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Pleasanton Stoneridge DMVDriving Test Practice Routes

2621 Stoneridge Mall, Unit G225B, Pleasanton, CA 94588

Within two miles of Pleasanton Stoneridge DMV there are 101 sets of traffic lights and 5 all-way stops. About 24 miles of streets are one-way. Stoneridge Drive runs close to the office, up to 5 lanes wide in places and signed at 40 mph.

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

Pleasanton Stoneridge road test practice routes

Practice loops that start and finish at the DMV, each built from Pleasanton Stoneridge'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 Pleasanton Stoneridge DMVABCDEDublin BlvdFoothill RdStoneridge DrSan Ramon RdWest Las Positas BlvdDublin Canyon RdDougherty RdJohnson DrFranklin DrClark AveAmador Valley BlvdSpringdale AveMuirwood DrPleasant Hill RdDMV
Practice loopLightsAll-way stopStop signACrash hotspot
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Stage 1: Quieter streets

The quietest streets near the office, around Springdale Ave. This area is busy, so even this loop meets some traffic lights.

Length
2.7 mi
Approx. time
10 min
Turns
8
  • 6 sets of lights
  • Multi-lane driving on Stoneridge Mall Rd
  • 2.7 miles of residential streets
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Turn-by-turn directions (9 steps)
  1. Leave the DMV and head southeast on Stoneridge Mall Road. 0.4 mi Straight through 2 sets of lights.
  2. Turn left onto Springdale Avenue. 0.7 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
  3. Turn right onto Muirwood Drive. 500 ft
  4. Turn left onto Hillcrest Way. 0.2 mi
  5. Turn right onto Flagstone Drive. 0.1 mi
  6. Turn right onto Forest Hill Drive. 0.4 mi
  7. Turn right onto Fairoaks Drive. 0.2 mi
  8. Turn left onto Springdale Avenue. 0.4 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
  9. Turn right onto Stoneridge Mall Road and return to the DMV. 0.4 mi Straight through 2 sets of lights.

Where the Pleasanton Stoneridge 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.

Dublin BlvdFoothill RdHopyard RdStoneridge DrDublin Canyon RdSan Ramon RdWest Las Positas BlvdDougherty RdDMV
Under 2 min2 to 4 min4 to 6 min
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Within a 6-minute drive

  • 33sets of traffic lights
  • 1all-way stops
  • 1schools

Main roads in the area: Foothill Rd, Stoneridge Dr, Dublin Canyon Rd, Dublin Blvd, San Ramon Rd, Johnson Dr, West Las Positas Blvd and Amador Valley Blvd.

Drive times are our estimates from speed limits, with time added for lights and stops. They aren't DMV figures.

Leaving and returning to Pleasanton Stoneridge DMV

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

12Foothill RdSan Ramon RdStoneridge Mall RdDMV
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
P

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

Southeast to Embarcadero Ct

200 ft along Stoneridge Mall Rd to Embarcadero Court, where there are lights.

2

West to Canyon Way

0.4 mi along Stoneridge Mall Rd to Canyon Way, where there are lights.

The roads around Pleasanton Stoneridge DMV

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

101

Sets of traffic lights

Most are on Dublin Blvd and Stoneridge Dr.

5

All-way stops

Stop fully behind the limit line, then go in the order you arrived.

16

Schools

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

24 mi

One-way streets

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

2

Roundabouts

Give way to traffic already in the roundabout and signal as you leave.

49 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 Pleasanton Stoneridge DMV.

  • Parking lot driving

    The DMV lot itself, at the start and end of every test
    Every loop
  • Lights you drive straight through

    Foothill Rd: 3 sets of lights in 1.3 mi
    Stage 2
  • Left turn at lights

    From Stoneridge Dr onto Foothill Rd
    Stage 2
  • Left turn without lights

    From Stoneridge Mall Rd onto Springdale Ave, giving way to oncoming traffic
    Stage 2
  • Right turn at lights

    From Springdale Ave onto Stoneridge Dr
    Stage 2
  • Lane changes

    Stoneridge Mall Rd, a multi-lane road
    Stage 2
  • Residential streets

    Springdale Ave and the streets around it
    Stage 1
  • Freeway merging

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

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

Which lane do I need near Pleasanton Stoneridge 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.

Springdale Ave and Stoneridge Dr

On Stages 2 and 3.

