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Bolton (Manchester) Driving Test Routes

20 practice routes from 143 Weston Street, Great Lever — step-by-step directions, roundabout breakdowns, and current app routes for your test.

20Routes
537Steps
197Left Turns
175Right Turns
37Roundabouts
122Lights
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Original Published Test Routes

Step-by-step directions for all 20 original DVSA-published routes from 143 Weston Street, Great Lever.

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DTC
Start from test centre
2
Weston St
Turn left
3
Rishton Lane
Turn right
4
Settle St
Turn right
5
Rupert St
Turn right
6
Division St
Road continues
7
Rupert St
Turn left
8
Lever St
Turn right
9
High St
Turn left
10
Bridgeman St
Turn right
11
Swan Lane
Turn left
12
Derby St
Go ahead
13
St Helens Rd
At traffic lights, turn right
14
Deane Church Lane
Turn left
15
Wigan Rd
At traffic lights, turn right
16
Beaumont Rd
Turn right
17
Chorley New Rd
Turn right
18
Park Rd
Go ahead
19
Mayor St
At traffic lights, go ahead
20
College Way
At traffic lights, go ahead
21
Fletcher St
At traffic lights, go ahead
22
Fletcher St
Turn left
23
St Marks St
Turn left
24
Fletcher St
Go ahead
25
Grecian Crescent
Turn left
26
Weston St
Turn left
F
DTC
Return to test centre
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DTC
Start from test centre
2
Weston St
At end of road, turn left
3
Nelson St
At roundabout, 3rd exit, turn right
4
Orlando St
At traffic lights, turn left
5
Manchester Rd
At traffic lights, turn right
6
Bridgeman Place
Turn left
7
Slip Road (St Peters Way)
Go ahead
8
St Peters Way
Go ahead
9
Kay St
Go ahead
10
Blackburn Rd
At traffic lights, turn left
11
Halliwell Rd
At traffic lights, turn left
12
Moss Bank Way
At traffic lights, turn left
13
Captains Clough Rd
At roundabout, 3rd exit, turn right
14
Church Rd
Turn left
15
Moorside Ave
Turn left
16
Chorley Old Rd
Turn right
17
Devonshire Rd
Turn right
18
Wellbeck Rd
Turn left
19
New Hall Lane
Turn left
20
Carlton Rd
Turn left
21
New Hall Lane
Turn left
22
Chorley New Rd
Turn right
23
Dobson Rd
Turn left
24
Gilnow Rd
Turn right
25
Park Rd
Go ahead
26
Mayor St
Go ahead
27
College Way
Go ahead
28
Fletcher St
Go ahead
29
Grecian Crescent
Turn left
30
Weston St
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
Weston St
Turn left
3
Nelson St
Go ahead
4
Thynne St
At roundabout, turn right
5
Orlando St
At traffic lights, turn right
6
Manchester Rd
Turn right
7
St Peters Way
Turn left
8
Bolton Rd
At traffic lights, turn left
9
Long Causeway
At traffic lights, turn right
10
Albert Rd
At traffic lights, turn left
11
Glynne St
Turn left
12
Sutherland St
Turn left
13
Glynne St
Go ahead
14
Plodder Lane
Turn right
15
Bradford Rd
Turn left
16
Green Lane
Go ahead
17
Lever Edge Lane
Turn left
18
Halsall Drive
Go ahead
19
Leonard St
Turn right
20
Settle St
Turn left
21
Rishton Lane
Turn right
22
Weston St
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
Weston St
Turn left
3
Rishton Lane
Turn left
4
Walker Ave
Turn right
5
Bradford Rd
At traffic lights, turn right
6
Minerva Rd
Turn left
7
Brdway
Turn right
8
Kingsland Rd
Go ahead
9
Silverdale Rd
Turn right
10
Bradford Rd
At traffic lights, turn right
11
Plodder Lane
Turn right
12
St Helens Rd
At traffic lights, turn right
13
Morris Green Lane
Turn left
14
Lever Edge Lane
Turn left
15
Aldersyde St
Turn right
16
Chelsea Rd
Turn left
17
Lever Edge Lane
Go ahead
18
Green Lane
At traffic lights, turn left
19
Bradford Rd
Turn left
20
Weston St
Turn right
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
