Brockton Ave and Jurupa Ave
On Stages 2 and 3.
Heading west on Jurupa Ave
Left, straight, straight
Heading east on Jurupa Ave
Left, straight, straight
Heading west, there's no separate right-turn lane, so turn right from the right-hand lane.
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Riverside DMVDriving Test Practice Routes
6280 Brockton Avenue, Riverside, CA 92506
Within two miles of Riverside DMV there are 105 sets of traffic lights, 37 all-way stops and 7 railroad crossings. About 6 miles of streets are one-way. The office is on Brockton Avenue, up to 5 lanes wide in places and signed at 35 mph.
Start with the practice routes just below, then see how far a test can reach and how you'll leave the office.
Riverside road test practice routes
Practice loops that start and finish at the DMV, each built from Riverside'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
Quieter local streets around Palm Ave and Gardena Dr, with few traffic lights. Start here for your first few drives.
- Length
- 2.3 mi
- Approx. time
- 8 min
- Turns
- 6
- 2 sets of lights
- 1 all-way stop
- 3 stop signs
- 1.1 miles of residential streets
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Turn-by-turn directions (7 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head west on Gardena Drive. 0.2 mi
- At the stop sign, turn right onto Palm Avenue. 0.7 mi Straight through 1 set of lights and 1 all-way stop.
- Turn left onto Rosewood Place. 0.2 mi
- At the stop sign, turn left onto Tower Road. 0.1 mi
- Turn left onto Brentwood Avenue. 0.2 mi
- At the stop sign, turn right onto Palm Avenue. 0.6 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- Turn left onto Gardena Drive and return to the DMV. 0.2 mi
Stage 2: Stop signs and lights
Along Magnolia Ave and Palm Ave, with 13 sets of lights and 2 all-way stops.
- Length
- 4.8 mi
- Approx. time
- 15 min
- Turns
- 10
- 13 sets of lights, with 3 left turns and 3 right turns at them
- 2 all-way stops
- 1 stop sign
- Multi-lane driving on Magnolia Ave
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Turn-by-turn directions (12 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head north on Brockton Avenue. 0.2 mi
- At the lights, turn left onto Jurupa Avenue. 0.2 mi
- At the lights, turn right onto Palm Avenue. 0.6 mi Straight through 1 all-way stop.
- Turn left onto Linwood Place. 0.2 mi
- At the stop sign, turn right onto Tower Road. 400 ft
- Turn right onto Bandini Avenue. 0.2 mi
- At the lights, turn left onto Palm Avenue. 0.6 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- Continue onto Pine Street. 0.4 mi Straight through 1 all-way stop.
- Turn right onto 14th Street. 0.5 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- At the lights, turn right onto Magnolia Avenue. 1.3 mi Straight through 5 sets of lights.
- At the lights, turn right onto Jurupa Avenue. 0.3 mi
- At the lights, turn left onto Brockton Avenue and return to the DMV. 0.2 mi
Stage 3: Test-ready loop
Everything together over about 7 miles, including Brockton Ave and Victoria Ave.
- Length
- 7.3 mi
- Approx. time
- 23 min
- Turns
- 11
- 17 sets of lights, with 4 left turns and 1 right turn at them
- 7 all-way stops
- 4 stop signs
- Multi-lane driving on Brockton Ave
- 1.4 miles of residential streets
- Junction B below, among the busiest for crashes
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Turn-by-turn directions (17 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head south on Brockton Avenue. 0.3 mi Straight through 2 sets of lights.
- At the lights, continue onto Magnolia Avenue. 100 ft
- At the lights, turn left onto Brockton Avenue. 0.8 mi Straight through 3 sets of lights.
- At the lights, continue onto Mary Street. 0.5 mi Straight through 1 all-way stop.
- Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue. 1.0 mi Straight through 1 all-way stop.
- At the all-way stop, turn left onto Anna Street. 0.4 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- At the all-way stop, turn right onto Laramie Road. 500 ft
- Continue onto Rumsey Drive. 0.3 mi Straight through 1 all-way stop.
- At the lights, turn right onto Central Avenue. 0.2 mi
- At the lights, turn left onto Victoria Avenue. 1.2 mi Straight through 2 all-way stops.
- Turn left onto Cottage Street. 0.3 mi
- At the stop sign, continue onto Cottage Street. 500 ft
- At the stop sign, turn left onto Commerce Street. 0.3 mi
- At the stop sign, turn right onto Cridge Street. 0.2 mi
- At the lights, turn left onto Olivewood Avenue. 0.7 mi Straight through 2 sets of lights.
