DMV Temecula Driver's Test Route

This is the route of the driver's test taken mid-morning on a June 2017 weekday at the Temecula, CA, DMV. Kudos to the driver who had just passed the test in a manual transmission car--a rarity today.
NOTE: This is not a video designed to teach driving procedures or techniques. It is only to show the route. It was filmed after the test was completed and passed.
Some frequent questions:
At 0:26, the right turn on a yellow light, turning to red, was not a violation in California but also not the safest option.
At 2:15, it's not very clear from the video but the right turn lane doesn't start until after the intersection. If you pull Google Maps satellite view for the intersection of Business Park and Diaz, you can see the right lane breaks up into the straight-through lane and right turn lane after you turn on to it. In effect, you turn into the right lane, and immediately choose the straight-through lane or right turn lane. You just can't go into the left lane (which breaks up into two left turn lanes) without making a normal lane change.
At 7:35. The turn depicted is legal and proper. There is only one turn lane marking on the street guiding the left turn lanes. It clearly keeps the far left turn lane going into the left (#1) lane, while keeping the "right" left turn lane out of the #1 lane. The turn lane marking does not guide you into the middle lane--just out of the left lane. In the absence of other specific lane markings, the California vehicle code allows the left turn to go into any open lane; therefore, the driver is correct in choosing the right lane.
To reduce test stress, I suggest practicing on this route prior to testing in Temecula. Also, I don't claim to be an expert in California DMV regulations.

[@stinky8320]

still accurate as of 8-8-23. i’m 19 and failed twice because of my fear and anxiety. My permit expires on the 12th so i only had a a couple days to get it done. if you’re struggling please practice the route and have faith in yourself, if i can do it, you can do it!!

[@alzeal]

My wife took the same route as of 8/7/2019. She failed previously at Hemet but now Passed with only 4 mistakes for not looking at mirrors and blind spots (which she made sure she did lol). As others have noted, make sure to keep speed limit of 25mph right after old town prior to making left on Rancho California Rd. A majority of people fail at this section as the road opens up and everyone around you speeds up. Her instructor was watching her speedometer with eagle eyes when she passed through there. Thank you for the poster of this video.

[@hongn8962]

I failed đi my 1st test at Hemet. The streets were awful, bumpy alot,and were so narrow. I am going to take 2nd test at Temetcula hope I will pass this time

[@JoeJoe-gb7qu]

when you leave old town and turn left heading back to the dmv which lane do u turn into and congratulations on passing

[@Efraind2802]

Lucky she only got deducted my instructor failed me for not looking at mirror and blindspot when turning

[@walidfahmi442]

@@JoeJoe-gb7qu that’s what I’m trying to undertsand do we go to the far right lane or the middle lane???

[@linacast4386]

Y’all I passed and this is literally the exact same route, just practice this about 3-4 times and you will do amazing ✨

[@lght3522]

Wat time did u go ?

[@linacast4386]

@@lght3522 at like 4:00

[@mikegold3130]

This the exact route. I recommend you drive through it a few times before the test. Also be aware that if you get an older white guy they won’t go easy on you. They mark you for literally everything. The first guy I had even made shit up. He was a shorter white guy with greyish hair he wears a lot of plaid shirts. If you get him you may fail. But if you get the black dude with dreads he’s super chill and is a much better instructor.

[@kazarice7932]

mike gold yeah I got a dude with a white dude with a navy hat and he was super pushy

[@minule-brown5689]

Agree!

[@kaitlynsteele770]

My boyfriend got the black man with dreads and he said he was very easygoing and chill. My boyfriend made a minor mistake of looking at his rear view camera when backing up, and instead of automatically failing him, the instructor suggested for him to avoid looking at the camera. And he passed my boyfriend and gave him a perfect score.

[@mikegold3130]

@@kaitlynsteele770 he got lucky with that instructor. The white nerdy guy would’ve failed him right there and claimed he almost ran into a car. My first try he told me to turn right then grabbed my wheel yelling stop when no cars were near then said I almost slammed into another car. Really wishing I could’ve reported that to the manager there but I already know who’s side they’d take.

[@skate_godzz2080]

@@kazarice7932 the black guy failed me said I need to exaggerate while looking and I didn’t so he failed me

[@MadiStarlight]

Took the test this morning (9/6/19) and passed! This helped so much. This is the exact route.

[@tashg008]

im taking mine 9/13/19 there too.

[@PrnersHub123]

@@tashg008 was this the route you took today? I'm taking it today as well

[@casandrakua8938]

took my exam today & I passed!!! thank you to the person who upload this video. 100% this is the route

[@Fourlittlestinker]

I passed today Nov. 8-2023! I got Nick. He was super chill 😊. Same route. Make sure to practice it a few times so you can get used to the turns and especially the road to Old Town!

[@Lindsey_Richards]

Congrats, I’m taking mine Monday early in the morning is it the same exact route?

[@cheeezePuffz]

Took my test on 12/3/2020 and the route was the same except for the left turn to Rancho California Rd. when exiting Old Town- I stayed in my lane and made a right turn to Diaz Rd. at the light. Nick was my instructor and he was so sweet. He even gave me a pep talk.

