3.66 miles
Length15.75 mins
Duration1 / 5
Route No.# | Instruction | Distance | Duration |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Head northwest toward N Santa Cruz Ave | 0.03 miles | 1 min |
2 | Turn right onto N Santa Cruz Ave Pass by 7-Eleven (on the left) | 0.09 miles | 1 min |
3 | Turn right onto Blossom Hill Rd | 0.30 miles | 1 min |
4 | Head east on Blossom Hill Rd toward Vasona Park Rd | 0.55 miles | 1 min |
5 | Turn right onto Los Gatos Blvd | 0.29 miles | 1 min |
6 | Turn left | 0.00 miles | 1 min |
7 | Head west toward Los Gatos Blvd | 0.00 miles | 1 min |
8 | Turn left onto Los Gatos Blvd | 0.76 miles | 3 mins |
9 | Head southwest on Los Gatos Blvd toward Loma Alta Ave | 0.17 miles | 1 min |
10 | Continue onto E Main St | 0.55 miles | 3 mins |
11 | Turn right onto N Santa Cruz Ave | 0.13 miles | 1 min |
12 | Head north on N Santa Cruz Ave toward Bean Ave Pass by Bank of America Financial Center (on the left in 0.3 mi) | 0.58 miles | 3 mins |
13 | Head north on N Santa Cruz Ave toward Thurston St | 0.17 miles | 1 min |
14 | Turn right | 0.03 miles | 1 min |
The test begins and ends on North Santa Cruz Avenue, a central road in Los Gatos with moderate traffic. You’ll pass landmarks like 7-Eleven and the Bank of America Financial Center, so watch out for pedestrians and vehicles entering or exiting. Be prepared for your right turn onto Blossom Hill Road after a short distance.
This can be a slightly busier street, especially near the intersection with Los Gatos Boulevard. It offers a good opportunity to practice keeping to the average speed of traffic while staying within the limit. You’ll also pass near Vasona Park, so watch for pedestrians or cyclists entering or crossing the road. After about half a mile, you’ll need to turn right onto Los Gatos Boulevard.
This is one of the longer stretches of the route. You’ll encounter some gentle curves and possibly parked cars, so stay alert and maintain your lane position. Pay attention as you approach the left turn, and later in the route you’ll continue onto East Main Street, so practice carrying out smooth turns between roads.
Returning to North Santa Cruz Avenue for the final leg of the test brings you back toward the DMV. This is your chance to finish strong with smooth lane changes and proper signaling. Traffic should be steady here, so simply maintain a safe following distance and remember to watch for any last-minute instructions back to the DMV lot.
600 North Santa Cruz Ave.
Los Gatos
CA 95030
Phone: (800) 777-0133
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Directions on foot: Google Steetview
Test Routes: 5 | Mock Tests: 2
Note: Appointments are recommended and can be scheduled online. Walk-in services may have longer wait times.