Dutton Ave and Hearn Ave
On Stage 2.
Heading west on Hearn Ave
Straight, right
Heading west, the far-right lane is for turning right only.
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Santa Rosa DMVDriving Test Practice Routes
2570 Corby Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95407
Within two miles of Santa Rosa DMV there are 78 sets of traffic lights, 17 all-way stops and 11 railroad crossings. About 5 miles of streets are one-way. Hearn Avenue runs close to the office, up to 4 lanes wide in places and signed at 30 mph.
Start with the practice routes just below, then see how far a test can reach and how you'll leave the office.
Santa Rosa road test practice routes
Practice loops that start and finish at the DMV, each built from Santa Rosa'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.
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Stage 1: Quiet streets
Mostly residential streets around West Ave and Corby Ave, with few traffic lights. Start here for your first few drives.
- Length
- 3 mi
- Approx. time
- 10 min
- Turns
- 10
- 1 set of lights
- 3 all-way stops
- 2.0 miles of residential streets
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Turn-by-turn directions (12 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head north on Corby Avenue. 0.4 mi
- At the all-way stop, turn left onto Baker Avenue. 0.2 mi
- Turn right onto Beachwood Drive. 0.4 mi
- Turn left onto Barham Avenue. 100 ft
- Continue onto West Barham Avenue. 0.2 mi
- At the all-way stop, turn left onto Dutton Avenue. 0.1 mi
- Turn right onto South Avenue. 0.2 mi
- At the all-way stop, turn left onto West Avenue. 0.6 mi
- Turn left onto Hearn Avenue. 0.4 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- Turn left onto Whitewood Drive. 0.2 mi
- Turn right onto Cottonwood Drive. 0.2 mi
- Turn right onto Corby Avenue and return to the DMV. 0.1 mi
Stage 2: Stop signs and lights
Along Hearn Ave and Stony Point Rd, with 9 sets of lights and 1 all-way stops.
- Length
- 4.5 mi
- Approx. time
- 15 min
- Turns
- 12
- 9 sets of lights, with 2 left turns and 2 right turns at them
- 1 all-way stop
- 2 stop signs
- 1.2 miles of residential streets
- Not covered: multi-lane roads
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Turn-by-turn directions (13 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head south on Corby Avenue. 250 ft
- At the lights, turn right onto Hearn Avenue. 0.3 mi
- At the lights, turn right onto Dutton Avenue. 0.7 mi
- Turn left onto South Avenue. 0.2 mi
- At the all-way stop, turn right onto West Avenue. 350 ft
- Turn left onto Delport Avenue. 0.2 mi
- At the stop sign, turn right onto McMinn Avenue. 0.2 mi
- Turn left onto Hughes Avenue. 0.2 mi
- Turn right onto Burbank Avenue. 450 ft
- Turn left onto Rose Avenue. 0.3 mi
- At the stop sign, turn left onto Stony Point Road. 0.9 mi Straight through 3 sets of lights.
- At the lights, turn left onto Hearn Avenue. 1.3 mi Straight through 2 sets of lights.
- At the lights, turn left onto Corby Avenue and return to the DMV. 300 ft
Stage 3: Test-ready loop
Everything together over about 6 miles, including Corby Ave and Santa Rosa Ave.
- Length
- 5.7 mi
- Approx. time
- 20 min
- Turns
- 19
- 11 sets of lights, with 6 left turns and 2 right turns at them
- 8 all-way stops
- Multi-lane driving on Santa Rosa Ave
- 1.9 miles of residential streets
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Turn-by-turn directions (23 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head north on Corby Avenue. 0.4 mi
- At the all-way stop, turn right onto Baker Avenue. 250 ft
- At the lights, turn left onto Baker Avenue Overcrossing. 0.2 mi
- At the lights, turn left onto Santa Rosa Avenue. 0.6 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- At the lights, turn left onto South A Street. 0.5 mi
- At the all-way stop, continue onto A Street. 0.3 mi Straight through 3 all-way stops.
- Turn left onto 5th Street. 0.1 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- Turn left onto Davis Street. 0.1 mi Straight through 1 all-way stop.
- Turn right onto 3rd Street. 400 ft
- Turn left onto Wilson Street. 200 ft
- Continue onto Railroad Street. 0.1 mi
- Continue onto Olive Street. 0.6 mi Straight through 1 all-way stop.
