East Miner Ave and North Airport Way
On Stage 2.
Heading west on East Miner Ave
Left, straight, straight, right
Heading east on East Miner Ave
Left, straight, straight
Heading west, the far-right lane is for turning right only.
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Stockton DMVDriving Test Practice Routes
55 South Lincoln Street, Stockton, CA 95203
Within two miles of Stockton DMV there are 108 sets of traffic lights, 5 all-way stops and 55 railroad crossings. About 14 miles of streets are one-way. South Madison Street runs close to the office.
Start with the practice routes just below, then see how far a test can reach and how you'll leave the office.
Stockton road test practice routes
Practice loops that start and finish at the DMV, each built from Stockton'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
Mostly residential streets around South Lincoln St and South Sutter St, with no traffic lights. Start here for your first few drives.
- Length
- 2.7 mi
- Approx. time
- 8 min
- Turns
- 8
- Multi-lane driving on West Lafayette St
- 1.8 miles of residential streets
- Not covered: traffic lights
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Turn-by-turn directions (11 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head south on South Lincoln Street. 0.1 mi
- Turn left onto West Lafayette Street. 0.2 mi
- Turn right onto South Madison Street. 250 ft
- Turn left onto West Sonora Street. 0.1 mi
- Continue onto East Sonora Street. 0.3 mi
- Turn right onto South Sutter Street. 0.5 mi
- Turn right onto East Jefferson Street. 0.3 mi
- Continue onto West Jefferson Street. 400 ft
- Turn right onto South Commerce Street. 0.3 mi
- Turn left onto West Scotts Avenue. 0.3 mi
- Turn right onto South Lincoln Street and return to the DMV. 0.4 mi
Stage 2: Traffic lights
Along East Miner Ave and East Washington St, with 12 sets of lights.
- Length
- 3.6 mi
- Approx. time
- 13 min
- Turns
- 10
- 12 sets of lights, with 3 left turns and 1 right turn at them
- Multi-lane driving on West Washington St
- Junction E below, among the busiest for crashes
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Turn-by-turn directions (15 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head north on South Lincoln Street. 350 ft
- Continue onto North Lincoln Street. 400 ft
- Turn right onto West Weber Avenue. 0.3 mi
- Continue onto East Weber Avenue. 0.3 mi Straight through 2 sets of lights.
- At the lights, turn left onto North San Joaquin Street. 0.2 mi
- Continue onto North San Joaquin Street. 0.1 mi
- Turn right onto East Fremont Street. 0.1 mi
- Turn right onto North California Street. 0.1 mi
- At the lights, turn left onto East Miner Avenue. 0.6 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- At the lights, turn right onto North Airport Way. 0.2 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- Turn right onto East Main Street. 0.4 mi
- At the lights, turn left onto South Stanislaus Street. 0.1 mi
- Turn right onto East Washington Street. 0.5 mi Straight through 3 sets of lights.
- At the lights, continue onto West Washington Street. 0.4 mi
- Turn right onto South Lincoln Street and return to the DMV. 400 ft
Stage 3: Test-ready loop
Everything together over about 6 miles, including South El Dorado St and Church St.
- Length
- 6 mi
- Approx. time
- 20 min
- Turns
- 15
- 15 sets of lights, with 2 left turns and 1 right turn at them
- Multi-lane driving on West Charter Way
- 1.5 miles of residential streets
- Junction E below, among the busiest for crashes
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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 (20 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head south on South Lincoln Street. 0.3 mi
- Turn right onto Church Street. 0.6 mi
- Turn right onto Garfield Avenue. 150 ft
- Turn left onto Church Street. 0.3 mi
- Turn left onto South Fresno Avenue. 0.3 mi
- At the lights, turn left onto Navy Drive. 0.7 mi
- Turn right onto South Stockton Street. 400 ft
- At the lights, turn left onto West Charter Way. 0.3 mi Straight through 2 sets of lights.
- At the lights, turn right onto South Lincoln Street. 0.4 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- Turn left onto West 4th Street. 0.4 mi
- Turn left onto East 4th Street. 50 ft
- Turn left onto Old U.S. Route 99W. 0.4 mi
- At the lights, continue onto South El Dorado Street. 1.0 mi Straight through 3 sets of lights.
- Continue onto North El Dorado Street. 0.3 mi Straight through 2 sets of lights.