Weston St
Turn left
3
Rishton Lane
Turn right
4
Settle St
Turn right
5
Rupert St
Go ahead
6
Rupert St
Turn right
7
Division St
Turn left
8
Rishton Lane
Go ahead
9
Grecian Crescent
Turn right
10
Lever St
Turn left
11
Coe St
Turn left
12
St Marks St
Turn left
13
Bridgeman St
At traffic lights, turn right
14
Fletcher St
At traffic lights, go ahead
15
College Way
At traffic lights, turn left
16
Deane Rd
Go ahead
17
Wigan Rd
Turn left
18
Hulton Lane
At traffic lights, turn right
19
St Helens Rd
At traffic lights, turn left
20
Salford Rd
At roundabout, 1st exit
21
Watergate Lane
At roundabout, 2nd exit
22
Water Gate Lane
At traffic lights, turn right
23
Plodder Lane
At traffic lights, turn left
24
Bradford Rd
Turn left
25
Weston St
Turn right
F
DTC
Return to test centre
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S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
Weston St
Turn right
3
Rishton Lane / Grecian Crescent / Fletcher St
At traffic lights, go ahead
4
College Way
At traffic lights, go ahead
5
Mayor St
At traffic lights, go ahead
6
Park Rd / Gilnow Rd
Turn right
7
Dobson Rd
Turn left
8
Chorley New Rd
At traffic lights, turn right
9
Somerset Rd
Turn right
10
Devonshire Rd
Turn right
11
Longsdale Rd
Turn left
12
Albert Rd
Turn right
13
Carlton Rd
Turn right
14
Albert Rd
Turn left
15
Chorley New Rd
At traffic lights, go ahead
16
St Georges Rd
At traffic lights, turn left
17
Topp Way
At traffic lights, turn right
18
St Peters Way
Turn left
19
Slip Road
At end of road, turn right
20
Burnden Rd
Turn right
21
Raikes Lane
At traffic lights, turn right
22
Manchester Rd
Turn left
23
Orlando Bridge
At roundabout, turn left
24
Thynne St / Nelson St
Turn right
25
Weston St
Turn right
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
Weston St
Turn left
3
Nelson Street/Thynne Street
At roundabout, 3rd exit, turn right
4
Orlando Street
At traffic lights, turn left
5
Manchester Rd
At traffic lights, turn right
6
Bridgeman Place
At traffic lights, go ahead
7
Bury Road
Turn left
8
Ainsworth Lane
Turn right
9
Wisbeck Road
Turn right
10
Shireburn Avenue
Turn left
11
Station Avenue
Turn left
12
Archer Avenue
Take the 2nd left
13
Marton Avenue
Turn right
14
Marton Avenue
Turn right
15
Archer Avenue
Turn left
16
Crompton Way
At traffic lights, turn left
17
Tonge Moor
At traffic lights, turn left
18
Bury New Road
At traffic lights, turn right
19
St Peters Way
At traffic lights, turn right
20
Bridgeman Place
At traffic lights, turn left
21
Manchester Rd
At traffic lights, turn right
22
Orlando Bridge
At roundabout, 1st exit, turn left
23
Thynne Street
Turn right
24
Lever Street
Turn left
25
Grecian Crescent
Turn left
26
Weston Street
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
Weston St
Turn right
3
Rishton Lane / Grecian Crescent / Fletcher St
Turn right
4
St Marks St
Turn left
5
Coe St
Turn right
6
Bridgeman St
At roundabout, turn left
7
Thynne St
At traffic lights, turn right
8
Trinity St
At traffic lights, go ahead
9
Bridgeman Place
At traffic lights, go ahead
10
Bradford St
At traffic lights, turn right
11
Castle St / Radcliffe Rd
Turn right
12
Hacken Lane / Hacken Bridge Rd / Smiths Rd
Turn left
13
Bolton Rd
At traffic lights, turn right
14
Gladstone Rd
At traffic lights, turn right
15
Glynne St
Turn left
16
Almond St
Turn right
17
Harrowby St
Turn right
18
Sutherland St
Turn right
19
Harrowby St
Turn right
20
Laburnum Rd
Turn left
21
Plodder Lane
Turn right
22
Bradford Road
Turn left
23
Green Lane
Turn right
24
Rishton Lane
Turn right
25
Weston St
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
