Original Published Test Routes
Step-by-step directions for all 15 original DVSA-published routes from Units 32 - 36, Walker Lines Offices, Beatrice Road.
Route & Road Guide
Road Type Split
Approximate breakdown based on road names and instructions across all 15 routes.
What to Expect at Bodmin
- Roundabouts are a defining feature — averaging 6.2 per route. Route 2 is the most demanding with 9, including A38.
- Pass rate 44% — 3.9 points below the national average of 47.9%. Thorough preparation on these specific routes and roads is particularly important here.
- Routes vary significantly in length — from 23 to 35 steps. Route 2 is the most demanding overall; Route 3 the most straightforward.
- Key roads to know: Dennison Rd, Beacon Rd and St Marys Rd — these appear across the most routes and are the most likely to feature on your test.
Tricky Spots on the Bodmin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dennison Rd | 12 / 15 | Left turn | |
| Beacon Rd | 9 / 15 | Left turn | |
| St Marys Rd | 8 / 15 | Right turn | |
| Westheath Avenue | 8 / 15 | Roundabout | |
| A38 | 7 / 15 | Roundabout | |
| Berrycombe Rd | 7 / 15 | Left turn | |
| Bugle Rd | 7 / 15 | Roundabout | |
| Queens Crescent | 7 / 15 | Left turn | |
| Westheath Rd | 7 / 15 | Roundabout | |
| A30 Dual Carriageway | 6 / 15 | Left turn |
Roundabout Analysis
The routes include 93 roundabouts across 15 routes — these are the most important.
Bodmin Test Centre
Units 32 - 36, Walker Lines Offices, Beatrice Road, Bodmin, PL31 1EN
- 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