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Costa Mesa Road Test Route Map 01 (Mock)
6.90 miles
Length15.00 mins
Duration1 / 5
Route No.| # | Instruction | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Head east towards Meyer Pl | 0.05 miles | 1 min |
| 2 | Turn left onto Meyer Pl | 0.43 miles | 2 mins |
| 3 | Turn right onto Hamilton St | 0.33 miles | 1 min |
| 4 | Turn left onto Harbor Blvd | 0.04 miles | 1 min |
| 5 | Head north on Harbor Blvd Pass by Leslie's Pool Supplies (on the left) |
0.34 miles | 1 min |
| 6 | Turn left onto W Wilson St | 0.23 miles | 1 min |
| 7 | Head west on W Wilson St towards Fountain Way E | 0.52 miles | 1 min |
| 8 | Turn left onto Placentia Ave | 0.12 miles | 1 min |
| 9 | Head south on Placentia Ave towards Congress St | 0.75 miles | 2 mins |
| 10 | Head south on Placentia Ave towards W 19th St | 0.52 miles | 1 min |
| 11 | Turn left onto W 17th St | 0.15 miles | 1 min |
| 12 | Head east on W 17th St | 0.10 miles | 1 min |
| 13 | Turn left onto Pomona Ave | 0.57 miles | 2 mins |
| 14 | Turn right | 0.13 miles | 1 min |
| 15 | Turn right | 0.01 miles | 1 min |
Note: This sample route is illustrative and may not reflect the actual test routes used by the DMV. Always check the roads and directions to ensure they are safe and legal to drive. Accurate Costa Mesa routes are available on the app.
Route breakdown
- Total steps:
- 15
- Total distance:
- 6.90 miles
- Estimated time:
- 15 mins
- Left turns:
- 6
- Right turns:
- 3
- Straight segments:
- 6
- Residential segments:
- 14
- Main road segments:
- 1
- Longest single segment:
- 0.75 miles
Route difficulty
A steady route with a balanced mix of straightforward segments and trickier junctions.
Key roads
- Meyer Pl → Hamilton St – These are quieter streets early on in the route, giving you enough time to get settled into your drive. Focus on your signalling and mirror checks at each turn, and watch for local traffic emerging.
- Harbor Blvd – A short but busy section with faster-moving traffic and multiple lanes. Even though you’re only on it briefly, make sure your lane choice is clear, your mirrors are checked early, and your left turn onto and off Harbor is well planned.
- W Wilson St – A longer westbound stretch that gives you space to settle into a steady pace. Use this road to show controlled speed and good observation, especially as you pass the side streets and industrial entrances.
- Placentia Ave → W 17th St → Pomona Ave – This sequence includes one of the longer runs on the route, particularly along Placentia Ave. Traffic levels can vary throughout the day, so stay alert for vehicles slowing or turning ahead. As you move back onto residential streets (like Pomona Ave), keep to the new speed limits and finish strong.
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650 W. 19th St.
Costa Mesa
CA 92627
Phone: +1 800 777 0133
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Test Routes: 5 | Mock Tests: 1
Services Offered
- Driver’s License Applications and Renewals
- Identification Card Services
- Written Knowledge Examinations
- Behind-the-Wheel Driving Tests
- Vehicle Registration and Renewal
- Title Transfers for Vehicles
- Issuance of License Plates
- Processing of Registration Renewals
- Replacement of Lost, Stolen, or Damaged Licenses and IDs
- Self-Service Kiosks for Select Transactions
Opening Hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
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