5245 South Grove, Rocklin, CA 95677
Within two miles of Rocklin DMV there are 51 sets of traffic lights, 62 all-way stops and 7 railroad crossings. About 12 miles of streets are one-way. Rocklin Road runs close to the office, 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.
Practice loops that start and finish at the DMV, each built from Rocklin'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.
Mostly residential streets around Meyers St and Autumn Crossing Ln, with no traffic lights. Start here for your first few drives.
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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.
Along Rocklin Rd and Meyers St, with 14 sets of lights and 1 all-way stops.
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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.
Everything together over about 6 miles, including Sierra College Blvd and Pacific St.
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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.
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.
Main roads in the area: Pacific St, Rocklin Rd, Granite Dr, Sunset Blvd, Sierra College Blvd, Argonaut Ave, Midas Ave and Taylor Rd.
Drive times are our estimates from speed limits, with time added for lights and stops. They aren't DMV figures.
The parking lot and the first junction are the only parts of the route you can be sure of. The office is on South Grove.
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.
0.2 mi along Levison Way to Autumn Crossing Lane.
400 ft along Levison Way to Rocklin Road.
What you'll be dealing with near the office, counted from map data within 2 miles.
Most are on Sierra College Blvd and Rocklin Rd.
Argonaut Ave has 3 of them.
The limit near a school drops to 25 mph when children are around.
Check the arrows before every turn, and start from the correct side of the road.
Look both ways, never stop on the tracks, and wait if there isn't room on the other side.
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.
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 Rocklin DMV.
Score sheet sections from California DMV form DL 32. Places from OpenStreetMap.
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.
On Stage 2.
Heading west, use the left-turn lane for left turns and either straight-ahead lane to go through.
On Stage 3.
Heading west, there's no separate right-turn lane, so turn right from the right-hand lane.
On Stage 3.
Heading south, the far-right lane is for turning right only.
On Stage 3.
Two lanes turn left heading southwest. 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.
Recorded causes of the 1,087 crashes on local roads within 2 miles of the office from 2021 to 2025, leaving out freeways. Too fast for conditions and unsafe turn or lane change top the list.
Share of the 1,024 crashes where a cause was recorded. Other causes made up the remaining 9%. About 28% of these crashes happened after dark. Source: California Crash Reporting System, California Highway Patrol, via data.ca.gov.
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.
49 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. Running a red light was the recorded cause in 10.
46 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 26.
38 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. Running a red light was the recorded cause in 6.
37 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 13.
34 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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Once you're confident on these loops, the Driving Test Routes app has 7 routes recorded from real tests at Rocklin DMV, with turn-by-turn voice directions on your phone.
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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 Pacific St, Rocklin Rd, Granite Dr. Routes recorded from real Rocklin tests are in the Driving Test Routes app.
No. Our practice routes are loops we planned from Rocklin's street data to cover the skills on the test. They're for practice, not a copy of the DMV's routes.
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.
Within 2 miles of the office, 12 miles of streets are one-way; there are 7 railroad crossings within 2 miles; Rocklin Road is up to 5 lanes wide.
Stanford Ranch Rd and Sunset Blvd (49), Sierra College Blvd and Schriber Way (46), Pacific St and Sunset Blvd (38), counting crashes from 2021 to 2025.
Book online through the California DMV appointments page, choosing Rocklin as your office. Book on the DMV website.
| 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 Rocklin page before you go.