Original Published Test Routes
Step-by-step directions for all 14 original DVSA-published routes from 84 Tanner Street, Barking, Essex.
S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
Longbridge Rd
Take the 1st right
3
Wilmington Gardens
At end of road, turn right
4
Salisbury Rd
Take the 3rd right
5
Cecil Avenue
Turn left
6
Priory Rd
At end of road, turn left
7
Salisbury Rd
At end of road, turn left
8
Upney Lane
Take the 1st right
9
Beccles Drive
At roundabout, 1st exit, turn left
10
Cavendish Gardens
At end of road, turn left
11
Westrow Drive
At end of road, turn left
12
Longbridge Rd
At traffic lights, turn right
13
South Park Drive
At end of road, turn left
14
Green Lane
At roundabout, 2nd exit, turn right
15
Winston Way
At roundabout, turn left
16
Ilford Lane
Road continues
17
Fanshawe Avenue
Turn right
F
Tanner St
Return to test centre
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S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
Longbridge Rd
At traffic lights, turn left
3
South Park Drive
Turn left
4
Water Lane
Turn right
5
Meadway
Turn left
6
Levett Gardens
At end of road, turn left
7
Goodmayes Lane
Turn right
8
Abbotsford Rd
Take the 2nd right
9
Alloa Rd
At end of road, turn left
10
Green Lane
Turn right
11
Seven Kings Rd
At end of road, turn left
12
High Rd
Road continues
13
Green Lane
At roundabout, 2nd exit, turn right
14
Sunnyside Rd
At roundabout, turn right
15
Albert Rd
Take the 3rd left
16
Richmond Rd
Turn right
17
Grange Rd
At end of road, turn left
18
Ilford Lane
Road continues
19
Fanshawe Avenue
Turn right
F
Tanner St
Return to test centre
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S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
Monteagle Avenue
At end of road, turn right
3
Fanshawe Avenue
Take the 2nd left
4
Victoria Rd
Turn left
5
Loxford Rd
Turn left
6
Victoria Rd
Road continues
7
Uphall Rd
Take the 2nd right
8
Roman Rd
At end of road, turn left
9
Ilford Lane
Turn right
10
Loxford Lane
At end of road, turn left
11
South Park Drive
Turn left
12
South Park Terrace
At end of road, turn right
13
South Park Rd
At end of road, turn left
14
Green Lane
At roundabout, 2nd exit, turn right
15
Winston Way
At roundabout, 2nd exit, turn right
16
Chapel Rd
Turn left
17
Ilford Hill
Turn left
18
A406 (South)
Turn left
19
A13
Turn left
20
Gascoigne Rd
At roundabout, 1st exit, turn left
21
St Paul's Rd
Road continues
22
Abbey Road
At roundabout, 3rd exit, turn right
23
Barking Relief Rd
At roundabout, 2nd exit
24
Longbridge Rd
Take the 2nd left
F
Park Avenue
Return to test centre
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S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
Longbridge Rd
Take the 1st right
3
Wilmington Gardens
Take the 1st right
4
Rosslyn Rd
Take the 3rd right
5
Cecil Rd
At roundabout, 2nd exit
6
Barking Relief Rd
At roundabout, 1st exit, turn left
7
Abbey Rd
Road continues
8
St Paul's Rd
At roundabout, turn right
9
Ripple Rd
Turn left
10
Lambourne Rd
Turn left
11
Dawson Avenue
At end of road, turn left
12
Upney Lane
Road continues
13
South Park Drive
At traffic lights, turn left
14
Green Lane
At roundabout, 1st exit, turn left
15
Sunnyside Rd
At roundabout, turn right
16
Albert Rd
Take the 3rd left
17
Richmond Rd
Turn right
18
Grange Rd
At end of road, turn left
19
Ilford Lane
Road continues
20
Fanshawe Avenue
Turn right
F
Tanner St
Return to test centre
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S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
Longbridge Rd
Turn left
3
Meadway
Turn right
4
Levett Gardens
Turn left
5
Gyllyngdune Gardens
Turn right
6
Egerton Gardens
At end of road, turn right
7
Westrow Gardens
At end of road, turn left
8
Levett Gardens