[@kaitlynpulsifer7255]

this is the same test route as of 2/23/21 :). passed my first time w 3 mistakes. i got the guy who kind of looked like a biker, he was SUPER cool even asked me stuff about college while we waited at lights and reminded me of stuff to be careful of before we started !

[@stanstayc4911]

hi! my test is soon and i was wondering if you know the speed limit in this area at 3:12. is it 35 because the limit says so or 25 because of the dance company?

[@CartK66]

I just took my test today on 11/27/23 and passed with 0 mistakes, my test was scheduled at 9am but didn’t take it until closer to 10 but I got Jason. I see how some people think he’s mean but he’s a nice and chill person he’s just more upfront about things that you can improve on or mistakes that you make. The course is very easy if you practice it a couple times in advance, just be careful for speed changes and sharp turns. Always do your traffic checks and SMOG when changing lanes. Goodluck everyone!

[@rykm_3289]

was it the same route?

[@Tri.17]

How did you pass with zero mistakes? Was this the same route? I’m taking the test on 3/18/24😭

[@Dyltiaga]

@@Tri.17how’d you do on it? I’m taking it 4/8/24 😅

[@Tri.17]

@@Dyltiaga I failed because I didn’t look over shoulder when i turned left in rancho. I’m taking it in hemet in two weeks. Always check you overshoulder when turning right or left!

[@toruc4289]

just finished my test today and I just want to say thank you a lot to you. The video was really really helpful for me and everyone else . I took my first test in San clemente and the people there was so mean. This DMV has more smile from the DMV people , even she gave me some hints before my test. Anyway,people who will have a driving test in Temecula, please follow the rule and this video will help you have a license. Thank you.

[@4ngelgotchi]

what kind of hints did she give?

[@aikane67]

@@4ngelgotchi to make full stops and to look in your blind spots and everything like that.

[@cameron.swizzy]

Got my license today thanks to this video. Just be very conscious of your speed and Temecula is a very good test not to pass first try, but to properly prepare you for the road. It’s very strict, but it’s good to be well practiced making it safer when you start traveling

[@alyssajaylene2767]

My examiner was so chill, i passed with 5 mistakes, biggest advice: practice this route and make sure you get familiar with the road. I never had the chance to practice this route before my exam but hey i still managed to pass

[@aliciagarcia1141]

I took this last week, 4/28/22 and didn’t pass, but retook it today on 5/5/22 and passed. Exact same route, my instructor Nick was super chill and easy going and made it feel more calm.

[@jas8197]

It has been a year since I passed my test with this same exact route and I just wanted to let future test takers that this route posted is route 1!

[@richardsgarage6697]

My test was a week ago and I passed with no errors. Getting familiar with the area and looking at the score sheet is the best way to prepare.

[@jenabanana290]

It is the exact route the examiner took me on. And finally I passed. Thank you for uploading this video, it helped me alot. Mwah! Safe drive.

[@MrCtrecords]

Took this exact test on 6/6/22 and passed watch this video for reference it will help greatly! Goodluck to any future applicants!

[@JUBHAIS]

I recently got mine, 3rd attempt :P. This route is simple but just that you have to practice this route with a known person at least 2-3 times before your test. The 15 mile turns, speed limits, old town. Don't speed up as you leave old town. Do mirror and shoulder checks well to be visible to them. Jason and Brandon best guys there !

[@phangabena3574]

hi did you go with jason? i failed today 11/17 but this is not the route i took. Jason was the examiner. i have one critical mistake only -lane violation :(

[@kylimy5082]

Just passed my test, and this was almost exactly the route! Thanks so much!

[@maceroee]

Remember you don't have to stop at the yield before the bridge if no one is there.

[@millie9549]

I have taken this test twice on this route, and failed both times because the instructors are harsh at grading. However, I am confident I will get it the third time. My test is today at 11:00 a.m. and my stomach is in knots - watching this video is a good refresher 💖 Thank you for uploading!!

[@millie9549]

Update: I failed :( Now I need to start the process all over again - There was a huge detour in Old Town, so we took an alternate route that I didn’t see at all in these videos - I failed because of a bike lane - apparently I was suppose to merge onto it, but I didn’t do so at all. Remember to ALWAYS treat bike lanes as normal lanes up to 200 feet, and use your signal and look over your shoulder! You guys got this! 🧚🏼‍♀️🧚🏼‍♀️🧚🏼‍♀️🧚🏼‍♀️

[@hollywooddreamzz2940]

Sandra Herrera Do you have instagram I wanna talk to you about the route that’s the reason I failed because of that weak bike lane

[@millie9549]

Curlyy Greg YES! I failed because of that too! My IG is: the.lost.girl.millie

[@steezycarson6037]

Sandra Herrera ohh do you mean you were going to turn right but you failed to go into the bike lane when it was empty? Thanks for letting us know lol

[@millie9549]

HighlightKing Yes! I avoided the bike lane altogether, but did use my right turn signal and looked into the mirror before turning right. Always remember to treat the bike lane as a normal lane up to 200 feet!

