Barking (Tanner Street) Driving Test Routes

Key Test Route Highlights

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.

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.

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.

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.