Original Published Test Routes
Step-by-step directions for all 20 original DVSA-published routes from Warbreck Hill Road.
Route & Road Guide
Road Type Split
Approximate breakdown based on road names and instructions across all 20 routes.
What to Expect at Blackpool
- With 6.6 roundabouts per route on average, Blackpool is more roundabout-intensive than most UK centres. Route 1 has the highest concentration with 13, including Warbreck Hill Rd.
- Route 4 alone has 9 sets of traffic lights — the most of any route here. Confident, smooth stops and pull-aways are essential.
- The 48% pass rate at Blackpool is broadly in line with the national average of 47.9% — this is a fair, well-rounded test where solid all-round preparation is rewarded.
- Familiarise yourself with Government Buildings, Warbreck Hill Rd and Devonshire 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 23 to 31 steps — each has a distinct character, so practising the full set is worth the time.
Tricky Spots on the Blackpool 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government Buildings | 20 / 20 | Right turn | |
| Warbreck Hill Rd | 20 / 20 | Right turn | |
| Devonshire Rd | 16 / 20 | Roundabout | |
| Bispham Rd | 14 / 20 | Right turn | |
| Ashfield Rd | 13 / 20 | Right turn | |
| Warren Drive | 13 / 20 | Roundabout | |
| Amounderness Way | 10 / 20 | Roundabout | |
| Poulton Rd | 10 / 20 | Roundabout | |
| Redbank Rd | 10 / 20 | Roundabout | |
| Fleetwood Rd | 9 / 20 | Right turn |
Roundabout Analysis
The routes include 132 roundabouts across 20 routes — these are the most important.
Blackpool Test Centre
Warbreck Hill Road, Blackpool, FY2 0XE
- 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