[@peytonhampton514]

Tip: When pulling out of old town, maintain the speed of 25mph until the light. Dont speed up

[@alexmendez3282]

Soo you maintain the 25 mph until you get to the light where you turn right to get back to the dmv?do you know

[@mikeyherbach7543]

I got marked for speeding up after!

[@chrismuri8022]

Passed first try with 1 error, pretty straight forward test. Make sure to physically drive this route before taking the test. Dont skip lanes like in the back where the business buildings are and go in the middle lane then merge into the lane your going in. Same goes after leaving old town temecula dont skip into the third lane just merge to the third once in your second lane. Make sure to go 25 Mph at the sign, entering old town and leaving. Merge in the broken white lines in the bike lane and check over your shoulder.

[@babyflo8715]

Took my test yesterday. Same route. Thank you. 💞

[@VasHappeninStyles1]

I took the driving test at this location on 4.18.2022 and it was this exact route. I took it with Jason who was really chill and wasn’t super silent or Intense like previous driving test instructors I’ve had. practice this route and you’ll be ready for the test. I practiced the route 4 times the day before so when I took the test, I wasn’t stressing so much because I knew what we were doing and when ahead of time. good luck everyone!

[@kaylenecostello8679]

i took this route and passed and the guy i got was super nice, he actually didn’t even have me do the backing up portion of the test

[@walidfahmi442]

No way

[@peepaw-afton1987]

Still accurate as of 6/10/24 I got Brandon (Black guy with dreads) as an instructor and he was really chill and even though I made a few mistakes he only marked me off for one

[@kevooo4497]

took this route and got zero errors. you got this!

[@Syddieman]

Did you follow the cameras lanes? Like if I copy the lane placement verbatim, are they all legal, I'm a light unsure of the one at 7:34?

[@blakedml7456]

I passed yesterday november 8th and i got nick too. I was stressing so much and only got two things marked off I promise you guys will be fine! it’s super easy you got this!

[@phangabena3574]

Hi if your in old temecula whats the mph? Did u do 25mph or 15mph?

[@youko2537]

@@phangabena3574it’s 25

[@kalonjiiii]

I PASSED TODAY. It’s the same route as of 4/21/22. I had Brandon J, the black guy with dreads. He was extremely cool and made me feel calm when doing the test. We even talked a little about my parents and I being Jamaican and going to Jamaica. The small talk kept me cool, so if you get him I’m sure he will make you feel the same way

[@emmajean920]

i felt the same way he was so chill

[@bradley4ever]

i got him too he’s legendary

[@gromgrom3909]

This is literally the same route I took today! Super easy y’all! Stay calm and relax ! You’ll do amazing!!

[@matthiussine8358]

Just took this exact route on 4/5 and passed with zero errors! Super easy, I had no idea why I was so nervous :)

[@stanstayc4911]

hi! my test is soon and i was wondering if you know the speed limit in this area at 3:12. is it 35 because the limit says so or 25 because of the dance company?

[@taliawilliams6809]

@@stanstayc4911 if nothing is posted you should go 25

[@sopita2236]

Right on Diaz Rd Right on Rancho Way Left on Business Park Dr Parking and Backing Right on Diaz Rd Left on Feliz Valdez Ave Left on Pujol St Left on Main St Old Town Left on Rancho California Rd Last lane first right turn Merge on Diaz Rd DMV

[@sopita2236]

Hi this video isn’t really the route every time they change it

[@brianshaffer7578]

I passed on my first try today!!! I only got 1 error and that was not entering the bike lane on a right turn, the examiner even said literally nobody goes into the bike lane so it's a pretty minor error. He said great job and keep it up! I took the test on 4/18/2023 by the way and this is the exact route I took. I went with Jason and he was pretty chill, definitely a talker tho which is fine, kinda took my nerves off tbh. Honestly this video is how i memorised the course/ speed limits and common failures, like the one exiting old town, so thank you!

[@IsratJahan-bp5ur]

I took my test yesterday, and I passed. Jason was my instructor. He made me feel super comfortable during the test. He was really nice!! And yes this was the same route

[@calebsanchez8854]

Was the bike lane when your make a right turn but there is no stop light?

[@brianshaffer7578]

@@calebsanchez8854 I actually have no idea where I made that mistake, sorry.

[@jenineandaya9535]

Aww man! I failed my driving test because I made a right turn without merging into the bike lane. They told me it was a critical error 🥲

[@brianshaffer7578]

@@jenineandaya9535 What the heck, I merged late and that was a minor error, it's not even dangerous, all merging into the bike lane does is let cars pass who aren't turning right.

[@yassifiedgirl9179]

i took this exact same test 4/18 and passed with two mistakes!!! just remember to traffic check even when driving through old town and that neighborhood. my examiner was nick and he was calm about everything which allowed me to be calm as well :)

[@OceanM3K]

Passed my driving test today via this route. Thanks.

[@edelyn6601]

Same route as of 9/16/2021. 2 tips, exaggerate on looking over your shoulder when making turns and be conscious of speed limits.

[@emrencejanes9607]

I’m taking mine tomorrow & im so nervous! I’ll update this after when I find out if I passed or not. This video helped me thank you!! I hope I get a nice instructor

[@valerierobles7750]

I’m taking mine tomorrow too! Good luck !!!

