Original Published Test Routes
Step-by-step directions for all 19 original DVSA-published routes from Brighton Hill Centre.
Route & Road Guide
Road Type Split
Approximate breakdown based on road names and instructions across all 19 routes.
What to Expect at Basingstoke
- With 10.4 roundabouts per route on average, Basingstoke is more roundabout-intensive than most UK centres. Route 15 has the highest concentration with 16, including Brighton Way.
- At 57%, the pass rate here is 9.1 points above the national average of 47.9% — making Basingstoke one of the more candidate-friendly centres in the UK.
- Traffic lights appear on most routes — 21 encounters in total. Approach speed and smooth pull-away technique are both assessed.
- Familiarise yourself with Brighton Way, Sullivan Rd and Winchester Rd before your test — they come up repeatedly across the routes and knowing their junctions and speed limits will save you on the day.
- Routes here range from 28 to 36 steps — each has a distinct character, so practising the full set is worth the time.
Tricky Spots on the Basingstoke 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Way | 19 / 19 | Roundabout | |
| Sullivan Rd | 19 / 19 | Roundabout | |
| Winchester Rd | 18 / 19 | Roundabout | |
| Ringway West | 14 / 19 | Roundabout | |
| Worting Rd | 10 / 19 | Roundabout | |
| The Harrow Way | 8 / 19 | Roundabout | |
| Pack Lane | 7 / 19 | Roundabout | |
| Ringway South | 7 / 19 | Roundabout | |
| Churchill Way West | 6 / 19 | Roundabout | |
| Hatch Warren Way | 6 / 19 | Roundabout |
Roundabout Analysis
The routes include 198 roundabouts across 19 routes — these are the most important.
Basingstoke Test Centre
Brighton Hill Centre, Basingstoke, RG22 4LR
- 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