Willows DMVDriving Test Practice Routes
815 N Humboldt Avenue, Willows, CA 95988
Within two miles of Willows DMV there are 6 sets of traffic lights and 12 railroad crossings. West Wood Street runs close to the office, up to 4 lanes wide in places.
Start with the practice routes just below, then see how far a test can reach and how you'll leave the office.
Willows road test practice routes
Practice loops that start and finish at the DMV, each built from Willows'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 Green St and 1st Ave, with no traffic lights. Start here for your first few drives.
- Length
- 4.2 mi
- Approx. time
- 13 min
- Turns
- 10
- 2 stop signs
- 3.8 miles of residential streets
- Not covered: traffic lights
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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 (14 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head south on North Humboldt Avenue. 300 ft
- Turn left onto Green Street. 0.9 mi
- Continue onto Eureka Street. 0.1 mi
- Turn left onto Old U.S. Route 99W. 0.1 mi
- Turn right onto Garden Street. 0.4 mi
- Turn left onto 2nd Street. 0.2 mi
- Turn left onto East County Road 49 1/2. 0.1 mi
- Turn right onto County Road KK. 0.5 mi
- Turn left onto County Road 48. 0.4 mi
- At the stop sign, turn left onto North Butte Street. 0.4 mi
- Turn right onto 1st Avenue. 0.4 mi
- Continue onto Road 49. 0.2 mi
- Continue onto 1st Avenue. 0.3 mi
- At the stop sign, turn left onto North Humboldt Avenue and return to the DMV. 0.3 mi
Stage 2: Traffic lights
Along West Wood St and North Humboldt Ave, with 6 sets of lights.
- Length
- 3.2 mi
- Approx. time
- 9 min
- Turns
- 6
- 6 sets of lights, with 2 left turns and 1 right turn at them
- Multi-lane driving on West Wood St
- 1.0 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 (7 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head south on North Humboldt Avenue. 0.4 mi
- At the lights, turn left onto West Wood Street. 1.1 mi Straight through 2 sets of lights.
- Turn right onto North Colusa Street. 0.2 mi
- Turn right onto East Walnut Street. 450 ft
- Turn right onto Old U.S. Route 99W. 0.2 mi
- At the lights, turn left onto West Wood Street. 1.0 mi Straight through 1 set of lights.
- At the lights, turn right onto North Humboldt Avenue and return to the DMV. 0.4 mi
Stage 3: Test-ready loop
Everything together over about 5 miles, including West Wood St and Old U.S. Route 99W.
- Length
- 5.4 mi
- Approx. time
- 15 min
- Turns
- 14
- 4 sets of lights, with 1 left turn and 1 right turn at them
- 1 stop sign
- Multi-lane driving on West Wood St
- 2.9 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 south on North Humboldt Avenue. 0.4 mi
- At the lights, turn left onto West Wood Street. 1.3 mi Straight through 2 sets of lights.
- Turn right onto North Ventura Street. 0.2 mi
- Turn left onto East Walnut Street. 0.1 mi
- Turn right onto Sierra Street. 450 ft
- Turn right onto East Sycamore Street. 0.1 mi
- Turn left onto South Ventura Street. 500 ft
- Turn right onto East Oak Street. 0.1 mi
- Turn right onto South Sacramento Street. 500 ft
- Continue onto North Sacramento Street. 0.2 mi
- Turn left onto West Wood Street. 0.2 mi
- At the lights, turn right onto Old U.S. Route 99W. 0.9 mi
- Turn left onto West 2nd Avenue. 0.1 mi
- Turn left onto North Butte Street. 0.3 mi
- Turn right onto 1st Avenue. 0.4 mi
- Continue onto Road 49. 0.2 mi
- Continue onto 1st Avenue. 0.3 mi
- At the stop sign, turn left onto North Humboldt Avenue and return to the DMV. 0.3 mi
Where the Willows 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
- 3schools
Main roads in the area: County Rd 48, Old U.S. Route 99W, West Wood St, South Tehama St, Hwy 99W and East Wood 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 Willows DMV
The parking lot and the first junction are the only parts of the route you can be sure of. The office is on N Humboldt Avenue.
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.
South to West Wood St
0.4 mi along North Humboldt Ave to West Wood Street, where there are lights.
North to County Rd 48
0.6 mi along North Humboldt Ave to County Road 48.
The roads around Willows DMV
What you'll be dealing with near the office, counted from map data within 2 miles.
Sets of traffic lights
Most are on West Wood St and Old U.S. Route 99W.
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
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 Willows 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
West Wood St: 2 sets of lights in 1.1 mi - Stage 2
Left turn at lights
From North Humboldt Ave onto West Wood St - Stage 3
Left turn without lights
From North Ventura St onto East Walnut St, giving way to oncoming traffic - Stage 2
Right turn at lights
From West Wood St onto North Humboldt Ave - Stage 3
Lane changes
West Wood St, a multi-lane road - Stage 1
Residential streets
Green 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 North Humboldt Ave
Score sheet sections from California DMV form DL 32. Places from OpenStreetMap.
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See routes from real Willows tests
Once you're confident on these loops, the Driving Test Routes app has 5 routes recorded from real tests at Willows DMV, with turn-by-turn voice directions on your phone.
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Willows driving test questions
Where does the Willows 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 County Rd 48, Old U.S. Route 99W, West Wood St. Routes recorded from real Willows tests are in the Driving Test Routes app.
Are these the real Willows test routes?
No. Our practice routes are loops we planned from Willows'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 Willows's roads tricky for learners?
Within 2 miles of the office, there are 12 railroad crossings within 2 miles; West Wood Street is up to 4 lanes wide.
How do I book a drive test at Willows DMV?
Book online through the California DMV appointments page, choosing Willows as your office. Book on the DMV website.
Willows 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 Willows page before you go.
Nearby offices
- Chico DMV24.7 mi
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Services at Willows 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