi-lane road - Stage 1
Residential streets
Diehl Way 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 Loveridge Rd
Score sheet sections from California DMV form DL 32. Places from OpenStreetMap.
Which lane do I need near Pittsburg 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.
Loveridge Rd and Stoneman Ave
On Stage 2.
Heading south on Loveridge Rd
Left, straight, straight
Heading north on Loveridge Rd
Left, straight, straight
Heading south, there's no separate right-turn lane, so turn right from the right-hand lane.
East Leland Rd and Railroad Ave
On Stages 2 and 3.
Heading south on Railroad Ave
Left, straight, straight, right
Heading south, the far-right lane is for turning right only.
Buchanan Rd and Campbell Dr
On Stage 2.
Heading west on Buchanan Rd
Left, straight, right
Heading west, 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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Once you're confident on these loops, the Driving Test Routes app has 7 routes recorded from real tests at Pittsburg DMV, with turn-by-turn voice directions on your phone.
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Pittsburg driving test questions
Where does the Pittsburg 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 Buchanan Rd, East Leland Rd, Railroad Ave. Routes recorded from real Pittsburg tests are in the Driving Test Routes app.
Are these the real Pittsburg test routes?
No. Our practice routes are loops we planned from Pittsburg'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 Pittsburg's roads tricky for learners?
Within 2 miles of the office, 10 miles of streets are one-way; there are 8 railroad crossings within 2 miles; Buchanan Road is up to 4 lanes wide.
How do I book a drive test at Pittsburg DMV?
Book online through the California DMV appointments page, choosing Pittsburg as your office. Book on the DMV website.
Pittsburg 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 Pittsburg page before you go.
Nearby offices
- Concord DMV10.2 mi
- Fairfield DMV20.3 mi
- Pleasanton Stoneridge DMV21.1 mi
Services at Pittsburg 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