Adobe Rd and Indian Trail
On Stages 1 and 2 and 3.
Heading south on Adobe Rd
Left, straight, straight, right
Heading north on Adobe Rd
Left, straight, straight, right
Heading south, the far-right lane is for turning right only.
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Twentynine Palms DMVDriving Test Practice Routes
3668 Adobe Road G-J, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
Within two miles of Twentynine Palms DMV there are 4 sets of traffic lights. Indian Trail runs close to the office. There are no roundabouts or railroad crossings nearby.
Start with the practice routes just below, then see how far a test can reach and how you'll leave the office.
Twentynine Palms road test practice routes
Practice loops that start and finish at the DMV, each built from Twentynine Palms'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
Quieter local streets around Indian Trail and Mesa Dr, with few traffic lights. Start here for your first few drives.
- Length
- 3 mi
- Approx. time
- 8 min
- Turns
- 6
- 1 set of lights, with 1 left turn at them
- 1.3 miles of residential streets
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Turn-by-turn directions (7 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head west on Indian Trail. 0.9 mi
- Turn left onto Mesquite Springs Road. 0.5 mi
- Turn left onto Mesa Drive. 0.8 mi
- Turn left onto Desert Queen Avenue. 0.2 mi
- Turn right onto Didsbury Road. 0.2 mi
- Turn left onto Adobe Road. 0.3 mi
- At the lights, turn left onto Indian Trail and return to the DMV. 400 ft
Stage 2: Stop signs and lights
Along Utah Trail and Adobe Rd, with 4 sets of lights.
- Length
- 6 mi
- Approx. time
- 14 min
- Turns
- 7
- 4 sets of lights, with 2 left turns and 2 right turns at them
- 1 stop sign
- Multi-lane driving on Adobe Rd
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Turn-by-turn directions (8 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head east on Indian Trail. 400 ft
- At the lights, turn right onto Adobe Road. 1.5 mi
- At the lights, turn left onto Amboy Road. 1.0 mi
- At the stop sign, turn left onto Utah Trail. 2.0 mi
- Turn left onto Valle Vista Road. 0.5 mi
- Turn left onto Condor Road. 0.6 mi
- At the lights, turn left onto Adobe Road. 0.1 mi
- At the lights, turn right onto Indian Trail and return to the DMV. 400 ft
Stage 3: Test-ready loop
Everything together over about 7 miles, including Adobe Rd and Two Mile Rd.
- Length
- 6.9 mi
- Approx. time
- 17 min
- Turns
- 11
- 5 sets of lights, with 1 left turn and 1 right turn at them
- 2 stop signs
- Multi-lane driving on Adobe Rd
- 2.0 miles of residential streets
Open in Google Maps
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 (12 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head east on Indian Trail. 400 ft
- At the lights, turn right onto Adobe Road. 2.0 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- Turn right onto Samarkand Drive. 0.4 mi
- Turn left onto Oasis Avenue. 0.5 mi
- At the stop sign, turn left onto Two Mile Road. 0.6 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- Turn left onto Aztec Avenue. 0.6 mi
- Turn left onto Desert Knoll Avenue. 450 ft
- Turn left onto Samarkand Drive. 0.2 mi
- Turn left onto Casia Drive. 150 ft
- Turn right onto Desert Dunes Drive. 0.3 mi
- At the stop sign, turn right onto Adobe Road. 2.0 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- At the lights, turn left onto Indian Trail and return to the DMV. 400 ft
Where the Twentynine Palms 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
- 4sets of traffic lights
- 0schools
Main roads in the area: Adobe Rd, Valle Vista Rd, Mesquite Springs Rd, Amboy Rd, Condor Rd, Raymond Dr, Morongo Rd and Two Mile Rd.
Drive times are our estimates from speed limits, with time added for lights and stops. They aren't DMV figures.
Leaving and returning to Twentynine Palms DMV
The parking lot and the first junction are the only parts of the route you can be sure of. The office is on Adobe Road G-J.
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
East to Adobe Rd
400 ft along Indian Trail to Adobe Road, where there are lights.
2
West to Mesquite Springs Rd
0.9 mi along Indian Trail to Mesquite Springs Road.
The roads around Twentynine Palms DMV
What you'll be dealing with near the office, counted from map data within 2 miles.
4
Sets of traffic lights
Most are on Adobe Rd and Indian Trail.
0
Schools
The limit near a school drops to 25 mph when children are around.
3 mi
Multi-lane roads
Signal, check your mirror and blind spot, then change lanes smoothly.
None
Railroad crossings
None within 2 miles of the office.
None
Roundabouts
None within 2 miles of the office.
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 Twentynine Palms DMV.
- Every loop
Parking lot driving
The DMV lot itself, at the start and end of every test - Stage 2
Left turn at lights
From Adobe Rd onto Amboy Rd - Stage 2
Left turn without lights
From Utah Trail onto Valle Vista Rd, giving way to oncoming traffic - Stage 2
Right turn at lights
From Indian Trail onto Adobe Rd - Stage 3
Lane changes
Adobe Rd, a multi-lane road - Stage 1
Residential streets
Mesa Dr and the streets around it
Score sheet sections from California DMV form DL 32. Places from OpenStreetMap.
Which lane do I need near Twentynine Palms 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.
Adobe Rd and Amboy Rd
On Stage 2.
Heading north on Adobe Rd
Left, straight, straight, right
Heading south on Adobe Rd
Left, straight, straight, right
Heading north, the far-right lane is for turning right only.
Adobe Rd and Condor Rd
On Stage 2.
Heading south on Adobe Rd
Left, straight, straight
Heading north on Adobe Rd
Left, straight, straight, right
Heading south, 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.
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See routes from real Twentynine Palms tests
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Twentynine Palms driving test questions
Where does the Twentynine Palms 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 Adobe Rd, Valle Vista Rd, Mesquite Springs Rd. Routes recorded from real Twentynine Palms tests are in the Driving Test Routes app.
Are these the real Twentynine Palms test routes?
No. Our practice routes are loops we planned from Twentynine Palms'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.
How do I book a drive test at Twentynine Palms DMV?
Book online through the California DMV appointments page, choosing Twentynine Palms as your office. Book on the DMV website.
Twentynine Palms DMV office information
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours can change on holidays. Check the DMV's Twentynine Palms page before you go.
Nearby offices
- Palm Desert DMV32.7 mi
- Indio DMV33.2 mi
- Palm Springs DMV35.9 mi
Services at Twentynine Palms 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