- Continue onto Jurupa Avenue. 0.7 mi Straight through 2 sets of lights.
- At the lights, turn left onto Brockton Avenue and return to the DMV. 0.2 mi
Where the Riverside 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
- 76sets of traffic lights
- 19all-way stops
- 17schools
Main roads in the area: Magnolia Ave, Central Ave, Arlington Ave, Jurupa Ave, Brockton Ave, Palm Ave, Streeter Ave and Grand 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 Riverside DMV
The parking lot and the first junction are the only parts of the route you can be sure of. The office is on Brockton Avenue.
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
West to Palm Ave
0.2 mi along Gardena Dr to Palm Avenue.
The roads around Riverside DMV
What you'll be dealing with near the office, counted from map data within 2 miles.
105
Sets of traffic lights
Most are on Magnolia Ave and Central Ave.
37
All-way stops
Victoria Ave has 7 of them.
32
Schools
The limit near a school drops to 25 mph when children are around.
6 mi
One-way streets
Check the arrows before every turn, and start from the correct side of the road.
7
Railroad crossings
Look both ways, never stop on the tracks, and wait if there isn't room on the other side.
31 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 Riverside DMV.
- Every loop
Parking lot driving
The DMV lot itself, at the start and end of every test - Stage 3
Stopping at all-way stops
Victoria Ave, 2 in a row - Stage 2
Lights you drive straight through
Magnolia Ave: 5 sets of lights in 1.3 mi - Stage 2
Left turn at lights
From Brockton Ave onto Jurupa Ave - Stage 2
Left turn without lights
From Palm Ave onto Linwood Pl, giving way to oncoming traffic - Stage 2
Right turn at lights
From Jurupa Ave onto Palm Ave - Stage 2
Lane changes
Magnolia Ave, a multi-lane road - Stage 1
Residential streets
Gardena Dr 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 Central Ave
Score sheet sections from California DMV form DL 32. Places from OpenStreetMap.
Which lane do I need near Riverside 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.
Jurupa Ave and Palm Ave
On Stage 2.
Heading east on Jurupa Ave
Left, straight, straight
Heading west on Jurupa Ave
Left, straight, straight
Heading east, there's no separate right-turn lane, so turn right from the right-hand lane.
Bandini Ave and Palm Ave
On Stage 2.
Heading southwest on Palm Ave
Left, straight, right
Heading northeast on Palm Ave
Left, straight
Heading southwest, the far-right lane is for turning right only.
14th St and Magnolia Ave
On Stage 2.
Heading southwest on Market St
Left, straight, straight, straight
Heading northeast on Magnolia Ave
Left, straight, straight, right
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.
What causes crashes on Riverside's roads
Recorded causes of the 2,237 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.
Share of the 2,171 crashes where a cause was recorded. Other causes made up the remaining 5%. About 32% of these crashes happened after dark. Source: California Crash Reporting System, California Highway Patrol, via data.ca.gov.
Riverside 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.
Indiana Ave and Madison St
31 crashes from 2021 to 2025
Most were rear-end crashes. Leave a bigger gap than you think you need, and brake early and smoothly when the lights change.
Central Ave and Victoria Ave
28 crashes from 2021 to 2025
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.
Central Ave and Riverside Ave
25 crashes from 2021 to 2025
Most were rear-end crashes. Leave a bigger gap than you think you need, and brake early and smoothly when the lights change.
14th St and Mulberry St
24 crashes from 2021 to 2025
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 10.
Arlington Ave and Magnolia Ave
22 crashes from 2021 to 2025
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 Riverside tests
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Riverside driving test questions
Where does the Riverside 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 Magnolia Ave, Central Ave, Arlington Ave. Routes recorded from real Riverside tests are in the Driving Test Routes app.
Are these the real Riverside test routes?
No. Our practice routes are loops we planned from Riverside'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 Riverside's roads tricky for learners?
Within 2 miles of the office, 6 miles of streets are one-way; there are 7 railroad crossings within 2 miles; Brockton Avenue is up to 5 lanes wide.
Which junctions near Riverside DMV have the most crashes?
Indiana Ave and Madison St (31), Central Ave and Victoria Ave (28), Central Ave and Riverside Ave (25), counting crashes from 2021 to 2025.
How do I book a drive test at Riverside DMV?
Book online through the California DMV appointments page, choosing Riverside as your office. Book on the DMV website.
Riverside 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 Riverside page before you go.
Nearby offices
- Riverside East DMV5.8 mi
- Norco DMV9.7 mi
- Fontana DMV11.4 mi
Services at Riverside DMV
- Behind-the-wheel drive tests
- Written knowledge 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