Bishops Stortford Driving Test Routes

Road Type Split

Approximate breakdown based on road names and instructions across all 12 routes.

What to Expect at Bishops Stortford

• With 9.3 roundabouts per route on average, Bishops Stortford is more roundabout-intensive than most UK centres. Route 5 has the highest concentration with 13, including London Rd.
• Route 2 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 Bishops Stortford one of the more candidate-friendly centres in the UK.
• There is a big spread in route complexity — Route 2 is the longest and most demanding at 27 steps, while Route 11 is the most manageable at 14. Practise both ends of the range.
• Left turns dominate these routes — 86 vs 43 right. Observation and positioning for left-turn junctions is worth specific practice.
• Familiarise yourself with London Rd, South Rd and A120 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 Bishops Stortford 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.

Roundabout Analysis

The routes include 112 roundabouts across 12 routes — these are the most important.