Susanville DMVDriving Test Practice Routes
2615 Main Street, Susanville, CA 96130
Within two miles of Susanville DMV there are 11 sets of traffic lights. The office is on Main Street, up to 5 lanes wide in places and signed at 40 mph.
Start with the practice routes just below, then see how far a test can reach and how you'll leave the office.
Susanville road test practice routes
Practice loops that start and finish at the DMV, each built from Susanville'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.
Stage 1: Quiet streets
Mostly residential streets around River St and North Fairfield Ave, with no traffic lights. Start here for your first few drives.
- Length
- 2.7 mi
- Approx. time
- 9 min
- Turns
- 11
- 2.4 miles of residential streets
- Not covered: traffic lights
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Turn-by-turn directions (16 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head northwest on Main Street. 100 ft
- Turn left onto River Street. 0.1 mi
- Turn right onto Riverside Drive. 0.2 mi
- Continue onto River Street. 0.3 mi
- Continue onto South McDow Street. 300 ft
- Continue onto North McDow Street. 300 ft
- Turn left onto 1st Street. 350 ft
- Turn right onto Hall Street. 0.4 mi
- Turn right onto Pilcher Street. 0.3 mi
- Turn left onto North Fairfield Avenue. 0.5 mi
- Turn left onto 2nd Street. 350 ft
- Turn right onto North Mesa Street. 0.1 mi
- Continue onto South Mesa Street. 0.2 mi
- Turn left onto Riverside Drive. 0.1 mi
- Turn left onto River Street. 0.1 mi
- Turn right onto Main Street and return to the DMV. 100 ft
Stage 2: Traffic lights
Along Main St and Riverside Dr, with 6 sets of lights.
- Length
- 3.2 mi
- Approx. time
- 11 min
- Turns
- 10
- 6 sets of lights, with 2 left turns at them
- Multi-lane driving on Main 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.
Turn-by-turn directions (12 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head northwest on Main Street. 0.7 mi Straight through 2 sets of lights.
- At the lights, turn left onto Alexander Avenue. 0.1 mi
- Turn right onto Cornell Street. 0.1 mi
- Turn right onto Foss Street. 500 ft
- At the lights, turn left onto Main Street. 0.4 mi Straight through 2 sets of lights.
- Turn left onto South Gay Street. 400 ft
- Turn left onto Cottage Street. 0.1 mi
- Turn right onto South Weatherlow Street. 450 ft
- Continue onto Richmond Road. 200 ft
- Turn left onto Riverside Drive. 1.1 mi
- Turn left onto South Laurel Street. 0.2 mi
- Turn right onto Main Street and return to the DMV. 500 ft
Stage 3: Test-ready loop
Everything together over about 8 miles, including Skyline Rd and Johnstonville Rd.
- Length
- 8 mi
- Approx. time
- 19 min
- Turns
- 12
- 5 sets of lights, with 1 left turn and 1 right turn at them
- 2 stop signs
- Multi-lane driving on Main St
- 1.5 miles of residential streets
Send it to your phoneScan to open this route in Google Maps, or open it here.
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 (13 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head southeast on Main Street. 0.3 mi
- At the lights, turn left onto Fairgrounds Road. 200 ft
- Turn right onto Johnstonville Road. 1.1 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- Turn right onto Commercial Road. 0.2 mi
- Turn left onto McGowan Lane. 0.5 mi
- Turn left onto Big Sky Boulevard. 0.3 mi
- Turn left onto Johnstonville Road. 0.7 mi
- At the lights, turn right onto Skyline Road. 3.0 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- Turn left onto Paul Bunyan Road. 0.9 mi
- At the stop sign, turn right onto Ash Street. 0.4 mi
- Turn left onto 1st Street. 450 ft
- At the stop sign, turn right onto Hall Street. 300 ft
- Turn left onto Main Street and return to the DMV. 0.5 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
Where the Susanville 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.
Within a 6-minute drive
- 10sets of traffic lights
- 4schools
Main roads in the area: Skyline Rd, Main St, Johnstonville Rd, Riverside Dr, Paul Bunyan Rd, Richmond Rd, Hillcrest Rd and Alexander 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 Susanville DMV
The parking lot and the first junction are the only parts of the route you can be sure of. The office is on Main Street.
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.
Northwest to South Laurel St
500 ft along Main St to South Laurel Street.
Southeast to Russell Ave
350 ft along Main St to Russell Avenue.
The roads around Susanville DMV
What you'll be dealing with near the office, counted from map data within 2 miles.
Sets of traffic lights
Most are on Main St and Skyline Rd.
Schools
The limit near a school drops to 25 mph when children are around.
Railroad crossing
Look both ways, never stop on the tracks, and wait if there isn't room on the other side.
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 Susanville 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
Main St: 2 sets of lights in 0.7 mi - Stage 2
Left turn at lights
From Main St onto Alexander Ave - Stage 2
Left turn without lights
From Main St onto South Gay St, giving way to oncoming traffic - Stage 3
Right turn at lights
From Johnstonville Rd onto Skyline Rd - Stage 2
Lane changes
Main St, a multi-lane road - Stage 1
Residential streets
North Fairfield Ave and the streets around it
Score sheet sections from California DMV form DL 32. Places from OpenStreetMap.
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See routes from real Susanville tests
Once you're confident on these loops, the Driving Test Routes app has routes recorded from real tests at Susanville DMV, with turn-by-turn voice directions on your phone.
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Susanville driving test questions
Where does the Susanville 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 Skyline Rd, Main St, Johnstonville Rd. Routes recorded from real Susanville tests are in the Driving Test Routes app.
Are these the real Susanville test routes?
No. Our practice routes are loops we planned from Susanville'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 Susanville's roads tricky for learners?
Within 2 miles of the office, Main Street is up to 5 lanes wide.
How do I book a drive test at Susanville DMV?
Book online through the California DMV appointments page, choosing Susanville as your office. Book on the DMV website.
Susanville DMV office information
Opening hours
| Monday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours can change on holidays. Check the DMV's Susanville page before you go.
Nearby offices
- Quincy DMV35.9 mi
- Fall River Mills DMV58.9 mi
- Alturas DMV74.8 mi
Services at Susanville 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
- Driver and vehicle records