Raleigh (Central Services) DMV Driving Test Routes, NC

Route breakdown

Key roads

• North New Hope Road – Nearly 2.5 miles total across multiple segments of this mock route make this the main focus. It handles up to 28,500 vehicles daily connecting neighborhoods to shopping and WakeMed hospital making it the perfect place to gain confidence in busier areas. Practice the basics here... stay alert, perform regular checks, and signal clearly and early.
• Buffaloe & New Hope Intersection – You'll drive about 0.8 miles on Buffaloe Road heading northeast through an area that has seen significant safety improvements. Buffaloe passes near Buffaloe Road Athletic Park with its aquatics center and sports fields so keep aware of turning vehicles both leaving and entering the road and adjust your speed accordingly.
• Southall Road – The second-longest section of this sample route heads both south and southwest through residential areas. You'll drive past the Southall Station townhome development near Hedingham Boulevard, so watch for any driveway activity, children, and the usual local traffic before looping back north using Skycrest Drive.
• Corporation Parkway – Appearing at both the beginning and end of your route, this short connector links the DMV facility to North New Hope Road and serves as your entry/exit point. The final two turns are unmarked lefts returning to the starting point, so pay careful attention to the directions.