Weston St
Turn left
3
Rishton Lane
Turn right
4
Settle St
Turn left
5
Leonard St / Halsall Drive
Turn left
6
Lever Edge Lane
Turn right
7
Auberson Rd
Turn left
8
Chelsea Rd
Turn right
9
Westcourt Rd
Turn left
10
Lever Edge Lane
Turn left
11
Higher Swan Lane
At end of road, turn right
12
Bridgeman St
At roundabout, turn left
13
Thynne St
At traffic lights, turn right
14
Trinity St
At traffic lights, go ahead
15
Bridgeman Place
At traffic lights, turn right
16
St Peters Way
Turn left
17
Manchester Rd
At traffic lights, go ahead
18
Bolton RD
At traffic lights, turn right
19
Gladstone Rd
At traffic lights, turn right
20
Glynne St / Plodder Lane
At traffic lights, turn right
21
Bradford Rd
At traffic lights, go ahead
22
Bradford Rd
Turn left
23
Weston St
Turn right
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
Weston St
Turn right
3
Newport Rd
Turn left
4
Parkfield Rd
Turn right
5
Bradford Rd
Turn left
6
Bishops Rd
Turn left
7
Bradford Rd
At traffic lights, turn right
8
Plodder Lane
Turn left
9
Stanley Rd
Turn left
10
Plodder Lane
At traffic lights, turn left
11
Watergate Lane
At roundabout, go ahead
12
Watergate Lane
At roundabout, turn right
13
Salford Rd
At traffic lights, turn right
14
St Helens Rd
At traffic lights, turn left
15
Hulton Lane
At traffic lights, turn right
16
Wigan Rd / Deane Rd
At traffic lights, turn right
17
College Way
At traffic lights, go ahead
18
Fletcher St
At traffic lights, go ahead
19
Grecian Crescent
Turn left
20
Weston St
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
Weston St
Turn left
3
Nelson St
Go ahead
4
Thynne St
At roundabout, turn right
5
Orlando St
At traffic lights, turn left
6
Manchester Rd
At traffic lights, turn right
7
Bridgeman Place
At traffic lights, turn right
8
Castle St
Go ahead
9
Radcliffe Rd
Turn right
10
Wheatfield Street
Turn right
11
Bromwich St
Turn left
12
Bradford St
Turn left
13
St Peters Way
Turn left
14
Bolton Rd
At traffic lights, turn right
15
Manchester Rd
Go ahead
16
Market St
Go ahead
17
Bolton Rd
At traffic lights, turn left
18
Gladstone Rd
At traffic lights, turn right
19
Glynne St
Turn left
20
Sutherland St
Turn left
21
Glynne St
Go ahead
22
Plodder Lane
Turn right
23
Bradford Rd
At traffic lights, turn left
24
Green Lane
Turn right
25
Rishton Lane
Turn right
26
Weston St
Turn left
F
DTC
Return to test centre
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S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
Weston St
Turn right
3
Newport Rd
Turn left
4
Melville St
Turn left
5
Bradford Rd
Road continues
6
Nelson St
At roundabout, turn right
7
Orlando Street
At traffic lights, turn left
8
Manchester Road
At traffic lights, turn right
9
Bridgeman Place
Slip Road onto
10
St Peters Way
Turn left
11
Kay St
Turn left
12
Phoenix St
Turn left
13
Turton St
Turn left
14
Cable St
Turn right
15
Cross St
Turn left
16
Cable St
Turn right
17
Turton St
At traffic lights, turn left
18
Folds Road
Go ahead
19
Tonge Moor Road
Turn left
20
Union St
Turn right
21
Horsa St
Turn right
22
Stone St
Turn left
23
Tonge Moor Road
At traffic lights, turn right
24
Crompton Way
At traffic lights, turn right
25
Bury Road
Turn left
26
Bradford St
Go ahead
27
Bridgeman St
Turn left
28
Manchester Road
Turn right
29
Orlando St
At roundabout, turn left
30
Thynne St
Turn right
31
Lever St
Turn right
32
Coe St
Turn left
33
St Marks St
Turn right
34
Coe St
Turn right
35
Lever St
Turn left
36
Grecian Cres
Turn left
37
Weston St
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
Weston St
Turn right
3
Newport Rd
Turn left
4
Parkfield Rd
Turn right
5
Bradford Rd