At end of road, turn left
9
Goodmayes Lane
Turn right
10
Mayesbrook Rd
Turn left
11
Aberdour Rd
Turn left
12
Mayesbrook Rd
At end of road, turn right
13
Becontree Avenue
Road continues
14
Lodge Avenue
At roundabout, 2nd exit
15
A13
Turn left
16
A13 Exit Slip
At traffic lights, turn right
17
Mover's Lane
At end of road, turn left
18
Ripple Rd
Road continues
19
St. Paul's Rd
Road continues
20
Abbey Rd
At roundabout, turn right
21
Barking Relief Rd
Take the 2nd left
22
Queens Rd
Road continues
F
Tanner St
Return to test centre
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S
Park Avenue
Start from test centre
2
Longbridge Rd
Turn right
3
Wilmington Gardens
Turn right
4
Salisbury Avenue
Take the 3rd right
5
Cecil Rd
Turn left
6
Rosslyn Rd
At end of road, turn right
7
Levett Rd
At end of road, turn right
8
Upney Lane
At traffic lights, turn left
9
Ripple Rd
At roundabout, 2nd exit
10
A13
Turn left
11
Gale St
At end of road, turn right
12
Porters Avenue
At traffic lights, turn left
13
Wood Lane
Road continues
14
Longbridge Rd
Turn right
F
Park Avenue
Return to test centre
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S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
Longbridge Rd
Take the 2nd left
3
Brixham Gardens
Turn right
4
Seaton Rd
At end of road, turn right
5
Meadway
At end of road, turn left
6
Longbridge Rd
At traffic lights, turn right
7
Lodge Avenue
At roundabout, 3rd exit, turn right
8
Ripple Rd
Take the 2nd right
9
Stuart Rd
At end of road, turn right
10
Dawson Ave
Turn left
11
Lambourne Rd
At end of road, turn right
12
Ripple Rd
Road continues
13
St. Paul's Rd
Road continues
14
Abbey Rd
At roundabout, 3rd exit, turn right
15
Barking Relief Rd
Take the 2nd left
16
Queens Rd
Road continues
F
Tanner St
Return to test centre
This route is based on older published data. Get the current verified version on the app — with satnav navigation.
S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
Longbridge Rd
At traffic lights, turn left
3
South Park Drive
Turn left
4
South Park Terrace
At end of road, turn right
5
South Park Rd
Turn right
6
South Park Crescent
At end of road, turn left
7
South Park Drive
At traffic lights, turn right
8
Green Lane
Turn right
9
Goodmayes Lane
Turn left
10
Abbotsford Rd
Turn right
11
Aberdour Rd
At end of road, turn left
12
Green Lane
Turn left
13
Seven King's Rd
At end of road, turn left
14
High Rd
Road continues
15
Green Lane
At roundabout, turn right
16
Sunnyside Rd
Take the 3rd right
17
Grange Rd
At end of road, turn left
18
Ilford Lane
Road continues
19
Fanshawe Avenue
Turn right
F
Tanner St
Return to test centre
This route is based on older published data. Get the current verified version on the app — with satnav navigation.
S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
Longbridge Rd
At traffic lights, turn right
3
Upney Lane
Turn right
4
Levett Rd
Take the 3rd left
5
Hurstbourne Gardens
At end of road, turn left
6
Salisbury Avenue
At end of road, turn left
7
Upney Lane
Turn right
8
Beccles Drive
At roundabout, 3rd exit, turn right
9
Melford Avenue
At roundabout, turn left
10
Beccles Drive
At end of road, turn left
11
Upney Lane
At traffic lights, turn right
12
Ripple Rd
Turn right
13
Stuart Rd
At end of road, turn right
14
Dawson Avenue
Turn left
15
Lambourne Rd
At end of road, turn left
16
Ripple Rd
At roundabout, turn left
17
Lodge Ave
At traffic lights, turn left
18
Longbridge Rd
At traffic lights, turn right
19
South Park Drive
Turn left
20
Loxford Lane
At end of road, turn left
21
Ilford Lane
Road continues
22
Fanshawe Avenue
Turn right
F
Tanner St
Return to test centre
This route is based on older published data. Get the current verified version on the app — with satnav navigation.
