Quincy DMVDriving Test Practice Routes
1953 E Main Street Suite 3, Quincy, CA 95971
There are only 2 sets of traffic lights within two miles of Quincy DMV, so stop signs and judging gaps at junctions matter most. East Main Street runs close to the office, 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.
Quincy road test practice routes
Practice loops that start and finish at the DMV, each built from Quincy'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 East Main St and Lee Rd, with no traffic lights. Start here for your first few drives.
- Length
- 2.2 mi
- Approx. time
- 7 min
- Turns
- 12
- 3 stop signs
- Multi-lane driving on East Main St
- 1.8 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 (15 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head east on East Main Street. 0.2 mi
- Turn right onto 1st Street. 0.1 mi
- Turn right onto Cedar Street. 0.1 mi
- Turn left onto Katherine Street. 0.2 mi
- Turn left onto Crawford Street. 300 ft
- Turn left onto Karen Street. 0.1 mi
- Turn right onto Center Street. 0.3 mi
- Turn left onto 5th Street. 450 ft
- Turn right onto Ponderosa Street. 400 ft
- Turn left onto Clough Street. 0.2 mi
- At the stop sign, turn left onto East Main Street. 0.1 mi
- Continue onto Meadow Lane. 50 ft
- At the stop sign, continue onto Lee Road. 0.4 mi
- Turn left onto Alta Avenue. 500 ft
- At the stop sign, turn right onto East Main Street and return to the DMV. 350 ft
Stage 2: Stop signs and junctions
With almost no traffic lights nearby, this loop focuses on stop signs and junctions, along East Main St and Lee Rd.
- Length
- 4.9 mi
- Approx. time
- 12 min
- Turns
- 6
- 4 sets of lights, with 2 left turns at them
- 1 stop sign
- Multi-lane driving on East Main St
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 (9 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head west on East Main Street. 2.0 mi Straight through 2 sets of lights.
- Continue onto Lawrence Street. 0.2 mi
- Turn left onto Coleman Avenue. 300 ft
- At the stop sign, turn left onto Main Street. 0.2 mi
- Continue onto East Main Street. 450 ft
- At the lights, turn left onto Quincy Junction Road. 0.7 mi
- Turn right onto Lee Road. 1.5 mi
- Turn right onto North Mill Creek Road. 0.2 mi
- At the lights, turn left onto East Main Street and return to the DMV. 400 ft
Stage 3: Test-ready loop
Everything together over about 7 miles, including Quincy Junction Rd and East Main St.
- Length
- 6.7 mi
- Approx. time
- 15 min
- Turns
- 8
- 3 sets of lights, with 1 left turn and 1 right turn at them
- Multi-lane driving on East Main St
- 1.4 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 (9 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head west on East Main Street. 400 ft
- At the lights, turn right onto North Mill Creek Road. 0.2 mi
- Turn left onto Lee Road. 0.6 mi
- Turn right onto Bell Lane. 0.4 mi
- Turn right onto Carol Lane West. 0.5 mi
- Turn left onto Brinkman Road. 0.4 mi
- Turn left onto Clear Creek Road. 0.5 mi
- Turn left onto Quincy Junction Road. 2.2 mi
- At the lights, turn left onto East Main Street and return to the DMV. 1.9 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
Where the Quincy 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
- 2sets of traffic lights
- 6schools
Main roads in the area: East Main St, Quincy Junction Rd, La Porte Rd, Lee Rd, Bell Ln, Lawrence St, Main St and Crescent St.
Drive times are our estimates from speed limits, with time added for lights and stops. They aren't DMV figures.
Leaving and returning to Quincy DMV
The parking lot and the first junction are the only parts of the route you can be sure of. The office is on E Main Street Suite 3.
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.
East to Old Hwy Rd
1.1 mi along East Main St to Old Highway Road.
West to North Mill Creek Rd
400 ft along East Main St to North Mill Creek Road, where there are lights.
The roads around Quincy DMV
What you'll be dealing with near the office, counted from map data within 2 miles.
Sets of traffic lights
Junctions here are controlled by stop signs, so give way carefully.
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.
Roundabouts
None within 2 miles of the office.
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 Quincy 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
East Main St: 2 sets of lights in 2.0 mi - Stage 2
Left turn at lights
From East Main St onto Quincy Junction Rd - Stage 2
Left turn without lights
From Lawrence St onto Coleman Ave, giving way to oncoming traffic - Stage 3
Right turn at lights
From East Main St onto North Mill Creek Rd - Stage 2
Lane changes
East Main St, a multi-lane road - Stage 1
Residential streets
Lee Rd and the streets around it
Score sheet sections from California DMV form DL 32. Places from OpenStreetMap.
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Quincy driving test questions
Where does the Quincy 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 East Main St, Quincy Junction Rd, La Porte Rd. Routes recorded from real Quincy tests are in the Driving Test Routes app.
Are these the real Quincy test routes?
No. Our practice routes are loops we planned from Quincy'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 Quincy's roads tricky for learners?
Within 2 miles of the office, there are 3 railroad crossings within 2 miles; East Main Street is up to 4 lanes wide; there are almost no traffic lights, so you'll judge gaps at stop signs.
How do I book a drive test at Quincy DMV?
Book online through the California DMV appointments page, choosing Quincy as your office. Book on the DMV website.
Quincy 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 Quincy page before you go.
Nearby offices
- Susanville DMV35.9 mi
- Oroville DMV46.1 mi
- Grass Valley DMV48.8 mi
Services at Quincy 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