- Turn right onto Barham Avenue. 300 ft
- Turn left onto Corby Avenue. 0.4 mi
- At the all-way stop, turn left onto Baker Avenue. 250 ft
- At the lights, turn left onto Baker Avenue Overcrossing. 0.2 mi
- At the lights, turn left onto Santa Rosa Avenue. 0.1 mi
- Turn right onto Flower Avenue. 0.3 mi
- Turn right onto Petaluma Hill Road. 0.6 mi
- Turn right onto Kawana Springs Road. 0.5 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- At the lights, turn left onto Santa Rosa Avenue. 450 ft
- At the lights, turn right onto Hearn Avenue. 0.2 mi
- At the lights, turn right onto Corby Avenue and return to the DMV. 250 ft
Where the Santa Rosa 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
- 32sets of traffic lights
- 14all-way stops
- 12schools
Main roads in the area: Santa Rosa Ave, Petaluma Hill Rd, Corby Ave, Hearn Ave, Stony Point Rd, Bellevue Ave, Dutton Ave and Kawana Springs 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 Santa Rosa DMV
The parking lot and the first junction are the only parts of the route you can be sure of. The office is on Corby Ave.
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
North to Baker Ave
0.4 mi along Corby Ave to Baker Avenue, an all-way stop.
2
South to Hearn Ave
250 ft along Corby Ave to Hearn Avenue, where there are lights.
The roads around Santa Rosa DMV
What you'll be dealing with near the office, counted from map data within 2 miles.
78
Sets of traffic lights
Most are on Santa Rosa Ave and Stony Point Rd.
17
All-way stops
A St has 4 of them.
16
Schools
The limit near a school drops to 25 mph when children are around.
5 mi
One-way streets
Check the arrows before every turn, and start from the correct side of the road.
11
Railroad crossings
Look both ways, never stop on the tracks, and wait if there isn't room on the other side.
1
Roundabout
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.
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 Santa Rosa 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
A St, 4 in a row - Stage 2
Lights you drive straight through
Stony Point Rd: 3 sets of lights in 0.9 mi - Stage 2
Left turn at lights
From Stony Point Rd onto Hearn Ave - Stage 2
Left turn without lights
From Dutton Ave onto South Ave, giving way to oncoming traffic - Stage 2
Right turn at lights
From Corby Ave onto Hearn Ave - Stage 3
Lane changes
Santa Rosa Ave, a multi-lane road - Stage 1
Residential streets
West Ave 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 Corby Ave
Score sheet sections from California DMV form DL 32. Places from OpenStreetMap.
Which lane do I need near Santa Rosa 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.
Hearn Ave and Stony Point Rd
On Stage 2.
Heading north on Stony Point Rd
Left, straight, right
Heading north, the far-right lane is for turning right only.
Baker Ave and Baker Ave Overcrossing
On Stage 3.
Heading east on Baker Ave
Left, left, right
Heading south on Baker Ave Overcrossing
Straight, straight, right
Two lanes turn left heading east. Start and finish the turn in the same lane.
Baker Ave Overcrossing and Santa Rosa Ave
On Stage 3.
Heading east on Baker Ave Overcrossing
Left, left or straight, right, right
Heading south on Santa Rosa Ave
Left, straight, straight, straight
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 Santa Rosa's roads
Recorded causes of the 600 crashes on local roads within 2 miles of the office from 2021 to 2025, leaving out freeways. Unsafe turn or lane change and impaired driving top the list.
Share of the 574 crashes where a cause was recorded. Other causes made up the remaining 8%. About 37% of these crashes happened after dark. Source: California Crash Reporting System, California Highway Patrol, via data.ca.gov.
Santa Rosa 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.
Todd Rd and Moorland Ave
17 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.
Santa Rosa Ave and Bucks Rd
11 crashes from 2021 to 2025
Many were sideswipes. Check your mirror and blind spot before changing lanes, and pick your lane early.
Santa Rosa Ave and Todd Rd
10 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.
South Moorland Ave and Todd Rd
9 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.
Todd Rd and Ghillotti Rd
8 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.
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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Santa Rosa driving test questions
Where does the Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa Ave, Petaluma Hill Rd, Corby Ave. Routes recorded from real Santa Rosa tests are in the Driving Test Routes app.
Are these the real Santa Rosa test routes?
No. Our practice routes are loops we planned from Santa Rosa'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 Santa Rosa's roads tricky for learners?
Within 2 miles of the office, 5 miles of streets are one-way; there are 11 railroad crossings within 2 miles; Hearn Avenue is up to 4 lanes wide.
Which junctions near Santa Rosa DMV have the most crashes?
Todd Rd and Moorland Ave (17), Santa Rosa Ave and Bucks Rd (11), Santa Rosa Ave and Todd Rd (10), counting crashes from 2021 to 2025.
How do I book a drive test at Santa Rosa DMV?
Book online through the California DMV appointments page, choosing Santa Rosa as your office. Book on the DMV website.
Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa page before you go.
Nearby offices
- Petaluma DMV11.6 mi
- Novato DMV22.5 mi
- Napa DMV26.4 mi
Services at Santa Rosa 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
- Self-service kiosks
- Driver and vehicle records