Yreka DMVDriving Test Practice Routes
1848 Fort Jones Rd, Yreka, CA 96097
There are no sets of traffic lights within two miles of Yreka DMV, so stop signs and judging gaps at junctions matter most. The office is on Fort Jones Road, up to 5 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.
Yreka road test practice routes
Practice loops that start and finish at the DMV, each built from Yreka'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 Taylor Ave and Burton Ave, with no traffic lights. Start here for your first few drives.
- Length
- 2 mi
- Approx. time
- 6 min
- Turns
- 5
- 1.8 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 (7 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head southwest on Fort Jones Road. 500 ft
- Turn right onto Outsen Road. 0.3 mi
- Turn left onto Burton Avenue. 0.6 mi
- Continue onto Richmond Lane. 550 ft
- Turn left onto Taylor Avenue. 0.6 mi
- Turn right onto Outsen Road. 0.2 mi
- Turn left onto Fort Jones Road and return to the DMV. 500 ft
Stage 2: Stop signs and junctions
With almost no traffic lights nearby, this loop focuses on stop signs and junctions, along Fairlane Rd and Westside Rd.
- Length
- 3.4 mi
- Approx. time
- 8 min
- Turns
- 5
- 1 stop sign
- Multi-lane driving on Fort Jones Rd
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 northeast on Fort Jones Road. 0.2 mi
- Continue onto South Main Street. 150 ft
- Turn right onto Moonlit Oaks Avenue. 0.2 mi
- Turn right onto Fairlane Road. 1.3 mi
- Turn right onto Walters Lane. 0.2 mi
- Turn right onto Westside Road. 1.2 mi
- At the stop sign, turn right onto Fort Jones Road and return to the DMV. 0.3 mi
Stage 3: Test-ready loop
Everything together over about 6 miles, including Fort Jones Rd and South Main St.
- Length
- 6 mi
- Approx. time
- 14 min
- Turns
- 10
- Multi-lane driving on Fort Jones Rd
- 1.8 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 (20 steps)
- Leave the DMV and head northeast on Fort Jones Road. 0.2 mi
- Continue onto South Main Street. 400 ft
- Continue onto Fort Jones Road. 0.8 mi
- Continue onto South Main Street. 1.1 mi
- Turn left onto West Miner Street. 0.6 mi
- Turn left onto South Fairchild Street. 0.1 mi
- Turn left onto Lane Street. 0.1 mi
- Turn right onto South West Street. 400 ft
- Turn right onto Butte Street. 450 ft
- Continue onto Shasta Avenue. 0.2 mi
- Turn right onto French Street. 0.2 mi
- Turn left onto Meadowlark Lane. 0.2 mi
- Continue onto Evergreen Lane. 50 ft
- Continue onto Meadowlark Lane. 250 ft
- Turn left onto Turre Street. 0.1 mi
- Turn right onto Lawrence Lane. 0.5 mi
- Turn right onto South Main Street. 0.4 mi
- Continue onto Fort Jones Road. 0.8 mi
- Continue onto South Main Street. 400 ft
- Continue onto Fort Jones Road and return to the DMV. 0.2 mi
Where the Yreka 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
- 1sets of traffic lights
- 4schools
Main roads in the area: Fort Jones Rd, Fairlane Rd, Greenhorn Rd, East Oberlin Rd, South Main St, Westside Rd, Easy St and North Main 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 Yreka DMV
The parking lot and the first junction are the only parts of the route you can be sure of. The office is on Fort Jones Rd.
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.
Southwest to Westside Rd
0.3 mi along Fort Jones Rd to Westside Road.
North to South Main St
0.2 mi along Fort Jones Rd to South Main Street.
The roads around Yreka DMV
What you'll be dealing with near the office, counted from map data within 2 miles.
Sets of traffic lights
Junctions here are controlled by stop signs, so give way carefully.
School
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
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 Yreka DMV.
- Every loop
Parking lot driving
The DMV lot itself, at the start and end of every test - Stage 3
Left turn without lights
From South Main St onto West Miner St, giving way to oncoming traffic - Stage 1
Residential streets
Taylor Ave 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 Moonlit Oaks Ave
Score sheet sections from California DMV form DL 32. Places from OpenStreetMap.
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Yreka driving test questions
Where does the Yreka 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 Fort Jones Rd, Fairlane Rd, Greenhorn Rd. Routes recorded from real Yreka tests are in the Driving Test Routes app.
Are these the real Yreka test routes?
No. Our practice routes are loops we planned from Yreka'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 Yreka's roads tricky for learners?
Within 2 miles of the office, Fort Jones Road is up to 5 lanes wide; there are almost no traffic lights, so you'll judge gaps at stop signs.
How do I book a drive test at Yreka DMV?
Book online through the California DMV appointments page, choosing Yreka as your office. Book on the DMV website.
Yreka 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 Yreka page before you go.
Nearby offices
- Mt Shasta DMV32 mi
- Weaverville DMV69.1 mi
- Fall River Mills DMV78.7 mi
Services at Yreka 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