Original Published Test Routes
Step-by-step directions for all 9 original DVSA-published routes from Llandegai Industrial Estate, Llandygai, Bangor.
S
MPTC
Start from test centre
2
Industrial Estate
At end of road, turn left
3
Industrial Estate
At roundabout, turn left
4
Ffordd Llandygai
Take the 2nd left
5
Stryd Fawr
Road continues
6
Ffordd Glynne
At end of road, turn left
7
Ffordd Garth
At roundabout, go ahead
8
Ffordd Deiniol
At roundabout, go ahead
9
Ffordd Deiniol
At traffic lights, turn left
10
Ffordd Farrar
At end of road, turn right
11
Stryd Fawr
At traffic lights, turn right
12
Ffordd Yr Orsaf
At traffic lights, go ahead
13
Ffordd Caergybi
At roundabout, turn left
14
Ffordd Ffriddoedd
At end of road, turn right
15
Ffordd Belmont
At roundabout, turn right
16
Ffordd Penrhos
At roundabout, 2nd exit, go ahead
17
Ffordd Penrhos
Take the 3rd left
18
Ffordd Cynan
Turn right
19
Ffordd Cynan
At end of road, turn right
20
Ffordd Penrhos
At roundabout, turn left
21
New Road
At roundabout, go ahead
22
A55
Take the 2nd left
23
A55 Slip Road
At roundabout, turn left
24
A5
At roundabout, go ahead
25
Ffordd Llandygai
At roundabout, turn left
26
Industrial Estate
Turn right
F
MPTC
Return to test centre
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S
MPTC
Start from test centre
2
Industrial Estate
At end of road, turn left
3
Industrial Estate
At roundabout, turn right
4
Ffordd Llandygai
At roundabout, go ahead
5
A5
At roundabout, go ahead
6
A5
At roundabout, 3rd exit, turn right
7
A55
Take the 2nd left
8
A55 Slip Road
At roundabout, 2nd exit, go ahead
9
Ffordd Faenol
Turn left
10
Ffordd Penrhos
At roundabout, go ahead
11
Ffordd Penrhos
At roundabout, go ahead
12
Ffordd Penrhos
Turn right
13
Ffordd Coed Mawr
At roundabout, go ahead
14
Ffordd Coed Mawr
At roundabout, turn left
15
Ffordd Caernarfon
At roundabout, 3rd exit, go ahead
16
Ffordd Caernarfon
At roundabout, go ahead
17
Ffordd Caernarfon
Turn left
18
Ffordd Penchwintan
At roundabout, turn right
19
Ffordd Belmont
Turn left
20
Lon y Bryn
Turn right
21
Bryn Eithinog
Road continues
22
Ffordd Ffriddoedd
At roundabout, turn right
23
Ffordd Caergybi
At traffic lights, turn left
24
Ffordd Deiniol
At roundabout, 1st exit, go ahead
25
Ffordd Deiniol
At roundabout, go ahead
26
Ffordd Garth
Road continues
27
Lon Glan y Mor
Road continues
28
Ffordd Llandygai
At roundabout, turn right
29
Industrial Estate
Turn right
F
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Return to test centre
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S
MPTC
Start from test centre
2
Industrial Estate
At end of road, turn left
3
Industrial Estate
At roundabout, turn left
4
Ffordd Llandygai
Turn left
5
Rhodfa Penrhyn
At end of road, turn left
6
Ffordd Llandygai
Road continues
7
Lon Glan y Mor
Road continues
8
Ffordd Garth
At roundabout, go ahead
9
Ffordd Deiniol
At roundabout, go ahead
10
Ffordd Deiniol
At traffic lights, turn left
11
Ffordd Farrar
At traffic lights, turn right
12
Stryd Fawr
Road continues
13
Ffordd Caernarfon
At roundabout, go ahead
14
Ffordd Caernarfon
At roundabout, go ahead
15
Ffordd Caernarfon
At roundabout, turn right
16
Ffordd Coed Mawr
At roundabout, go ahead
17
Ffordd Coed Mawr
At end of road, turn left
18
Ffordd Penrhos
At roundabout, go ahead
19
Ffordd Penrhos
At roundabout, turn right
20
Lon Newydd
At roundabout, go ahead
21
A55
Take the 2nd left
22
A55 Slip Road
At roundabout, turn left
23
A5
At roundabout, go ahead
24
Ffordd Llandygai
At roundabout, turn left
25
Industrial Estate
Turn right
F
MPTC
Return to test centre
This route is based on older published data. Get the current verified version on the app — with satnav navigation.