[@alam6832]

How did you do?

[@valerierobles7750]

@@alam6832 i passed. My test was this exact route.

[@stanstayc4911]

hi! my test is soon and i was wondering if you know the speed limit in this area at 3:12. is it 35 because the limit says so or 25 because of the dance company?

[@tashg008]

Took this exact route and I passed, except I didn’t go in the first right turn. We went straight to the light then made the right turn and merged onto Diaz road.

[@ailie5690]

4/13/2023 it was my first time and i failed because i missed the speed limit sign at 4:06 and went 35 in a 25, however this video is very accurate and is the exact route i took. had i not missed the sign i would’ve passed with 7/15 mistakes. im glad i failed because it allows me to come back again and show that i have improved on my driving and hopefully pass the second time around. 4/28/23 i failed my second test because i made the turn at 3:04 too wide and the left side of my car drifted into the other lane, this time i had the instructor “nick” and he was awesome i really liked him, he was calm and didn’t make me too nervous, but i just need to drive more often so i pass the third time around fingers crossed 🤞 i’ll update when my third test comes around

[@jenineandaya9535]

We both failed our test twice 😂 We got the third time tho 💪

[@adelaidahoff]

Did you ever end up passing on your third try😂?

[@Shellie95]

Thank you! This was so helpful, I passed my test!!☺️😊

[@stanstayc4911]

was this the same route?

[@Shellie95]

@@stanstayc4911 yes!:)

[@sugardaddy6971]

took this route on 3/12/21, it was really easy, finished in about 5mins. Look crazy at all the windows and your blindspots even when doing turns (not just lane changes).

[@stanstayc4911]

hi! my test is soon and i was wondering if you know the speed limit in this area at 3:12. is it 35 because the limit says so or 25 because of the dance company?

[@anacanto3206]

just passed my test !! this is literally the exact route i took !! (March 23rd, 2022)

[@RoxtanGaming]

I take my test this Friday, thanks for uploading this! Hope I pass.

[@atlachan55]

SO did you pass? Was this route the same?

[@RUS777Y]

Cheyanne Wilson-Galeana yes it is

[@SteffanySouzaRamos]

I took the test 04/08/24, same route, the instructor had drads called Brenon, very nice and friendly! I passed first.

[@jrsmithhennygod8069]

Congratulations!! Question how was the parking and backing part of the test and what types of parking did they make you do?

[@user-zw1uk6gw8q]

Hey I have a question on the way back to the DMV u know how there is construction there do we go 10 below whether or not the construction is in progress?

[@selenavalle3248]

Took the test yesterday and passed it was so easy! My instructor was so chill and laid back. This is the exact route. Except he didn’t make me park & back up.

[@steezycarson6037]

He didn’t make you park or back up ??🤣 I’m boutta take it and I heard it’s the hardest most strict part, u lucky

[@selenavalle3248]

HighlightKing nah he didn’t. I got there a lil early so the squeezed me in way before my appointment.

[@steezycarson6037]

Selena Valle might have to do that then lol. Cuz you gotta park with your right tire at least halfway on the white part and then reverse 20 feet back and u have to maintain the wheel on that part or you fail

[@selenavalle3248]

HighlightKing I’m glad I ain’t have to do that lol

[@poopypants5692]

This is the same route as of 6/31! For the parking and backing part, the instructor asks you to pull over on the side of the road, next to the curb and then back up while making sure to not hit the curb.

[@asiag.8324]

Cool!! mine is this week! what instructor did u get?

[@leocenteno5917]

@@asiag.8324 how did it go?

[@tanyae1710]

Thanks a lot for this video!! Today I passed and it was exactly this route! Yay! (9/29/21)

[@handburger2143]

I take my test tomorrow, same route. I'm pretty confident in myself but God I'm nervous. Wish me luck yall!

[@racoomuffin40]

i hope you did well!! and if you didn't, you should still be proud of yourself for all the work you put in :)

[@handburger2143]

@@racoomuffin40 Got it on my first try! I made some stupid mistakes but my instructor was really nice and very proud of me.

[@defyyourlogic487]

I got 6/15 minors on this route when I took the test in 2015. Was a gnarly construction zone through old town at the time and I had never driven in Temecula but once before so 90% of these roads were new to me lol.

[@dominiqueragat7162]

This is awesome & super helpful!! Thank you for posting this 💙

[@jpinedaxx4261]

4/14/23 same route w jason as the examiner who was really chill and laidback. i passed w only one error which was at 7:56 where i made the turn to fast other than that its pretty straightforward and be very aware of the speed limit since they change alot also at 7:28 you turn into the 3rd lane since you’re going to make a right at the next street the instructor told me to do so. At 2:12 you also want to get into the middle lane as shown and it wont deduct points. Try and do traffic checks before entering any intersection and SMOG checking when switching lanes ( signal, mirror, over the shoulder ) once the test finished he told me how he noticed that I was constantly doing it.

[@calebsanchez8854]

On the turn where you said you turned to fast, do you merge into the bike lane before you make the turn?

