About Driving Test Routes UK | Free DVSA Route Data

Published Routes

Step-by-step directions for routes historically released by the DVSA — useful for familiarising yourself with the roads around your test centre.

Pass Rates

Compare pass rates across all UK centres to help choose the best location for your test.

Waiting Times

See average waiting times by centre so you can book smarter and avoid long delays.

The App

For current, verified routes with turn-by-turn satnav navigation, check out the Driving Test Routes app by RouteLed.

Where Do the Routes Come From?

All routes are previously published DVSA driving test routes. They were made available through official channels and Freedom of Information requests over the years. While they are no longer actively updated by the DVSA, they remain a genuinely useful tool for learner drivers getting familiar with the roads around their test centre.

Note: The DVSA may now use different or updated routes. For the most accurate, current directions consider the Driving Test Routes app.

How to Use Them

You can follow the routes with a supervising driver or driving instructor, either using the step-by-step directions on screen or printed out.

Start by driving the route slowly and getting familiar with each area.
Take note of tricky spots — roundabouts, one-way streets, hill starts.
Use them as a familiarisation tool, not something to memorise.

Remember: Test routes are chosen by your examiner on the day and may vary depending on traffic or roadworks. These routes are for practice only and won't necessarily match your real test.

What You'll See on Each Centre Page

Route type: Car, Motorcycle, LGV, Taxi, etc.
Step-by-step directions: Written instructions in the same format as an official test route.
Route stats: Step count, number of roundabouts, left and right turns, traffic lights.
Pass rate & waiting time for the centre where available.
Nearby centres with their own routes and stats.

Example Route Directions

Here's what a typical set of route directions looks like:

Step	Road	Instruction
1	Driving Test Centre	Turn Left
2	West Road	End of road — Turn Right
3	Pogmoor Road	Traffic lights — Turn Left
4	Gawber Road	First Right
5	Queens Drive	End of road — Turn Right
6	Huddersfield Road	Fourth Right
7	Granville Street	Turn Left
8	Salisbury Street	End of road — Turn Left

Want the Latest Routes?

The Driving Test Routes app by RouteLed contains the most up-to-date test routes based on recent, real tests and instructor feedback. It includes regularly updated verified routes, GPS turn-by-turn navigation, and offline access.

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Pass Rates & Waiting Times

Pass rate and waiting time data is sourced from publicly available DVSA statistical releases. Not all centres appear in DVSA publications — smaller and rural centres are often excluded from published datasets.

Legal Note

We are not affiliated with the DVSA. The routes provided are for guidance and practice only. Always drive safely and follow current UK road rules and signage.

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