Original Published Test Routes
Step-by-step directions for all 16 original DVSA-published routes from 18/19 Fir Tree Place, Church Road, Ashford.
Route & Road Guide
Road Type Split
Approximate breakdown based on road names and instructions across all 16 routes.
What to Expect at Ashford (London Middlesex)
- Roundabouts are a defining feature — averaging 6.2 per route. Route 10 is the most demanding with 9, including Fordbridge Rd.
- Traffic lights feature heavily — Route 11 includes 5 sets. Approach speed, correct positioning and smooth pull-away are all assessed.
- Routes vary significantly in length — from 17 to 29 steps. Route 13 is the most demanding overall; Route 14 the most straightforward.
- Key roads to know: Fordbridge Rd, Church Rd and Feltham Hill Rd — these appear across the most routes and are the most likely to feature on your test.
- Relatively open routes — averaging just 12 turns per route. Speed management and smooth progress matter here as much as junction accuracy.
Tricky Spots on the Ashford (London Middlesex) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fordbridge Rd | 16 / 16 | Roundabout | |
| Church Rd | 15 / 16 | Left turn | |
| Feltham Hill Rd | 8 / 16 | Roundabout | |
| Feltham Rd | 8 / 16 | Roundabout | |
| Kingston Rd | 8 / 16 | Roundabout | |
| Staines Rd West | 8 / 16 | Roundabout | |
| Stanwell Rd | 8 / 16 | Roundabout | |
| Woodthorpe Rd | 7 / 16 | Roundabout | |
| Ashford Rd | 6 / 16 | Left turn | |
| Convent Way | 6 / 16 | Roundabout |
Roundabout Analysis
The routes include 99 roundabouts across 16 routes — these are the most important.
Ashford (London Middlesex) Test Centre
18/19 Fir Tree Place, Church Road, Ashford, Greater London, TW15 2PJ
- 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