S
MPTC
Start from test centre
2
Industrial Estate
At end of road, turn right
3
Industrial Estate
At roundabout, turn right
4
Ffordd Llandygai
At roundabout, turn left
5
Ffordd Llandygai
Turn right
6
Old A5
Turn right
7
Tan y Bryn
At end of road, turn left
8
A5
At roundabout, go ahead
9
A5
At roundabout, turn right
10
Ffordd Felin Hen
Turn left
11
B4409
Take the 2nd left
12
Ffordd Tanrhiw
At end of road, turn left
13
A5
At roundabout, go ahead
14
A5
At roundabout, turn right
15
A55
Turn left
16
Tan y Lon
Road continues
17
Ffordd Llandygai
At roundabout, turn right
18
Ffordd Llandygai
At roundabout, go ahead
19
Ffordd Llandygai
Take the 2nd left
20
Stryd Fawr
Turn right
21
Ffordd y Traeth
At end of road, turn right
22
Lon Glan y Mor
Road continues
23
Ffordd Llandygai
At roundabout, turn right
24
Industrial Estate
Turn right
F
MPTC
Return to test centre
This route is based on older published data. Get the current verified version on the app — with satnav navigation.
S
MPTC
Start from test centre
2
Industrial Estate
At end of road, turn left
3
Industrial Estate
At roundabout, turn right
4
Ffordd Llandygai
At roundabout, go ahead
5
A5
At roundabout, go ahead
6
A5
At roundabout, turn right
7
A55
Take the 4th left
8
A55 Slip Road
At end of road, turn left
9
Lon Pant
Turn right
10
Lon Refail
Take the 3rd left
11
Ffordd Teifion
Turn right
12
Lon y Wennol
At end of road, turn left
13
Lon Wylan
At end of road, turn left
14
Ffordd Penmynydd
At end of road, turn left
15
Ffordd Caergybi
Take the 4th right
16
A55
Turn left
17
A55 Slip Road
At roundabout, turn left
18
Ffordd Treborth
At roundabout, turn right
19
Ffordd Caergybi
At roundabout, go ahead
20
Ffordd Caergybi
At roundabout, go ahead
21
Ffordd Caergybi
At traffic lights, turn left
22
Ffordd Deiniol
At roundabout, 1st exit, go ahead
23
Ffordd Deiniol
At roundabout, go ahead
24
Ffordd Garth
Road continues
25
Lon Glan y Mor
Road continues
26
Ffordd Llandygai
At roundabout, turn right
27
Industrial Estate
Turn right
F
MPTC
Return to test centre
This route is based on older published data. Get the current verified version on the app — with satnav navigation.
S
MPTC
Start from test centre
2
Industrial Estate
At end of road, turn left
3
Industrial Estate
At roundabout, turn right
4
Ffordd Llandygai
At roundabout, go ahead
5
A5
At roundabout, go ahead
6
A5
At roundabout, turn right
7
A55
Take the 1st left
8
A55 Slip Road
At roundabout, turn right
9
Ffordd Caernarfon
At roundabout, go ahead
10
Ffordd Caernarfon
At roundabout, turn left
11
Ffordd Coed Mawr
At roundabout, go ahead
12
Ffordd Coed Mawr
At end of road, turn left
13
Ffordd Penrhos
Take the 3rd left
14
Ffordd Cynan
Turn right
15
Ffordd Cynan
At end of road, turn right
16
Ffordd Penrhos
At roundabout, turn left
17
Lon Newydd
At roundabout, 3rd exit, turn right
18
Ffordd Treborth
At roundabout, turn right
19
Fordd Caergybi
At roundabout, go ahead
20
Fordd Caergybi
Take the 2nd right
21
Ffordd Coleg
Turn right
22
Lon Cariadon
At roundabout, turn left
23
Ffordd Garth
Road continues
24
Ffordd Llandygai
At roundabout, turn right
25
Industrial Estate
Turn left
F
MPTC
Return to test centre
This route is based on older published data. Get the current verified version on the app — with satnav navigation.
