Original Published Test Routes
Step-by-step directions for all 15 original DVSA-published routes from 7 Aitchison Street, Sword Street, Airdrie.
Route & Road Guide
Road Type Split
Approximate breakdown based on road names and instructions across all 15 routes.
What to Expect at Airdrie
- With 8.7 roundabouts per route on average, Airdrie is more roundabout-intensive than most UK centres. Route 1 has the highest concentration with 14, including Cairnhill Rd.
- At 41%, Airdrie sits 6.9 points below the national average of 47.9% — knowing these routes well before test day makes a measurable difference.
- There is a big spread in route complexity — Route 1 is the longest and most demanding at 32 steps, while Route 10 is the most manageable at 19. Practise both ends of the range.
- Traffic lights appear on most routes — 34 encounters in total. Approach speed and smooth pull-away technique are both assessed.
- Familiarise yourself with Mavisbank St, Deedes St and Cairnhill Rd before your test — they come up repeatedly across the routes and knowing their junctions and speed limits will save you on the day.
- With only 12 turns per route on average, the Airdrie test has an open, flowing character — speed management and road positioning are tested as much as junction handling.
Tricky Spots on the Airdrie Test
Junctions and road sections that appear frequently and catch learners out.
Most Frequent Roads
These roads appear across the most routes — be sure to practise them.
| Road | Routes | Frequency | Typical Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mavisbank St | 11 / 15 | Right turn | |
| Deedes St | 9 / 15 | Left turn | |
| Cairnhill Rd | 8 / 15 | Roundabout | |
| Woodburn Ave | 7 / 15 | Right turn | |
| Aitchison St | 6 / 15 | Right turn | |
| Circular Rd | 6 / 15 | Roundabout | |
| Forrest St | 6 / 15 | Roundabout | |
| Calderbank Rd | 5 / 15 | Roundabout | |
| Davidson St | 5 / 15 | Left turn | |
| Motherwell St | 5 / 15 | Roundabout |
Roundabout Analysis
The routes include 131 roundabouts across 15 routes — these are the most important.
Airdrie Test Centre
7 Aitchison Street, Sword Street, Airdrie, Lanarkshire, ML6 0DA
- Mon 8:00–16:00
- Tue 8:00–16:00
- Wed 8:00–16:00
- Thu 8:00–16:00
- Fri 8:00–16:00
- Sat Closed
- Sun Closed