S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
Longbridge Rd
Turn left
3
Meadway
At end of road, turn left
4
Longbridge Rd
Turn left
5
Gainsborough Rd
Road continues
6
Butler Rd
Turn right
7
Mayesbrook Rd
Turn right
8
Becontree Avenue
Road continues
9
Lodge Avenue
At roundabout, 2nd exit
10
A13
Turn left
11
A13 Exit Slip
At traffic lights, turn right
12
Mover's Lane
At end of road, turn left
13
Ripple Rd
At roundabout, turn right
14
Ripple Rd
At roundabout, turn left
15
St. Paul's Rd
At roundabout, 2nd exit
16
Abbey Rd
At roundabout, 3rd exit, turn right
17
Barking Relief Rd
At roundabout, 1st exit, turn left
18
Fanshawe Avenue
Turn left
F
Tanner St
Return to test centre
This route is based on older published data. Get the current verified version on the app — with satnav navigation.
S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
Longbridge Rd
At traffic lights, turn left
3
South Park Drive
Turn right
4
Ashburton Avenue
Take the 3rd right
5
Meadway
Turn left
6
Meadway
Turn right
7
Levett Gardens
Turn left
8
Gyllyngdune Gardens
Turn left
9
Breamore Rd
At end of road, turn left
10
Water Lane
Turn right
11
Esher Rd
At end of road, turn right
12
South Park Drive
At traffic lights, turn left
13
Green Lane
At roundabout, turn right
14
Winston Way
At roundabout, 1st exit
15
Winston Way
At roundabout, turn right
16
Chapel Rd
Road continues
17
Ilford Hill
Turn left
18
A406 (South)
Turn left
19
A406 Exit Slip
At roundabout, 2nd exit
20
London Rd
At roundabout, 3rd exit
21
London Rd
At traffic lights, turn left
22
London Rd
At traffic lights, turn left
23
North St
At traffic lights, turn right
24
Barking Relief Rd
At roundabout, 1st exit, turn left
25
Fanshawe Avenue
Turn left
F
Tanner St
Return to test centre
This route is based on older published data. Get the current verified version on the app — with satnav navigation.
S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
Longbridge Rd
Turn right
3
Hurstbourne Gardens
Turn left
4
Levett Rd
At end of road, turn right
5
Upney Lane,
Turn left
6
Sandringham Rd
Turn left
7
Melford Avenue
Turn right
8
Sandringham Rd
At end of road, turn left
9
Upney Lane
At traffic lights, turn right
10
Ripple Rd
Turn left
11
Movers lane
Take the 2nd right
12
Howard Rd
Take the 2nd left
13
Greatfield Rd
Turn left
14
Perth Rd
At end of road, turn right
15
Movers Lane
At traffic lights, turn left
16
A13
Turn left
17
A13 Exit Slip
At roundabout, 2nd exit
18
Lodge Avenue
At end of road, turn left
19
Longbridge Rd
Turn right
F
Park Avenue
Return to test centre
This route is based on older published data. Get the current verified version on the app — with satnav navigation.
S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
Monteagle Avenue
Turn right
3
Fanshawe Avenue
Road continues
4
Ilford Lane
Turn right
5
Mortlake Rd
Turn left
6
Richmond Rd
At end of road, turn right
7
Grange Rd
At roundabout, turn left
8
Sunnyside Rd
At roundabout, turn left
9
Albert Rd
Turn right
10
Richmond Rd
Turn right
11
Belmont Rd
At end of road, turn right
12
Sunnyside Rd
At roundabout, turn left
13
Winchester Rd
At end of road, turn right
14
Gordon Rd
Turn left
15
Golfe Rd
At end of road, turn left
16
South Park Rd
Turn right
17
South Park Terrace
At end of road, turn right
18
South Park Rd
At end of road, turn left
19
Green Lane
At roundabout, turn right
20
Winston Way
At roundabout, 1st exit
21
Winston Way
At roundabout, 2nd exit, turn right
22
Chapel Rd
Road continues
23
Ilford Hill
Turn left
24
A406 (South)
Turn left
25
A406 Exit Slip
At roundabout, 2nd exit
26
London Rd
At roundabout, 3rd exit, turn right
27
London Rd
At traffic lights, turn left
28
London Rd
At traffic lights, turn left
29
North St
At traffic lights, turn right
30
Barking Relief Rd
Turn left
31
Queens Rd
Road continues
F
Tanner St
Return to test centre
This route is based on older published data. Get the current verified version on the app — with satnav navigation.