Heading southwest on Stoneridge Dr
Left, straight, straight, right
Heading northeast on Stoneridge Dr
Left, straight, straight, right

Heading southwest, the far-right lane is for turning right only.

Foothill Rd and Laurel Creek Dr

On Stage 2.

Heading southwest on Stoneridge Dr
Left, straight, right, right
Heading southeast on Foothill Rd
Left, left, straight, straight, right

Heading southwest, the far-right lane is for turning right only.

Canyon Way and Dublin Canyon Rd

On Stage 2.

Heading east on Dublin Canyon Rd
Left, left, straight, right
Heading southeast on Foothill Rd
Left, left, left, straight, straight, straight

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

Canyon Way and Stoneridge Mall Rd

On Stage 2.

Heading east on Canyon Way
Left, left, right

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

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

What causes crashes on Pleasanton Stoneridge's roads

Recorded causes of the 577 crashes on local roads within 2 miles of the office from 2021 to 2025, leaving out freeways. Unsafe turn or lane change and too fast for conditions top the list.

Unsafe turn or lane change
31%
Too fast for conditions
27%
Not yielding
10%
Running a red light
10%
Impaired driving
8%
Unsafe reversing or pulling out
7%
Following too closely
2%
Stop sign violation
0%

Share of the 493 crashes where a cause was recorded. Other causes made up the remaining 4%. About 29% of these crashes happened after dark. Source: California Crash Reporting System, California Highway Patrol, via data.ca.gov.

Pleasanton Stoneridge junctions worth practicing

The junctions within 2 miles of the office with the most crashes from 2021 to 2025. Each one is marked on the practice routes map.

A

Dublin Blvd and Dougherty Rd

57 crashes from 2021 to 2025

1.1 mi from the office. 16 people were hurt.

Many were sideswipes. Check your mirror and blind spot before changing lanes, and pick your lane early. Running a red light was the recorded cause in 8.

B

Dublin Blvd and Amador Plaza Rd

30 crashes from 2021 to 2025

0.6 mi from the office. 17 people were hurt.

Most were side impacts. On a fresh green, look both ways before you go, and never try to beat the lights. Running a red light was the recorded cause in 3.

C

Dublin Blvd and Village Pkwy

26 crashes from 2021 to 2025

0.6 mi from the office. 9 people were hurt.

Many were sideswipes. Check your mirror and blind spot before changing lanes, and pick your lane early. Running a red light was the recorded cause in 8.

D

Dublin Blvd and San Ramon Rd

23 crashes from 2021 to 2025

0.6 mi from the office. 9 people were hurt.

Many were sideswipes. Check your mirror and blind spot before changing lanes, and pick your lane early.

E

Dublin Blvd and Civic Plaza

20 crashes from 2021 to 2025

0.8 mi from the office. 7 people were hurt.

Most were rear-end crashes. Leave a bigger gap than you think you need, and brake early and smoothly when the lights change.

Crashes located within about 100 feet of each junction. Source: California Crash Reporting System, California Highway Patrol, via data.ca.gov.

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See routes from real Pleasanton Stoneridge tests

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

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Pleasanton Stoneridge driving test questions

Where does the Pleasanton Stoneridge 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 Foothill Rd, Stoneridge Dr, Dublin Canyon Rd. Routes recorded from real Pleasanton Stoneridge tests are in the Driving Test Routes app.

Are these the real Pleasanton Stoneridge test routes?

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

Within 2 miles of the office, 24 miles of streets are one-way; Stoneridge Drive is up to 5 lanes wide; there are 101 sets of traffic lights within 2 miles.

Which junctions near Pleasanton Stoneridge DMV have the most crashes?

Dublin Blvd and Dougherty Rd (57), Dublin Blvd and Amador Plaza Rd (30), Dublin Blvd and Village Pkwy (26), counting crashes from 2021 to 2025.

How do I book a drive test at Pleasanton Stoneridge DMV?

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

Pleasanton Stoneridge DMV office information

Address

2621 Stoneridge Mall
Unit G225B, Pleasanton, CA 94588

Phone: (800) 777-0133

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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 Pleasanton Stoneridge page before you go.

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Services at Pleasanton Stoneridge DMV

  • Behind-the-wheel drive tests
  • Written knowledge tests
  • Motorcycle driving tests
  • Commercial 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