Canyon del Rey Blvd and Del Monte Blvd
On Stages 2 and 3.
Heading northwest on Canyon del Rey Blvd
Left, left, straight, straight, right
Two lanes turn left heading northwest. Start and finish the turn in the same lane.
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California DMV
Seaside DMVDriving Test Practice Routes
1180 Canyon Del Rey Blvd, Seaside, CA 93955
Within two miles of Seaside DMV there are 40 sets of traffic lights and 6 all-way stops. About 16 miles of streets are one-way. The office is on Canyon del Rey Boulevard, up to 5 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.
Seaside road test practice routes
Practice loops that start and finish at the DMV, each built from Seaside'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: Quieter streets
The quietest streets near the office, around Hilby Ave. This area is busy, so even this loop meets some traffic lights.
- Length
- 3.4 mi
- Approx. time
- 12 min
- Turns
- 12
- 3 sets of lights
- 6 stop signs
- 2.5 miles of residential streets
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Turn-by-turn directions (14 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head southeast on Canyon del Rey Boulevard. 100 ft
- Turn left onto Hilby Avenue. 0.3 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- Turn left onto Virginia Street. 0.2 mi
- At the stop sign, turn right onto Trinity Avenue. 0.2 mi
- Turn left onto Terrace Street. 0.2 mi
- At the stop sign, turn right onto Amador Avenue. 0.1 mi
- At the stop sign, turn left onto San Lucas Street. 0.4 mi
- At the stop sign, continue onto Baker Street. 350 ft
- Turn right onto Phoenix Avenue. 0.1 mi
- Turn right onto Noche Buena Street. 0.9 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- Turn right onto Rousch Avenue. 0.3 mi
- At the stop sign, turn right onto Shafer Street. 500 ft
- At the stop sign, turn left onto Hilby Avenue. 0.6 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- Turn right onto Canyon del Rey Boulevard and return to the DMV. 100 ft
Stage 2: Stop signs and lights
Along Del Monte Blvd and Broadway Ave, with 13 sets of lights.
- Length
- 4.9 mi
- Approx. time
- 15 min
- Turns
- 10
- 13 sets of lights, with 2 left turns and 2 right turns at them
- 4 stop signs
- Not covered: multi-lane roads
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Turn-by-turn directions (11 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head northwest on Canyon del Rey Boulevard. 0.4 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- At the lights, turn right onto Del Monte Boulevard. 1.3 mi Straight through 5 sets of lights.
- Turn right onto Fremont Boulevard. 0.1 mi
- At the lights, turn left onto Ord Grove Avenue. 0.7 mi
- At the stop sign, turn right onto Yosemite Street. 0.2 mi
- At the stop sign, turn left onto La Salle Avenue. 50 ft
- At the stop sign, turn right onto Yosemite Street. 0.6 mi
- At the stop sign, turn right onto Broadway Avenue. 0.9 mi Straight through 2 sets of lights.
- At the lights, turn left onto Fremont Boulevard. 0.5 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- At the lights, turn right onto Hilby Avenue. 0.3 mi
- Turn right onto Canyon del Rey Boulevard and return to the DMV. 100 ft
Stage 3: Test-ready loop
Everything together over about 7 miles, including Del Monte Ave and Hilby Ave.
- Length
- 7.1 mi
- Approx. time
- 20 min
- Turns
- 14
- 12 sets of lights, with 1 left turn and 3 right turns at them
- 6 stop signs
- Multi-lane driving on Del Monte Ave
- 0.8 miles of residential streets
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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 (19 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head southeast on Canyon del Rey Boulevard. 100 ft
- Turn left onto Hilby Avenue. 1.3 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- At the stop sign, turn left onto Yosemite Street. 0.9 mi
- At the stop sign, turn left onto San Pablo Avenue. 0.8 mi
- At the stop sign, turn left onto Fremont Boulevard. 0.4 mi Straight through 2 sets of lights.
- At the lights, turn right onto Broadway Avenue. 0.4 mi
- Turn left onto Contra Costa Street. 300 ft
- At the stop sign, turn right onto Palm Avenue. 500 ft
- Turn left onto Del Monte Boulevard. 0.4 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- Continue onto Del Monte Avenue. 0.9 mi Straight through 2 sets of lights.
- At the lights, turn left onto Cunningham Road. 450 ft
- Turn left onto Lake Drive. 0.1 mi
- Continue onto Garden Drive. 0.2 mi
- Turn left onto Garden Avenue. 150 ft
- At the stop sign, continue onto Encina Avenue. 0.1 mi
- At the stop sign, turn left onto Casa Verde Way. 0.2 mi
- At the lights, turn right onto Del Monte Avenue. 0.5 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- Continue onto Del Monte Boulevard. 0.2 mi
- At the lights, turn right onto Canyon del Rey Boulevard and return to the DMV. 0.4 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
Where the Seaside 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
- 35sets of traffic lights
- 4all-way stops
- 12schools
Main roads in the area: Fremont Blvd, Canyon del Rey Blvd, Del Monte Ave, Monterey Salinas Hwy, Del Monte Blvd, General Jim Moore Blvd, Broadway Ave and North Fremont 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 Seaside DMV
The parking lot and the first junction are the only parts of the route you can be sure of. The office is on Canyon Del Rey Blvd.
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
Southeast to Hilby Ave
100 ft along Canyon del Rey Blvd to Hilby Avenue.
2
North to Sonoma Ave
0.3 mi along Canyon del Rey Blvd to Sonoma Avenue, where there are lights.
The roads around Seaside DMV
What you'll be dealing with near the office, counted from map data within 2 miles.
40
Sets of traffic lights
Most are on Fremont Blvd and Del Monte Blvd.
6
All-way stops
Stop fully behind the limit line, then go in the order you arrived.
14
Schools
The limit near a school drops to 25 mph when children are around.
16 mi
One-way streets
Check the arrows before every turn, and start from the correct side of the road.
7
Roundabouts
Give way to traffic already in the roundabout and signal as you leave.
6 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 Seaside 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
Del Monte Blvd: 5 sets of lights in 1.3 mi - Stage 2
Left turn at lights
From Fremont Blvd onto Ord Grove Ave - Stage 3
Left turn without lights
From Canyon del Rey Blvd onto Hilby Ave, giving way to oncoming traffic - Stage 2
Right turn at lights
From Canyon del Rey Blvd onto Del Monte Blvd - Stage 1
Residential streets
Noche Buena St 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 English Ave
Score sheet sections from California DMV form DL 32. Places from OpenStreetMap.
Which lane do I need near Seaside 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.
Lane layouts from OpenStreetMap. Road markings can change, so always follow the arrows painted on the road.
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Seaside driving test questions
Where does the Seaside 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 Fremont Blvd, Canyon del Rey Blvd, Del Monte Ave. Routes recorded from real Seaside tests are in the Driving Test Routes app.
Are these the real Seaside test routes?
No. Our practice routes are loops we planned from Seaside'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 Seaside's roads tricky for learners?
Within 2 miles of the office, 16 miles of streets are one-way; Canyon del Rey Boulevard is up to 5 lanes wide.
How do I book a drive test at Seaside DMV?
Book online through the California DMV appointments page, choosing Seaside as your office. Book on the DMV website.
Seaside 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 Seaside page before you go.
Nearby offices
- Salinas DMV13.2 mi
- Watsonville DMV22.9 mi
- Capitola DMV26.3 mi
Services at Seaside 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
- Self-service kiosks
- Driver and vehicle records