Go ahead
6
Marsh Lane
Turn left
7
Central Ave
Turn right
8
Laburnam Rd
Turn left
9
Harrowby St
Turn left
10
Sutherland Rd
Turn left
11
Harrowby St
Turn left
12
Albert Rd
At traffic lights, go ahead
13
Egerton St
At traffic lights, turn left
14
Manchester Rd
Turn right
15
St Peters Way
At traffic lights, turn left
16
Topp Way
Go ahead
17
Marsden Rd
At traffic lights, go ahead
18
Moor Lane
At traffic lights, turn left
19
Moor Lane
At traffic lights, turn left
20
Trinity St
At traffic lights, turn right
21
Thynne St
At roundabout, 2nd exit, go ahead
22
Nelson St
Turn right
23
Weston St
Turn right
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
Weston St
Turn left
3
Nelson St
At roundabout, 3rd exit, turn right
4
Orlando St
At traffic lights
5
Manchester Rd
Turn left
6
Raikes Lane
Turn left
7
Burnden Rd
Go ahead
8
St Peters Way
Go ahead
9
Kay St
Go ahead
10
Blackburn Rd
At traffic lights, turn left
11
Halliwell Rd
Turn left
12
Brownlow Way
At roundabout, go ahead
13
Brownlow Way
At roundabout, go ahead
14
Gaskell St
Turn right
15
Merehall
Go ahead
16
Yarrow Place
Go ahead
17
Merehall
Turn left
18
Gaskell St
At roundabout, 2nd exit, turn right
19
Merehall Drive
At roundabout, turn right
20
Vernon St
At traffic lights, turn right
21
St Georges Rd
At traffic lights, turn left
22
Chorley New Rd
Turn left
23
Dobson Rd
Turn left
24
Gilnow Lane
Turn right
25
Park Rd
Road continues
26
Mayor St
At traffic lights, go ahead
27
College Way
Turn right
28
Derby St
At traffic lights, turn left
29
High St
Turn left
30
Bradford St
At traffic lights, turn right
31
Grecian Crescent
Go ahead
32
Rishton Lane
Turn left
33
Weston St
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
Weston St
Turn left
3
Rishton Lane
Turn right
4
Settle St
Turn left
5
Morrison St
Turn right
6
Lever Edge Lane
Turn right
7
Aldersyde St
Turn right
8
Chelsea Rd
Turn left
9
Aldersyde St
Turn right
10
Lever Edge Lane
Turn right
11
Morris Green Lane
Turn left
12
Sapling Rd
Turn right
13
Smethurst Lane
Turn left
14
St Helens Rd
At traffic lights, turn left
15
Salford Rd
At roundabout, turn left
16
Watergate Lane
At roundabout, go ahead
17
Watergate Lane
At traffic lights, turn right
18
Plodder Lane
At roundabout, go ahead
19
Plodder Lane
Turn right
20
Stanley Rd
Turn right
21
Tig Fold Rd
Turn right
22
Highfield Rd
Turn left
23
Meads Gro
Turn left
24
Highfield Rd
At roundabout, 2nd exit, turn right
25
Plodder Lane
Turn left
26
Bradford Rd
Turn left
27
Weston St
Turn right
F
DTC
Return to test centre
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S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
Weston St
Turn right
3
Newport Rd
Turn right
4
Parkfield Rd
Turn right
5
Rishton Lane
Go ahead
6
Grecian Cres
At traffic lights, go ahead
7
Grecian Cres
Turn right
8
St Marks St
Turn right
9
Grecian Cres
At traffic lights, go ahead
10
Fletcher St
At traffic lights, go ahead
11
University Way
At traffic lights, turn left
12
Deane Road
Go ahead
13
Wigan Road
At roundabout, 2nd exit, go ahead
14
Snydle Way
At roundabout, 1st exit, turn left
15
Manchester Road
At traffic lights, turn left
16
St Helens Road
Turn right
17
Plodder Lane
Turn left
18
Smethurst Lane
Turn right
19
Sapling Road
Turn right
20
Morris Green Lane
Turn left
21
Lever Edge Lane
Turn right
22
Halsall Drive
Turn right
23
Lever Edge Lane
Turn left
24
Rishton Lane
Turn right
25
Weston St
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
Weston St
Turn right
3
Newport Rd
Turn right
4
Parkfield Rd
Turn left
5
Rishton Lane
Turn right
6
Lever Edge Lane
Turn left
7
Halsall Drive
Turn left
8
Lever Edge Lane
