Original Published Test Routes
Step-by-step directions for all 14 original DVSA-published routes from Ground Floor, Civic Centre, Tannery Lane, Ashford.
Route & Road Guide
Road Type Split
Approximate breakdown based on road names and instructions across all 14 routes.
What to Expect at Ashford (Kent)
- With 7.2 roundabouts per route on average, Ashford (Kent) is more roundabout-intensive than most UK centres. Route 4 has the highest concentration with 10, including Mace Lane.
- Route 6 alone has 7 sets of traffic lights — the most of any route here. Confident, smooth stops and pull-aways are essential.
- At 54%, the pass rate here is 6.1 points above the national average of 47.9% — making Ashford (Kent) one of the more candidate-friendly centres in the UK.
- Left turns dominate these routes — 143 vs 97 right. Observation and positioning for left-turn junctions is worth specific practice.
- Familiarise yourself with Wellesley Rd, North Street and Canterbury Rd before your test — they come up repeatedly across the routes and knowing their junctions and speed limits will save you on the day.
- Routes here range from 22 to 31 steps — each has a distinct character, so practising the full set is worth the time.
Tricky Spots on the Ashford (Kent) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellesley Rd | 14 / 14 | Left turn | |
| North Street | 10 / 14 | Right turn | |
| Canterbury Rd | 8 / 14 | Left turn | |
| Hythe Rd | 8 / 14 | Right turn | |
| Romney Marsh Rd | 8 / 14 | Roundabout | |
| Hardinge Rd | 7 / 14 | Right turn | |
| Hardinge Rd / Wellesley Rd | 7 / 14 | Left turn | |
| Magazine Rd | 6 / 14 | Right turn | |
| Maidstone Rd | 6 / 14 | Roundabout | |
| Bad Munstereifel Rd | 5 / 14 | Roundabout |
Roundabout Analysis
The routes include 101 roundabouts across 14 routes — these are the most important.
Ashford (Kent) Test Centre
Ground Floor, Civic Centre, Tannery Lane, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1PL
- 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