Original Published Test Routes
Step-by-step directions for all 26 original DVSA-published routes from West Road, Barnsley.
Route & Road Guide
Road Type Split
Approximate breakdown based on road names and instructions across all 26 routes.
What to Expect at Barnsley
- Route 21 alone has 8 sets of traffic lights — the most of any route here. Confident, smooth stops and pull-aways are essential.
- At 51%, the pass rate here is 3.1 points above the national average of 47.9% — making Barnsley one of the more candidate-friendly centres in the UK.
- There is a big spread in route complexity — Route 6 is the longest and most demanding at 39 steps, while Route 15 is the most manageable at 23. Practise both ends of the range.
- Familiarise yourself with Pogmoor Rd, West Rd and Summer Lane before your test — they come up repeatedly across the routes and knowing their junctions and speed limits will save you on the day.
- Roundabouts are limited here — just 50 encounters across all routes — though approach positioning and exit signalling are still assessed.
Tricky Spots on the Barnsley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pogmoor Rd | 26 / 26 | Left turn | |
| West Rd | 26 / 26 | Right turn | |
| Summer Lane | 14 / 26 | Left turn | |
| Huddersfield Rd | 12 / 26 | Right turn | |
| Racecommon Rd | 12 / 26 | Right turn | |
| Gawber Rd | 11 / 26 | Left turn | |
| Redbrook Rd | 11 / 26 | Left turn | |
| Broadway | 10 / 26 | Straight ahead | |
| Church St | 10 / 26 | Left turn | |
| Dodworth Rd | 10 / 26 | Right turn |
Roundabout Analysis
The routes include 50 roundabouts across 26 routes — these are the most important.
Barnsley Test Centre
West Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 2DH
- 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