[@mikegold3130]

Is Jason the older white guy? Maybe mid to late 40s, short hair, glasses, little facial hair, he wears short sleeve button ups?

[@savannahfarmer6106]

just passed!! and i took this exact route except instead of after the last intersection and going to the right only lane i went straight then made a right, i had the best guy ever and he made me feel super comfortable best experience!! :))

[@ronin1165]

savannah farmer that’s awesome!!

[@savannahfarmer6106]

Victoria Guerrero hey! just like ive been told take your time, breathe, and make complete stops and make sure you’re behind the line completely. and in old town always always give right of way to pedestrians even if it isnt a crosswalk, good luck :) !!

[@vanessamariscal4610]

was the young man? he was super sweet to meet, he failed me once but that was because I didn’t yield orrectly aka CHECKING rear view, side mirrors and OVER the shoulder! That was a critical error due to a dangerous maneuver. So he corrected me on that and told me not to worry that if I practice looking over my shoulders and mirrors after every maneuver I’d be golden!

[@savannahfarmer6106]

Vanessa Mariscal sorry for the late reply! but yeah i failed for that too on my first time no biggie! it just becomes a habit after a while:)

[@grandmasboy872]

savannah farmer did you do the back remover?

[@pomarril2718]

feb 2023, same route still! my examiner was a dude named jason; if u get him he kinda talks a lot and gives u pointers as you drive so prep your nerves for it lol but he’s chill

[@lexibug2122]

Do you remember what time you took your test?

[@pomarril2718]

@@lexibug2122 3 pm on a Friday. the roads weren’t too busy surprisingly

[@TayleeSummer]

So helpful! I failed in hemet. I was soooo nervous. I’m retaking it here on March 1st.!

[@itscardenas-_-118]

Taylee Summer hope you passed also not to sound rude but isn’t hemet easier then the one in Temecula

[@TayleeSummer]

Its Cardenas-_-11 yes but the lady I got wasn’t nice at all and I was very nervous already. I get bad anxiety and her attitude made me even more nervous. She said I didnt do a lot of things that I knew That I did. I guess I have to be more dramatic. I’m taking my test Thursday so I hope I pass!

[@emilyziegler3499]

was parking and backing along the curb or in the parking lot shown on the video

[@elsenordelatienda666]

Emily Ziegler on the curb

[@chrisdobrowolski2783]

How is the backing portion of the test.

[@hispanicmenace3401]

10/10 Can confirm, this is route

[@wyatt_]

Hey its my turn to take it now.

[@aikane67]

I just took my driver’s license test this morning and I passed !!!! this is the exact same route i took as of 2/9/2021 !!!!!!!!!!!! if you guys practice this route and your turns and everything then you should be fine ! good luck to everyone taking it !!!!!!!!!!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@lowres8555]

Nice bro. I went this morning too around 8:20 and passed. Also who was your instructor

[@aikane67]

@@lowres8555 oooooooooooo that’s sick bro good job !!!!!!!!!!!! I took mine at 8:00 A.M. and I had Brandon for my instructor. He was really cool and chill and stuff which I am very thankful for ahahaha.

[@aikane67]

@@lowres8555 Who’d you have ?

[@lowres8555]

@@aikane67 I had Brandon too

[@aikane67]

@@lowres8555 That's what's up. He was so nice and chill. I'm very thankful I had him ahahaha.

[@ani4975]

i took this exact test route today (11-19-20) and passed! practicing the route a couple of times beforehand did the trick :)

[@adrianal8342]

They don’t take you on the freeway right?

[@ani4975]

@@adrianal8342 nope!

[@Sophia-ep7cy]

Did they make you parallel park? Or any sort of parking !! :))

[@ani4975]

@@Sophia-ep7cy no parallel parking at all! the only parking you do is at a designated parking spot at the end of the test :)

[@Sophia-ep7cy]

Anika Duong oh phew ! Thank you !!

[@iamataurian]

I just took my test today 1/3/24 and passed with 3 mistakes. Test was scheduled at 2.40 but did not start until 3.30. Definitely suggest practicing few times on this route before you take the actual test. Good luck!!

[@TaniaJR]

Was this still the route used?

[@iamataurian]

Yes

[@YujinZhang-ud6br]

How long the examiners test you for driving test?

[@iamataurian]

@@YujinZhang-ud6br it took about 10-15 mins total

[@YujinZhang-ud6br]

@@iamataurian Is it hard for driving test in Temecula?

[@Fourlittlestinker]

When you turn right on rancho way is that 35mph or 45 mph?

[@milasdca]

Took this route and pass! It was through this exact route! Thanks for this video

[@elizabetha.7068]

Liudmyla Demydova Hi I’m the driver in the video!! Congratulations on passing your test ❤️

[@milasdca]

@@elizabetha.7068 Thank you SO MUCH, Elizabeth!!!!😊

[@amayajaneg]

Liudmyla Demydova hey girl, for the business areas with no speed limit signs like rancho way and the rancho California stop light at 2:40, did you drive 25mph? Or did you keep driving 35mph?

