Original Published Test Routes
Step-by-step directions for all 5 original DVSA-published routes from Blackburn Interchange, Commercial Road, Off Junction 4 M65.
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DTC
Start from test centre
2
Commercial Road
At roundabout, turn left
3
Commercial Road
At roundabout, 3rd exit, turn right
4
Mary Leaver Way
At roundabout, 1st exit, turn left
5
Earcroft Way
At traffic lights, turn left
6
A666
At roundabout, go ahead
7
A666
Go ahead
8
A666
Go ahead
9
A666
At traffic lights, turn left
10
Hardman Way
At traffic lights, turn right
11
Redearth Road
Road continues
12
Sough Road
Turn left
13
Pole Lane
Take the 1st left
14
Priory Drive
At end of road, turn right
15
Marsh House Lane
At roundabout, go ahead
16
Marsh House Lane
At roundabout, turn left
17
Roman Road
At traffic lights, turn left
18
Stopes Brow
At roundabout, turn left
19
Duchess Street
Road continues
20
Greenbank Road
At roundabout, 3rd exit
21
Eccleshill Road
At roundabout, 2nd exit, turn left
22
Mary Leaver Way
At roundabout, 1st exit, turn left
23
Commercial Road
At roundabout, 2nd exit, turn right
24
Commercial Road
Turn left
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DTC
Return to test centre
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DTC
Start from test centre
2
Commercial Road
At roundabout, turn left
3
Commercial Road
At roundabout, 3rd exit, turn right
4
Mary Leaver Way
At roundabout, 1st exit, turn left
5
Earcroft Way
At traffic lights, turn right
6
A666
Take the 1st left
7
Bog Height
Take the 1st right
8
Heys Lane
At roundabout, go ahead
9
Heys Lane
At roundabout, turn left
10
Leyburn Road
Road continues
11
Parklands way
At end of road, turn left
12
Livesey Branch Road
Take the 2nd right
13
Green Lane
At roundabout, turn right
14
Preston Old Road
At traffic lights, turn right
15
Spring Lane
Road continues
16
Stancliffe Street
Road continues
17
Hamilton Street
Road continues
18
Aquaduct Road
At traffic lights, go ahead
19
A666
At traffic lights, turn left
20
Earcroft Way
At roundabout, 4th exit, turn right
21
Mary Leaver Way
At roundabout, 1st exit, turn left
22
Commercial Road
At roundabout, 2nd exit, turn right
23
Commercial Road
Turn left
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DTC
Return to test centre
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S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
Commercial Road
At roundabout, turn left
3
Commercial Road
At roundabout, 3rd exit, turn right
4
Mary Leaver Way
At roundabout, 1st exit, turn left
5
Earcroft Way
At traffic lights, turn right
6
A666
Take the 1st right
7
Sandy Lane
At roundabout, turn right
8
Fore Street
At roundabout, go ahead
9
Stopes Brow
At traffic lights, go ahead
10
Stopes Brow
At traffic lights, go ahead
11
Blackamoor Road
At roundabout, 1st exit
12
Haslingdon Road
At roundabout, 2nd exit
13
Haslingdon Road
At roundabout, 2nd exit
14
Haslingdon Road
At roundabout, 2nd exit, turn right
15
Shadsworth Road
At roundabout, go ahead
16
Shadsworth Road
At roundabout, go ahead
17
Shadsworth Road
At roundabout, turn right
18
Rothesay Road
Turn left
19
Dunoon Drive
At end of road, turn left
20
Rothesay Road
At end of road, turn right
21
Bank Lane
Road continues
22
Haslingdon Old Road
Turn right
23
Lottice Lane
Road continues
24
School Lane
At roundabout, 2nd exit, go ahead
25
Blackamore Road
At traffic lights, go ahead
26
Stopes Brow
At roundabout, turn left
27
Duchess Street
Road continues
28
Greenbank Road
Take the 2nd right
29
Eccleshill Road
At roundabout, go ahead
30
Mary Leaver Way
At roundabout, 1st exit, turn left
31
Commercial Road
At roundabout, 2nd exit, turn right
32
Commercial Road
Turn left
F
DTC
Return to test centre
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S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
Commercial Road
At roundabout, turn left
3
Commercial Road
At roundabout, 3rd exit, turn right
4
Mary Leaver Way
At roundabout, 1st exit, turn left
5
Earcroft Way
At traffic lights, turn right
6
A666
Go ahead
7
A666
At traffic lights, go ahead
8
A666
At traffic lights, turn right
9
Infirmary Road
Road continues
10
Sunny Bank Road
At roundabout, go ahead
11
Sunny Bank Road
At roundabout, go ahead
12
Sunny Bank Road
At roundabout, go ahead
13
Sunny Bank Road
At roundabout
14
Manxman Road
At roundabout, turn right
15
Roman Road
Take the 1st left
16
Sullivan Drive
Take the 2nd right
17
Walton Crescent
At roundabout, turn left
18
Roman Road
At roundabout, go ahead
19
Roman Road
At traffic lights, go ahead
20
Roman Road
At roundabout, turn right
21
Mash House Lane
Turn left
22
Pole Lane
Road continues
23
Sough Lane
At end of road, turn right
24
Redhearth Road
At traffic lights, turn left
25
Hardman Way
At traffic lights, turn right
26
A666
Go ahead
27
A666
At roundabout, go ahead
28
A666
At traffic lights, turn right
29
Earcroft Way
At roundabout, 4th exit, turn right
30
Mary Leaver Way
At roundabout, turn left
31
Commercial Road
At roundabout, 2nd exit, turn right