S
MPTC
Start from test centre
2
Industrial Estate
At end of road, turn left
3
Industrial Estate
At roundabout, turn left
4
Ffordd Llandygai
Turn left
5
Rhodfa Penrhyn
Turn right
6
Ffordd Tan-y-Bryn
At end of road, turn right
7
Ffordd y Castell
At end of road, turn right
8
Rhodfa Penrhyn
At end of road, turn right
9
Ffordd Llandygai
At roundabout, go ahead
10
Ffordd Llandygai
At roundabout, turn left
11
Ffordd Llandygai
Road continues
12
Tan-y-Lon
Turn left
13
Hendre
Turn left
14
Hendre
Turn left
15
A55
Turn left
16
A55 Slip Road
At roundabout, turn left
17
A5
At roundabout, go ahead
18
A5
Take the 3rd right
19
Ffordd Llwyn Bleddyn
At end of road, turn right
20
Hen Durnpike
Take the 2nd right
21
Cerrig-Llwydion
At end of road, turn right
22
Lon Caerhefyn
At end of road, turn left
23
A5
At roundabout, go ahead
24
Ffordd Llandygai
At roundabout, turn left
25
Industrial Estate
Turn right
F
MPTC
Return to test centre
This route is based on older published data. Get the current verified version on the app — with satnav navigation.
S
MPTC
Start from test centre
2
Industrial Estate
At end of road, turn right
3
Industrial Estate
At roundabout, turn left
4
Ffordd Llandygai
Take the 2nd left
5
Stryd Fawr
Turn right
6
Ffordd y Traeth
At end of road, turn left
7
Lon Glan y Mor
Turn left
8
Lon Seiriol
Turn right
9
Ffordd Islwyn
At end of road, turn right
10
Ffordd Glynne
At end of road, turn left
11
Ffordd Garth
At roundabout, turn right
12
Lon Cariadon
At end of road, turn left
13
Ffordd y Coleg
Road continues
14
Ffordd Meirion
At end of road, turn left
15
Ffordd Menai
Take the 1st right
16
Ffordd Bwcle
Road continues
17
Ffordd Hwfa
Road continues
18
Lon Efelyn
At end of road, turn right
19
Ffordd Menai
At end of road, turn right
20
Fordd Caergybi
At roundabout, go ahead
21
Fordd Caergybi
At roundabout, turn left
22
Fordd Treborth
At roundabout, turn right
23
A55
Take the 2nd left
24
A55 Slip Road
At roundabout, turn left
25
A5
At roundabout, go ahead
26
Ffordd Llandygai
At roundabout, turn left
27
Industrial Estate
Turn right
F
MPTC
Return to test centre
This route is based on older published data. Get the current verified version on the app — with satnav navigation.
S
MPTC
Start from test centre
2
Industrial Estate
At end of road, turn left
3
Industrial Estate
At roundabout, turn right
4
Ffordd Llandygai
At roundabout, go ahead
5
A5
At roundabout, go ahead
6
A5
At roundabout, turn right
7
Ffordd Felin Hen
At roundabout, turn right
8
Bwlch Nant y Garth
At end of road, turn right
9
B4547
At roundabout, turn left
10
Bryn Faenol
At roundabout, turn left
11
Ffordd y Parc
At roundabout, go ahead
12
Ffordd y Parc
Take the 2nd right
13
Ffordd Gelli Morgan
At end of road, turn right
14
Ffordd y Llyn
At end of road, turn left
15
Ffordd y Parc
At roundabout, go ahead
16
Ffordd y Parc
At roundabout, go ahead
17
Ffordd Treborth
At roundabout, turn right
18
Lon Newydd
At roundabout, turn left
19
Ffordd Penrhos
At roundabout, go ahead
20
Ffordd Penrhos
Turn right
21
Ffordd Coed Mawr
At roundabout, go ahead
22
Ffordd Coed Mawr
At roundabout, turn right
23
Ffordd Caernarfon
At roundabout, go ahead
24
Ffordd Caernarfon
At roundabout, go ahead
25
Ffordd Caernarfon
Turn left
26
A55
Turn left
27
A55 Slip Road
At roundabout, turn left
28
A5
At roundabout, go ahead
29
Ffordd Llandygai
At roundabout, turn left
30
Industrial Estate
Turn right
F
MPTC
Return to test centre
This route is based on older published data. Get the current verified version on the app — with satnav navigation.