[@milasdca]

@@amayajaneg Hi! I don't remember for sure, but I think I was driving 28-30 mph

[@amayajaneg]

Liudmyla Demydova thank you! My test is tomorrow so I’m pretty nervous 😂 congrats btw

[@largealmond3085]

I failed because I sped up after exiting old town Temecula. Watch your speed guys and I'll update with my second test results. Keep your speed at 25 as you go through the old town shopping center and don't change speed until you complete the left turn onto Rancho California. I would have passed if I didn't speed

[@JobelUsi]

I passed my written test today! Looking forward on my behind the wheel test :)

[@cashyobm778]

One more month!

[@JobelUsi]

@@cashyobm778 i passed my behind the wheel test haha

[@cashyobm778]

@@JobelUsi good job then 💪

[@amiyam3946]

I took this test yesterday 03/30/22 it's the same exact route my guy was Jason he was a really cool dude he was very understanding and he helped me throughout the whole route this was also my 3rd attempt I had went to 2 other dmv offices but this is the one that helped me the most you guys can do this !! Be aware of the speed limit I passed with only 2 points marked off

[@judith5434]

how did you pass also what are some tips to passing like scanning looking over the shoulder because some people failed when they took there test here. also what is the speed limit

[@amiyam3946]

@@judith5434 just practice the route before taking your test that really helps and right when you leave the parking lot of the dmv you go left and then right on that first street the speed limit is 45 right when you get on the first street and then when you leave old town keep your speed limit at 25 until you get on the next street and just overly scan your mirrors and you’ll be good trust me

[@amiyam3946]

@@judith5434 and there also really big on looking over your shoulders at all times so make sure you do that

[@apollosbutterfly]

i’m taking mine soon! thank you for the updated feedback :)

[@angelicavargas9866]

Same route as of 3-3-20 , this video helped a lot ! I passed

[@damonbradleyy]

3/20/23 passed second try!!, got a guy name brian who was chill and kept it straight forward. make sure to go the speed limit tho, got marked for going too slow

[@arnhelatienza263]

on the stop sign turning right to diaz road when leaving DMV, did you stop before the stop sign or at the stop line?

[@kayleec254]

@Arnhel Atienza you stop before it at the limit line then creep up to check for traffic before making a second full stop then turn

[@jaydecauchi4236]

Route as of 02-20-20 ! It’s really simple and quick you’ll be fine don’t let your nerves get to you! 💕

[@bekahjewel9360]

did you have to park and back up? I'm taking it tomorrow

[@jaydecauchi4236]

Bekah Jewel yeah you have to park on the curb and then back up straight it’s not that hard tho pretty simple I passed with 0 mistakes so as long as you’re not nervous you’ll be okay.

[@bekahjewel9360]

@@jaydecauchi4236 Ok, thank you! congrats on passing :D

[@jaydecauchi4236]

Bekah Jewel thank you!! Goodluck for tomorrow you’ll do great :)

[@ilikedick]

08/17/22 I passed the first try!!! And the route was EXACTLY what was shown in the video. The instructor I had was Mike and he was very kind and straightforward.

[@matthiussine8358]

What parking maneuvers do you do here? And is the route still the same in 2021?

[@kasencole8182]

Have my test in about 3 hours, super nervous !! Any tips ?

[@heidicruz5807]

did you have to parallel park? my test is in 2 days

[@savannahfarmer6106]

this has been the same route for yearssss i used it two years ago EASIEST TEST EVER

[@stanstayc4911]

hi! my test is soon and i was wondering if you know the speed limit in this area at 3:12. is it 35 because the limit says so or 25 because of the dance company?

[@savannahfarmer6106]

STAN STAYC it’s still 35 ! really the only effect on speed limit is school zones and construction! so you’ll pass if you go 35 :)

[@FmPLx24]

okay y’all this is exactly the route and it’s soooo easy! passed on my first try!!

[@vivsucks]

Ronald Bautista do you have any advice? im taking mine tomorrow and i wanna pass the first time 😅 thanks in advance

[@iycrtily]

vivian sperline I’m taking mine tomorrow also, hope we both pass!

[@mikegold3130]

It’s been about 5 years since I got my license and this course was exactly the same. But if anyone else has taken it did you get an instructor that was an older white guy, maybe mid to late 40s, short hair, glasses, a little facial hair, and I believe he was wearing short sleeve plaid buttton up. I’m trying to be specific, but that man was the worst driving instructor I’ve ever seen. He jerked the wheel from me while I was getting into the left lane, he lied to my face and said I almost went head on with cars when there weren’t even cars coming our way, and I know I wasn’t crossing any lines. Even his attitude from the beginning, very rude, almost power hungry type behavior. I wanted to so badly call him out because he wasted my time so he could get off on failing another person, since he’d already failed 4 prior to me. I went back to retake it, I even set up a dash cam in hopes that I’d get that dude again, but I was given a black dude with dreads who was cool. I passed but I wanted to leave a complaint about the first instructor. Obviously the lady I told just thought I was an angry kid who was mad about failing, but I’m not afraid of admitting when I’m wrong. Even years later I stand by that dude needing to be fired. Wish I knew his name, If anyone’s done there test here you may know who I’m talking about, he has a little reputation over there.