32
Commercial Road
Turn left
F
DTC
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
Commercial Road
At roundabout, turn left
3
Commercial Road
At roundabout, 3rd exit, turn right
4
Mary Lever Way
At roundabout, 3rd exit, turn right
5
Paul Rink Way
At roundabout, turn left
6
Greenbank Terrace
Road continues
7
Duchess Street
At roundabout, turn right
8
Fore Street
Road continues
9
Stopes Brow
At traffic lights, go ahead
10
Blackamore Road
At traffic lights, go ahead
11
Blackamore Road
At roundabout, 2nd exit, go ahead
12
School Lane
Road continues
13
Lottice lane
Turn left
14
Haslingdon Old Road
Turn left
15
Fecit Brow
Take the 1st left
16
Rothesay Road
Turn right
17
Dunoon Drive
At end of road
18
Rothesay Road
At roundabout, turn left
19
Shadsworth Road
At roundabout, go ahead
20
Shadsworth Road
At roundabout, 2nd exit, go ahead
21
Shadsworth Road
At roundabout, turn left
22
Haslingdon Road
At roundabout, 2nd exit, go ahead
23
Haslingdon Road
At roundabout, 2nd exit, go ahead
24
Haslingdon Road
At roundabout, 3rd exit, turn right
25
Blackamore Road
At traffic lights, go ahead
26
Blackamore Road
At traffic lights, go ahead
27
Stopes Brow
At roundabout, go ahead
28
Fore Street
At roundabout, turn left
29
Sandy Lane
At end of road, turn left
30
A666
At traffic lights, turn left
31
Earcroft Way
At roundabout, 4th exit, turn right
32
Mary Leaver Way
At roundabout, turn left
33
Commercial Road
At roundabout, 2nd exit, turn right
34
Commercial Road
Turn left
F
DTC
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 5 routes.
Residential
90%
A-Roads
10%
What to Expect at Blackburn with Darwen
- Roundabouts are a defining feature — averaging 14.0 per route. Route 5 is the most demanding with 18, including Commercial Road.
- Traffic lights feature heavily — Route 4 includes 7 sets. Approach speed, correct positioning and smooth pull-away are all assessed.
- Pass rate 48%, close to the national average of 47.9% — a fair test. Consistent preparation across all routes is what counts.
- Key roads to know: Greenbank Road, Shadsworth Road and School Lane — these appear across the most routes and are the most likely to feature on your test.
- Relatively open routes — averaging just 8 turns per route. Speed management and smooth progress matter here as much as junction accuracy.
- Route lengths range from 24 to 35 steps — practise all routes rather than focusing on one.
Tricky Spots on the Blackburn with Darwen Test
Junctions and road sections that appear frequently and catch learners out.
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Multi-Roundabout Navigation
From the very start, you’ll likely tackle several roundabouts in quick succession - including those on Commercial Road, Mary Leaver Way, and the A666. Approach each one with a clear plan for positioning and timing, stay calm, and give way to the right.
2
Fast Roads
Most routes involve the A666 or Haslingden Road - faster roads that may require merging or lane changes. Maintain a steady speed, leaving good space, and perform mirror and shoulder checks before moving between lanes or exiting.
3
Residential and Narrow Streets
You’ll be taken into quieter housing areas like Priory Drive, Rothesay Road, or Parklands Way. These tighter streets may involve meeting traffic, parked cars, mini roundabouts, or all 3! Keep things slow... and be ready to give way if needed.
4
Steady Transitions
The routes have been designed to test how you cope adjusting between high-traffic main roads and smaller residential areas. Look ahead to spot changes in speed limits and potential hazards as you transition between these different driving environments.
Most Frequent Roads
These roads appear across the most routes — be sure to practise them.
| Road | Routes | Frequency | Typical Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenbank Road | 2 / 5 | Roundabout | |
| Shadsworth Road | 2 / 5 | Roundabout | |
| School Lane | 2 / 5 | Roundabout | |
| Sandy Lane | 2 / 5 | Roundabout | |
| Rothesay Road | 2 / 5 | Right turn | |
| Roman Road | 2 / 5 | Left turn | |
| Pole Lane | 2 / 5 | Left turn | |
| Lottice lane | 2 / 5 | Straight ahead | |
| Haslingdon Road | 2 / 5 | Roundabout | |
| Haslingdon Old Road | 2 / 5 | Right turn |
Roundabout Analysis
The routes include 70 roundabouts across 5 routes — these are the most important.
Commercial Road
High
Mary Leaver Way
High
Earcroft Way
Medium
Stopes Brow
Medium
A666
Common
Eccleshill Road
Common
Fore Street
Common
Haslingdon Road
Common
Blackburn with Darwen Test Centre
Address
Blackburn with Darwen Driving Test Centre
Blackburn Interchange, Commercial Road, Off Junction 4 M65, Darwen, Blackburn, BB3 0DB
Blackburn Interchange, Commercial Road, Off Junction 4 M65, Darwen, Blackburn, BB3 0DB
Phone
Amenities
Disabled Access
Parking
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
48.0%
vs 47.9% national average
Waiting Time
14.7 wks
Latest DVSA data
Routes Available
5
ADI part 3, Car
Avg Route Length
30
Steps (24–35 range)