Truckee DMVDriving Test Practice Routes
11357 Donner Pass Road Suite I, Truckee, CA 96162
Within two miles of Truckee DMV there are 5 sets of traffic lights and 4 railroad crossings. Donner Pass Road runs close to the office, signed at 25 mph.
Start with the practice routes just below, then see how far a test can reach and how you'll leave the office.
Truckee road test practice routes
Practice loops that start and finish at the DMV, each built from Truckee'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
Quieter local streets around Donner Pass Rd and Northwoods Blvd, with few traffic lights. Start here for your first few drives.
- Length
- 1.6 mi
- Approx. time
- 5 min
- Turns
- 6
- 1 set of lights, with 1 right turn at them
- 2 stop signs
- 0.6 miles of residential streets
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Turn-by-turn directions (7 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head west on Donner Pass Road. 0.5 mi
- At the lights, turn right onto Northwoods Boulevard. 0.3 mi
- Turn right onto Bull Pine Trail. 0.1 mi
- Turn right onto Donner Trail Road. 350 ft
- At the stop sign, turn left onto Rocky Lane. 0.2 mi
- Turn right onto Meadow Way. 0.2 mi
- At the stop sign, turn left onto Donner Pass Road and return to the DMV. 0.1 mi
Stage 2: Traffic lights
Along Northwoods Blvd and Lausanne Way, with 2 sets of lights.
- Length
- 5.2 mi
- Approx. time
- 13 min
- Turns
- 5
- 2 sets of lights, with 1 left turn and 1 right turn at them
- 0.6 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 (6 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head west on Donner Pass Road. 0.5 mi
- At the lights, turn right onto Northwoods Boulevard. 1.6 mi
- Turn right onto Hansel Avenue. 0.2 mi
- Turn right onto Lausanne Way. 1.4 mi
- Turn left onto Northwoods Boulevard. 0.9 mi
- At the lights, turn left onto Donner Pass Road and return to the DMV. 0.5 mi
Stage 3: Test-ready loop
Everything together over about 8 miles, including Donner Pass Rd and Richards Blvd.
- Length
- 7.8 mi
- Approx. time
- 24 min
- Turns
- 13
- 6 sets of lights, with 1 left turn and 1 right turn at them
- 2 stop signs
- 2.2 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 (18 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head west on Donner Pass Road. 0.8 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- Turn right onto Richards Boulevard. 0.9 mi
- Continue onto Martis Drive. 0.1 mi
- Turn right onto Palisade Street. 0.2 mi
- Turn right onto Prosser Drive. 300 ft
- Turn left onto Lee Road. 0.1 mi
- Turn right onto Thomas Drive. 0.2 mi
- Continue onto Sierra Drive. 0.4 mi
- Turn right onto Highway Road. 400 ft
- Turn left onto Donner Pass Road. 2.2 mi Straight through 2 sets of lights.
- At the stop sign, turn right onto Bridge Street. 0.2 mi
- Continue onto Brockway Road. 0.3 mi
- At the lights, turn right onto Palisades Drive. 0.1 mi
- Turn right onto Schaffer Drive. 450 ft
- At the stop sign, turn left onto Palisades Drive. 0.1 mi
- At the lights, turn left onto Brockway Road. 0.3 mi
- Continue onto Bridge Street. 0.2 mi
- Turn left onto Donner Pass Road and return to the DMV. 1.4 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
Where the Truckee 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
- 5sets of traffic lights
- 2all-way stops
- 2schools
Main roads in the area: Donner Pass Rd, Northwoods Blvd, West River St, Truckee Way, Lausanne Way, River Rd, Glenshire Dr and Hansel 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 Truckee DMV
The parking lot and the first junction are the only parts of the route you can be sure of. The office is on Donner Pass Road Suite I.
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.
East to State Route 89
250 ft along Donner Pass Rd to State Route 89, where there are lights.
West to Northwoods Blvd
0.5 mi along Donner Pass Rd to Northwoods Boulevard, where there are lights.
The roads around Truckee DMV
What you'll be dealing with near the office, counted from map data within 2 miles.
Sets of traffic lights
Most are on Donner Pass Rd and State Route 89.
All-way stops
Stop fully behind the limit line, then go in the order you arrived.
Schools
The limit near a school drops to 25 mph when children are around.
Railroad crossings
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.
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 Truckee DMV.
- Every loop
Parking lot driving
The DMV lot itself, at the start and end of every test - Stage 3
Lights you drive straight through
Donner Pass Rd: 2 sets of lights in 2.2 mi - Stage 2
Left turn at lights
From Northwoods Blvd onto Donner Pass Rd - Stage 2
Left turn without lights
From Lausanne Way onto Northwoods Blvd, giving way to oncoming traffic - Stage 2
Right turn at lights
From Donner Pass Rd onto Northwoods Blvd - Stage 1
Residential streets
Rocky Ln 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 Donner Pass Rd
Score sheet sections from California DMV form DL 32. Places from OpenStreetMap.
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Truckee driving test questions
Where does the Truckee 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 Donner Pass Rd, Northwoods Blvd, West River St. Routes recorded from real Truckee tests are in the Driving Test Routes app.
Are these the real Truckee test routes?
No. Our practice routes are loops we planned from Truckee'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 Truckee's roads tricky for learners?
Within 2 miles of the office, there are 4 railroad crossings within 2 miles.
How do I book a drive test at Truckee DMV?
Book online through the California DMV appointments page, choosing Truckee as your office. Book on the DMV website.
Truckee 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 Truckee page before you go.
Nearby offices
- South Lake Tahoe DMV29.2 mi
- Grass Valley DMV44.6 mi
- Placerville DMV52.6 mi
Services at Truckee 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