S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
Monteagle Avenue
At end of road, turn right
3
Fanshawe Avenue
Road continues
4
Ilford Lane
Turn left
5
Khartoum Rd
Road continues
6
Uphall Rd
Road continues
7
Victoria Rd
Turn right
8
Loxford Rd
At end of road, turn right
9
Victoria Rd
At end of road, turn left
10
Ilford Lane
At roundabout, 1st exit
11
Chapel Rd
Road continues
12
Ilford Hill
Turn left
13
A406 (South)
Turn left
14
A13
Turn left
15
A13 Exit Slip Lodge Junction
At roundabout, 1st exit
16
Ripple Rd
At traffic lights, turn right
17
Upney Lane
At traffic lights, turn left
18
Longbridge Rd
Turn right
F
Park Avenue
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 14 routes.
Residential
94%
A-Roads
6%
What to Expect at Barking (Tanner Street)
- Expect roundabouts throughout — 3.4 per route on average — Route 13 includes the most with 8, including Green Lane.
- Route 11 alone has 5 sets of traffic lights — the most of any route here. Confident, smooth stops and pull-aways are essential.
- At 38%, Barking (Tanner Street) sits 9.9 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 13 is the longest and most demanding at 32 steps, while Route 6 is the most manageable at 15. Practise both ends of the range.
- Familiarise yourself with Longbridge Rd, Fanshawe Avenue and Ilford Lane before your test — they come up repeatedly across the routes and knowing their junctions and speed limits will save you on the day.
Tricky Spots on the Barking (Tanner Street) Test
Junctions and road sections that appear frequently and catch learners out.
1
Expect a Lot of Mini Roundabouts
These Barking routes take you through several mini roundabouts in areas like Green Lane, Sunnyside Road, and Beccles Drive. These are designed to test your quick judgment and awareness—make sure to check to your right, keep your speed down, and be prepared to stop if needed.
2
Busy Traffic on Ilford Lane and Winston Way
Routes often include sections of Ilford Lane and Winston Way, both of which can be congested with parked vehicles, buses, and pedestrians. Stay calm, use your mirrors frequently, and give yourself extra time when changing lanes or approaching junctions.
3
Dual Carriageway Practice on A406 and A13
One of the routes includes short sections on fast-moving roads like the A406 and A13. These give you a chance to demonstrate safe lane discipline, proper signalling, and confident merging or exiting—watch your mirrors and blind spots carefully here.
4
Residential Areas With Sharp Turns
You'll drive through several tight residential streets like Salisbury Road, Cecil Avenue, and Richmond Road. These often have parked cars on both sides, so be ready for oncoming traffic and use good clutch control for narrow turns and junctions.
Most Frequent Roads
These roads appear across the most routes — be sure to practise them.
| Road | Routes | Frequency | Typical Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longbridge Rd | 13 / 14 | Right turn | |
| Fanshawe Avenue | 10 / 14 | Right turn | |
| Ilford Lane | 8 / 14 | Straight ahead | |
| Ripple Rd | 8 / 14 | Roundabout | |
| Barking Relief Rd | 7 / 14 | Roundabout | |
| Green Lane | 7 / 14 | Roundabout | |
| South Park Drive | 7 / 14 | Left turn | |
| A13 | 6 / 14 | Left turn | |
| Upney Lane | 6 / 14 | Right turn | |
| Meadway | 5 / 14 | Left turn |
Roundabout Analysis
The routes include 48 roundabouts across 14 routes — these are the most important.
Green Lane
High
Barking Relief Rd
Medium
Winston Way
Medium
Abbey Rd
Medium
Lodge Avenue
Medium
Ripple Rd
Medium
Sunnyside Rd
Medium
A406 Exit Slip
Common
Barking (Tanner Street) Test Centre
Address
Barking (Tanner Street) Driving Test Centre
84 Tanner Street, Barking, Essex, Greater London, IG11 8QF
84 Tanner Street, Barking, Essex, Greater London, IG11 8QF
Phone
Amenities
Disabled Access
Toilets
Tests Offered
ADI part 3
Car
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
38.0%
vs 47.9% national average
Waiting Time
16.7 wks
Latest DVSA data
Routes Available
14
ADI part 3, Car
Avg Route Length
21
Steps (15–32 range)