Route & Road Guide
Road Type Split
Approximate breakdown based on road names and instructions across all 9 routes.
Residential
84%
A-Roads
15%
Town / B-Roads
1%
What to Expect at Bangor
- Roundabouts are a defining feature — averaging 12.1 per route. Route 9 is the most demanding with 20, including A5.
- Pass rate 61% — 13.1 points above the national average of 47.9%. One of the more achievable centres, though solid local route knowledge is still the best preparation.
- Relatively open routes — averaging just 11 turns per route. Speed management and smooth progress matter here as much as junction accuracy.
- Route lengths range from 25 to 31 steps — practise all routes rather than focusing on one.
- 7 traffic light encounters across all routes — worth practising smooth stops and confident pull-aways before your test.
- Key roads to know: Ffordd Ffriddoedd, Ffordd Treborth and Lon Newydd — these appear across the most routes and are the most likely to feature on your test.
Tricky Spots on the Bangor Test
Junctions and road sections that appear frequently and catch learners out.
1
Busy Mini Roundabouts Through Bangor Town Centre
You'll likely pass through a series of mini roundabouts on Ffordd Garth, Ffordd Deiniol, and Ffordd Caernarfon. These can appear quickly one after another, so it’s important to keep your observations sharp, be ready to give way, and maintain smooth clutch control to stay in flow with traffic.
2
A55 and Dual Carriageway Practice
Each route includes a section on the A55, where you’ll join via a slip road. This is a great opportunity to show confidence when merging at higher speeds. Make sure you use mirrors, signal in good time, and match the flow of traffic when joining or leaving the carriageway.
3
Penrhos and Coed Mawr: Roundabout Hotspots
Areas like Ffordd Penrhos and Ffordd Coed Mawr include multiple roundabouts in close succession. Some are standard size while others are mini roundabouts, so be ready to alternate between different junction styles. Good lane positioning and early planning are key here.
4
Industrial Estate Start and End Points
Your test will begin and end within the Bangor Industrial Estate, which means navigating tight turns, parked vehicles, and possibly pedestrians right from the start. Don’t rush—take your time to observe clearly and make smooth gear changes as you set off or return.
Most Frequent Roads
These roads appear across the most routes — be sure to practise them.
| Road | Routes | Frequency | Typical Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ffordd Ffriddoedd | 2 / 9 | Right turn | |
| Ffordd Treborth | 3 / 9 | Roundabout | |
| Lon Newydd | 3 / 9 | Roundabout | |
| Ffordd Belmont | 2 / 9 | Roundabout | |
| Ffordd Cynan | 2 / 9 | Right turn | |
| Ffordd Farrar | 2 / 9 | Right turn | |
| Ffordd Felin Hen | 2 / 9 | Left turn | |
| Fordd Caergybi | 2 / 9 | Roundabout | |
| Rhodfa Penrhyn | 2 / 9 | Right turn | |
| Lon Cariadon | 2 / 9 | Roundabout |
Roundabout Analysis
The routes include 109 roundabouts across 9 routes — these are the most important.
A5
High
Ffordd Llandygai
High
Industrial Estate
High
A55 Slip Road
High
Ffordd Penrhos
High
Ffordd Caernarfon
Medium
Ffordd Coed Mawr
Medium
Ffordd Deiniol
Medium
Bangor Test Centre
Address
Bangor Driving Test Centre
Llandegai Industrial Estate, Llandygai, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 4YH
Llandegai Industrial Estate, Llandygai, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 4YH
Phone
Amenities
Disabled Access
Parking
Toilets
Tests Offered
ADI part 3
Car
Motorcycle module 1
Motorcycle module 2
Opening Hours
- 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
Pass Rate
61.0%
vs 47.9% national average
Waiting Time
7.5 wks
Latest DVSA data
Routes Available
9
ADI part 3, Car, Motorcycle module 1, Motorcycle module 2
Avg Route Length
27
Steps (25–31 range)