- Turn right onto East Lindsay Street. 400 ft
- Turn right onto North Hunter Street. 0.2 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- Turn right onto East Weber Avenue. 0.1 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- At the lights, continue onto West Weber Avenue. 0.4 mi
- Turn left onto North Lincoln Street. 400 ft
- Continue onto South Lincoln Street and return to the DMV. 350 ft
Where the Stockton 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
- 91sets of traffic lights
- 16schools
Main roads in the area: Old U.S. Route 99W, West Charter Way, East Weber Ave, West Washington St, East Miner Ave, South Lincoln St, South Airport Way and West 8th 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 Stockton DMV
The parking lot and the first junction are the only parts of the route you can be sure of. The office is on South Lincoln Street.
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
South to West Washington St
400 ft along South Lincoln St to West Washington Street.
2
North to North Lincoln St
350 ft along South Lincoln St to North Lincoln Street.
The roads around Stockton DMV
What you'll be dealing with near the office, counted from map data within 2 miles.
108
Sets of traffic lights
Most are on North California St and West Charter Way.
5
All-way stops
West Monterey Ave has 4 of them.
23
Schools
The limit near a school drops to 25 mph when children are around.
14 mi
One-way streets
Check the arrows before every turn, and start from the correct side of the road.
55
Railroad crossings
Look both ways, never stop on the tracks, and wait if there isn't room on the other side.
3
Roundabouts
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 Stockton 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 Washington St: 3 sets of lights in 0.5 mi - Stage 2
Left turn at lights
From East Weber Ave onto North San Joaquin St - Stage 3
Left turn without lights
From Garfield Ave onto Church St, giving way to oncoming traffic - Stage 2
Right turn at lights
From East Miner Ave onto North Airport Way - Stage 1
Lane changes
South Lincoln St, a multi-lane road - Stage 1
Residential streets
South Sutter 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 South Lincoln St
Score sheet sections from California DMV form DL 32. Places from OpenStreetMap.
Which lane do I need near Stockton 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.
East Washington St and South Center St
On Stage 2.
Heading west on East Washington St
Left, left or straight, straight, straight, straight
Heading south on South Center St
Straight, straight, right or straight, right
Two lanes turn left heading west. Start and finish the turn in the same lane.
Navy Dr and South Fresno Ave
On Stage 3.
Heading south on South Fresno Ave
Left, straight
Heading south, there's no separate right-turn lane, so turn right from the right-hand lane.
South Stockton St and West Charter Way
On Stage 3.
Heading east on West Charter Way
Left, straight, straight
Heading southwest on West Charter Way
Left, straight, straight
Heading east, 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 Stockton's roads
Recorded causes of the 8,230 crashes on local roads within 2 miles of the office from 2021 to 2025, leaving out freeways. Too fast for conditions and stop sign violation top the list.
Share of the 8,142 crashes where a cause was recorded. Other causes made up the remaining 8%. About 32% of these crashes happened after dark. Source: California Crash Reporting System, California Highway Patrol, via data.ca.gov.
Stockton 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.
Old U.S. Route 99E and Old U.S. Route 99W
78 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 14.
West Ln and East Harding Way
75 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 15.
East Charter Way and West Charter Way
58 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 20.
Old U.S. Route 99W and California St
54 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 16.
East Washington St and South El Dorado St
53 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 14.
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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Stockton driving test questions
Where does the Stockton 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 Old U.S. Route 99W, West Charter Way, East Weber Ave. Routes recorded from real Stockton tests are in the Driving Test Routes app.
Are these the real Stockton test routes?
No. Our practice routes are loops we planned from Stockton'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 Stockton's roads tricky for learners?
Within 2 miles of the office, 14 miles of streets are one-way; there are 55 railroad crossings within 2 miles; there are 108 sets of traffic lights within 2 miles.
Which junctions near Stockton DMV have the most crashes?
Old U.S. Route 99E and Old U.S. Route 99W (78), West Ln and East Harding Way (75), East Charter Way and West Charter Way (58), counting crashes from 2021 to 2025.
How do I book a drive test at Stockton DMV?
Book online through the California DMV appointments page, choosing Stockton as your office. Book on the DMV website.
Stockton 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 Stockton page before you go.
Nearby offices
- Manteca DMV11 mi
- Lodi DMV11.9 mi
- Tracy DMV16 mi
Services at Stockton 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