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Tracy DMVDriving Test Practice Routes

2785 Auto Plaza Drive, Tracy, CA 95304

Within two miles of Tracy DMV there are 33 sets of traffic lights and 4 railroad crossings. About 12 miles of streets are one-way. Pavillion Parkway 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.

Tracy road test practice routes

Practice loops that start and finish at the DMV, each built from Tracy'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 of the practice loops around Tracy DMVABCDEWest Grant Line RdCorral Hollow RdNorth Tracy BlvdWest 11th StByron RdNaglee RdSouth Lammers RdPavillion PkwyWest Lowell AveWest Larch RdLincoln BlvdWest Clover RdAuto Plaza DrEaton AveDMV
Practice loopLightsAll-way stopStop signACrash hotspot
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Stage 1: Quieter streets

The quietest streets near the office, around Auto Plaza Dr. This area is busy, so even this loop meets some traffic lights.

Length
1.4 mi
Approx. time
5 min
Turns
7
  • 4 sets of lights, with 3 right turns at them
  • Multi-lane driving on Naglee Rd
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Turn-by-turn directions (8 steps)
  1. Leave the DMV and head east on Auto Plaza Drive. 0.2 mi
  2. Turn right onto Auto Plaza Way. 0.1 mi
  3. Turn left onto Robertson Drive. 400 ft
  4. At the lights, turn right onto Naglee Road. 0.3 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
  5. At the lights, turn right onto Pavillion Parkway. 0.2 mi
  6. At the lights, turn right onto Robertson Drive. 0.1 mi
  7. Turn left onto Auto Plaza Way. 0.1 mi
  8. Turn left onto Auto Plaza Drive and return to the DMV. 0.2 mi

Where the Tracy 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.

West Grant Line RdNorth Tracy BlvdCorral Hollow RdByron RdNaglee RdSouth Lammers RdPavillion PkwyBethany RdDMV
Under 2 min2 to 4 min4 to 6 min
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Within a 6-minute drive

  • 18sets of traffic lights
  • 1schools

Main roads in the area: West Grant Line Rd, Corral Hollow Rd, Naglee Rd, South Lammers Rd, West Larch Rd, Bethany Rd, North Tracy Blvd and Pavillion Pkwy.

Drive times are our estimates from speed limits, with time added for lights and stops. They aren't DMV figures.

Leaving and returning to Tracy DMV

The parking lot and the first junction are the only parts of the route you can be sure of. The office is on Auto Plaza Drive.

1Naglee RdPavillion PkwyAuto Plaza DrRobertson DrDMV
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
P

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

East to Naglee Rd

0.3 mi along Auto Plaza Dr to Naglee Road.

The roads around Tracy DMV

What you'll be dealing with near the office, counted from map data within 2 miles.

33

Sets of traffic lights

Most are on West Grant Line Rd and Corral Hollow Rd.

8

Schools

The limit near a school drops to 25 mph when children are around.

12 mi

One-way streets

Check the arrows before every turn, and start from the correct side of the road.

4

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.

14 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 Tracy DMV.

  • Parking lot driving

    The DMV lot itself, at the start and end of every test
    Every loop
  • Lights you drive straight through

    West Grant Line Rd: 9 sets of lights in 2.2 mi
    Stage 3
  • Left turn at lights

    From Corral Hollow Rd onto West Grant Line Rd
    Stage 2
  • Left turn without lights

    From Auto Plaza Dr onto Naglee Rd, giving way to oncoming traffic
    Stage 2
  • Right turn at lights

    From West Grant Line Rd onto South Lammers Rd
    Stage 2
  • Residential streets

    Auto Plaza Way and the streets around it
    Stage 1
  • Freeway merging

    Only scored on supplemental (referral) tests. For practice, the nearest on-ramp is on Naglee Rd
    Not on a loop

Score sheet sections from California DMV form DL 32. Places from OpenStreetMap.

Which lane do I need near Tracy 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.

Naglee Rd and Robertson Dr

On Stage 1.

Heading south on Naglee Rd
Left, straight, straight, straight

Heading south, there's no separate right-turn lane, so turn right from the right-hand lane.

Naglee Rd and Pavillion Pkwy

On Stages 1 and 3.

Heading east on Naglee Rd
Left, left, straight, straight, right
Heading southeast on Pavillion Pkwy
Left, straight, right

Two lanes turn left heading east. Start and finish the turn in the same lane.

Pavillion Pkwy and Robertson Dr

On Stages 1 and 3.

Heading northwest on Pavillion Pkwy
Left, straight, straight

Heading northwest, there's no separate right-turn lane, so turn right from the right-hand lane.

Corral Hollow Rd and West Grant Line Rd

On Stage 2.

Heading east on West Grant Line Rd
Left, straight, straight, straight
Heading west on West Grant Line Rd
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 Tracy's roads

Recorded causes of the 871 crashes on local roads within 2 miles of the office from 2021 to 2025, leaving out freeways. Unsafe turn or lane change and too fast for conditions top the list.

Unsafe turn or lane change
32%
Too fast for conditions
22%
Running a red light
8%
Impaired driving
8%
Not yielding
7%
Stop sign violation
6%
Unsafe reversing or pulling out
5%
Following too closely
5%

Share of the 836 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.

Tracy 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.

A

West Grant Line Rd and Naglee Rd

31 crashes from 2021 to 2025

0.6 mi from the office. On Stage 2 and 3. 10 people were hurt.

Most were rear-end crashes. Leave a bigger gap than you think you need, and brake early and smoothly when the lights change.

B

Corral Hollow Rd and West 11th St

31 crashes from 2021 to 2025

1.8 mi from the office. 14 people were hurt.

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.

C

Corral Hollow Rd and West Grant Line Rd

28 crashes from 2021 to 2025

1.0 mi from the office. On Stage 2 and 3. 7 people were hurt.

Most were rear-end crashes. Leave a bigger gap than you think you need, and brake early and smoothly when the lights change.

D

North Tracy Blvd and West Grant Line Rd

27 crashes from 2021 to 2025

1.9 mi from the office. 7 people were hurt.

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 4.

E

West Grant Line Rd and South Lammers Rd

23 crashes from 2021 to 2025

0.8 mi from the office. On Stage 2 and 3. 11 people were hurt.

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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See routes from real Tracy tests

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Tracy driving test questions

Where does the Tracy 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 West Grant Line Rd, Corral Hollow Rd, Naglee Rd. Routes recorded from real Tracy tests are in the Driving Test Routes app.

Are these the real Tracy test routes?

No. Our practice routes are loops we planned from Tracy'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 Tracy's roads tricky for learners?

Within 2 miles of the office, 12 miles of streets are one-way; there are 4 railroad crossings within 2 miles.

Which junctions near Tracy DMV have the most crashes?

West Grant Line Rd and Naglee Rd (31), Corral Hollow Rd and West 11th St (31), Corral Hollow Rd and West Grant Line Rd (28), counting crashes from 2021 to 2025.

How do I book a drive test at Tracy DMV?

Book online through the California DMV appointments page, choosing Tracy as your office. Book on the DMV website.

Tracy DMV office information

Address

2785 Auto Plaza Drive
Tracy, CA 95304

Phone: (800) 777-0133

Book a drive test

Opening hours

Monday8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Friday8:00 am to 5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Hours can change on holidays. Check the DMV's Tracy page before you go.

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Nearby offices

Services at Tracy 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