[@kaya5668]

i just took my test and failed to a dude who sounded just like that i was so pissed and cried. i didn’t even get to do the curb parking he made me go in a circle then pull back into the dmv. i had less than 15 points knocked off too and he automatically failed me for “not looking in the mirror” when i clearly was. his name is jason and he fits exactly your description

[@mikegold3130]

@@kaya5668 I wish I could remember his name, but yea he sounds like the guy. If I could go back I would’ve had a dash cam going. It’s been years and I stand by my thoughts on him. He grabbed my steering wheel and lied to my face saying I almost went head on with traffic while I was getting into the turning lane. It just sucks because you can’t really confront him because he’s so highly ranked at the Temecula DMV. You can try to contact cooperate and give them his name and description along with your complaint. If you can reach the right people, I’ll leave a complaint as well. Dudes not fit to work in that position he belongs behind a desk away from the public.

[@al-vitos7425]

@@mikegold3130Was it Jason? He did the exact same thing to me

[@karinarodgers_]

Great vid I take my test tmr wish me luck😭so nervous about the backing up proportion Btw guys when exiting old town Temecula keep going 25 mph that’s where my driving teacher said most people fail bc they speed up

[@alexis-nt7hv]

How’d you do??

[@laylabtw7552]

i take mine tmr how’d u do?

[@karinarodgers_]

@@alexis-nt7hvI passed!

[@karinarodgers_]

@@laylabtw7552 I passed!! With only four errors: -check mirrors more often -don’t hesitate at stopsign when it’s my right of way -watch your speed(I was going 5 below becuase my engine revs very easily) I had Nick as the person testing me he was really chill he gives father vibes. 5 people before me failed so I was shitting my pants basically😭but once u get in the car u know everything to do. Just over exaggerate checking mirrors. Use your turn signal when beginning test and look over your shoulder Goodluck!

[@alexis-nt7hv]

@@karinarodgers_ OMG CONGRATS!! I took mine the same day as you and passed w three errors just my stops weren’t super smooth in old town because someone tried to cut me off😔. I got Steve the guy with the American flag mask😅

[@Evelyy95]

Same route March 1 2022 I passed with 5 point marked !

[@keishaaguirre9511]

is there only one route in temecula?

[@lenlen5323]

ahhh i take it in two days i hope i pass! thanks for the video!

[@Lindsey_Richards]

Did u pass? :))

[@lenlen5323]

@@Lindsey_Richards yeah i did first try! sorry i forgot i commented on here, but i did it! thank you!

[@Lindsey_Richards]

​@lenlen5323 it's ok 😭😭 I'm taking mine at the end of September 😭😭

[@domthespecialist]

@@Lindsey_Richardsyou pass ? i take my tommorow and im lowk nervous 😭

[@eddieb7607]

This is the route I took on 8-10-20 very cool proctor and the workers are very nice !

[@eddieb7607]

And passed !

[@eddieb7607]

Ryan Plumlee tall black guy super nice

[@JobelUsi]

What day of the week did you take your test?

[@Jordan_throws1]

Still accurate as of 2/28/23! I passed with 4 mistakes. I had Jason. A lot of people fail with him and he’s not the nicest but I passed so idc

[@arnhelatienza263]

on the turn to rancho, did they instruct you to go all the way to the right lane or did you have to stay in the middle lane then switched lane after the turn?

[@lenlen5323]

@@arnhelatienza263 they made me go all the way to the right lane

[@mikegold3130]

What does he look like? Sounds like the dude I had. Complete asshole, I’m a very calm person and it’s hard to rile me up, but he treated me like I was a moron, then lied to my face so he could fail me. He’s the reason I have a dash cam to this day.

[@Tri.17]

@@mikegold3130 Was he the guy with the plaid jacket? and a army hat? It might be him.

[@saucedfr]

At an unprotected left turn (solid green), do you move up into the intersection or do you stay behind the line?

[@haydenserge]

Brian Nguyen you move into the intersection if you are next in line to turn left. If you aren’t next in line you stay behind the line

[@briannamendez-espain2648]

Hello! I'm taking my test tomorrow in Temecula but I have a question, when you're on your way to the DMV and make that left on Rancho California rd. and then when you make the right into the lane that merges onto Diaz, do you have to use your blinker on the bridge when making that right since there is a bike lane but you're already in the lane??

[@BT-oj1bn]

Yes

[@julianamorris5981]

same route as of 9-16-20 very easy !! remember as you go out of old town to go 25 i started going too fast and almost failed because of that.

[@982500h]

Thank you for the update.

[@MhikaStrat]

Be very careful when leaving the DMV parking lot where there’s a STOP sign. Roll after your first stop, make another stop if you have to, just make sure there’s no oncoming cars. Failed my test today because I committed too early upon seeing that it’s clear. Little did I know, there was a car driving up so slowly beside the parked cars! Will re-take and be mindful of this next time!

[@bubbles140]

i did that and ended up getting marked down :(

[@MhikaStrat]

@@bubbles140 Aww. Sorry to hear. Hope you still passed despite the markdown. Mine was an automatic fail the first time. 😅 Didn’t even get the chance to leave the parking lot!

[@callmebaby7246]

Wait I’m confused on 2:21, it says not to jump lanes but you went on the middle one, is that okay? Since the two side lanes are only left and right turns?

[@982500h]

It's not clear from the video, but the right turn lane doesn't start until after the intersection. If you pull Google maps satellite view for the intersection of Business Park and Diaz, you can see the right lane breaks up into the straight-through lane and right turn lane after you turn on to it. In effect, you turn into the right lane, and immediately choose the straight-through lane or right turn lane. You just can't go into the left lane (which breaks up into two left turn lanes) without making a normal lane change.

[@dylangraff3956]

After you turn right on Rancho way what’s the speed limit

[@yutaka9494]

This is so helpful. I took my test a month ago and failed and this was the route I took. I test this Wednesday. I’m hoping I pass. I have a particular question. When turning right on Rancho Way, am I allowed to turn when it is red after I’ve taken the safety precautions? That’s how I apparently failed the first time, my instructor wrote down I ran a red light even though I made a full stop behind the limit line then proceeded.

[@982500h]

Yes, you are allowed to turn right on red after the appropriate precautions. Your evaluator should have explained what you did wrong. Your perception of what occurred probably didn't match what he or she observed. For example, you might have turned right when an oncoming vehicle was making a left turn. You could have felt that you had the time and distance to make the turn safely, but your evaluator thought otherwise. Also, the crossing traffic needs a safety margin in case they are making a U-turn--can't assume they are always making a left turn.

[@A.Matt7]

The black guy was okay but still passed me saying he didn't see me look and said 5050. I had sun glasses on and I was still moving my head.... strange people

[@qooooe]

Mine's tomorrow morning! Wish me luck!

[@qooooe]

I passed! All you have to keep in mind is: -Stop at intersections before turning right -ALWAYS Smog (even turning lanes) -If you go through old town the speed limit is 25 until you reach the stoplight -Dont go too slow or too fast -Slow down at sharp turns -Tilt your head.. A LOT Good luck :D

[@vivsucks]

omg thank you for the tips im taking mine tomorrow and im scared aksnsks

[@bedrockbrain5058]

vivian sperline u pass?

[@lght3522]

@@vivsucks u pass it ? With same route

[@EsAndreita]

Taking it in 3 days wish me luck 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@EsAndreita]

UPDATE: I PASSED!!!

[@kimbvrly]

i took my test yesterday and it was through this exact route! i passed it was super quick and the driving speed limit was pretty slow, but make sure to make complete stops. ( they’re picky about that) :)

[@maliabever9465]

Is there anything else they were picked about?????? taking it in two weeks!!!

[@cottoncandyslush]

Malia Bever Did you pass? Mine is in two weeks!

[@jiyzo]

@@cottoncandyslush did you pass? Mine is in 3 years!!

[@cottoncandyslush]

Jiyzo Yes I did. I’ve had my license for a while haha. Good luck! 😂 This video helped me tremendously.

[@gsappz_413]

What is the speed limit at the business park. And what is the speed limit coming to the dmv

[@shayswurld1836]

route as of 2/4/20~ except they make you go straight and not turn on rancho way.

[@lisafalkenberg4652]

Is this route easier than the one in Oceanside? I failed 2x in Oceanside. 1st try is that I got several things wrong and 2nd try I did one thing wrong. Are the people nicer in Temecula?

[@bedrockbrain5058]

Lisa Falkenberg omg same i failed 2 times in oceanside and im taking temecula soon did u take it yet?

[@alam6832]

Taking mine 4/13/21, already practiced the route twice and practiced in general a whole lot Hopefully I do good🤞 I passed!! Just make sure to really scan the road the whole time. Also I got the dude who kind of looks like a biker, really chill dude

[@stephanielinares2705]

omg me too. at 1:20

[@alam6832]

@@stephanielinares2705 nice

[@stanstayc4911]

hi! my test is soon and i was wondering if you know the speed limit in this area at 3:12. is it 35 because the limit says so or 25 because of the dance company?

[@maliabever9465]

on the first light where you turned right rancho way are you supposed to stop before you turn??? or is that only on red lights???

[@qooooe]

malia&susie Bever I believe you're only supposed to look out for any cars turning left to that street and pedestrians, if it's all clear, you can proceed. The only time you can't turn right on a red is if there's a sign that says it.

[@kawintratatiyanukun1279]

I did exactly the same route, just passed today with 12 marked 😂

[@m.l.5794]

Exact route I took! Wasn’t a hard test and it went by quick, just do a couple practice runs and keep in mind the speed limit when leaving Old Town and you’ll do fine people! Anybody get a guy wearing an army cap named Jason as their examiner? Dude was super aggro and bizarre in his demeanor to the point it was off-putting, kinda weirded me out lol. I passed with no errors so whatever I’m satisfied haha

[@kingdris6343]

Whts the speed limit?

[@kalimassey4852]

I think I had him, and I failed my first attempt (my second attempt is tomorrow 😬) and he didn’t even let me finish the test, he just made me go back to the dmv. Good job on your test but he made me upset that I couldn’t even finish the route