Turn right
9
Morris Green Lane
At traffic lights, turn left
10
St Helens Rd
At traffic lights, turn right
11
Manchester Rd
At roundabout, turn right
12
Snydle Way
At roundabout, go ahead
13
Wigan Rd
Go ahead
14
Deane Rd
At traffic lights, turn right
15
College Way
At traffic lights, go ahead
16
Fletcher St
Turn left
17
St Marks St
Turn left
18
Fletcher St
Go ahead
19
Grecian Crescent
Turn left
20
Weston St
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
Weston Street
Turn right
3
Grecian Crescent/Fletcher Street
At traffic lights, go ahead
4
Fletcher Street
At traffic lights, go ahead
5
University Way
At traffic lights, go ahead
6
Mayor Street
At traffic lights, go ahead
7
Park Road/Gilnow Road
Turn right
8
Dobson Road
Turn left
9
Chorley New Road
At traffic lights, turn right
10
Albert Road
Turn left
11
Carlton Ave
Turn left
12
Albert Road
Turn right
13
Lonsdale Road
Turn left
14
Devonshire Road
Turn left
15
Chorley Old Road
Turn right
16
Moorside Ave
Turn right
17
Church Road
At roundabout, turn left
18
Captains Clough Road
At traffic lights, turn right
19
Moss Bank Way
At traffic lights, turn right
20
Halliwell Road
At traffic lights, go ahead
21
St Peters Way
Turn right
22
Bradford Street
At traffic lights, turn left
23
Manchester Road
At traffic lights, turn right
24
Orlando Bridge
At roundabout, turn left
25
Thynne Street
Road continues
26
Nelson Street
Turn right
27
Weston Street
Turn right
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
Weston St
At end of road, turn left
3
Rishton Lane
At end of road, turn left
4
Green Lane
At traffic lights, turn right
5
Bradford Rd
Go ahead
6
Marsh Lane
At end of road, turn right
7
Highfield Rd
Turn left
8
Anchor Lane
At end of road, turn right
9
Newcombe Drive
Turn left
10
Wellstock Lane
At end of road, turn left
11
Old Lane
At end of road, turn left
12
Cleggs Lane
At roundabout, 2nd exit, go ahead
13
Buckley Lane
Turn right
14
Westlands Avenue
At end of road, turn left
15
Worsley Rd
Turn left
16
Brookhouse Ave
Turn left
17
Worsley Rd
At traffic lights, turn right
18
Long Causeway
At traffic lights, turn right
19
Bolton Rd
At roundabout, 1st exit, turn left
20
St.Peter's Way
Turn left
21
Slip Road
Turn left
22
Lower Bridgeman St
At traffic lights, turn left
23
Manchester Road
At traffic lights, turn right
24
Orlando St
At roundabout, turn left
25
Thynne St
Turn right
26
Lever St
Turn left
27
Fletcher St
Turn left
28
Weston St
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
Weston St
Turn left
3
Rishton Lane
Turn right
4
Division St
At end of road, turn right
5
Rishton Lane
Take the 2nd left
6
Walker Ave
At end of road, turn right
7
Bradford Rd
At traffic lights, turn left
8
Green Lane
At traffic lights, turn right
9
Manchester Rd
At traffic lights, turn left
10
Loxham St
Go ahead
11
Hall Lane
At roundabout, turn right
12
Red Car Rd
At end of road, turn left
13
Aintree Rd
At end of road, turn left
14
Mytham Rd
At roundabout, turn left
15
Market St
Turn left
16
Church St
Turn right
17
Dreaden St
Go ahead
18
Hilltop
Go ahead
19
Dove Bank Rd
At traffic lights, go ahead
20
Radcliffe Rd
Turn left
21
Wheatfield Street
At end of road, turn right
22
Bromwich St
At end of road, turn left
23
Bradford St
Go ahead
24
Lower Bridgeman St
At traffic lights, turn left
25
Manchester Rd
At traffic lights, turn right
26
Orlando St
At roundabout, turn left
27
Thynne St
Go ahead
28
Nelson St
Turn right
29
Weston Street
Turn right
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 20 routes.

Residential
99%
Town / B-Roads
1%

What to Expect at Bolton (Manchester)

  • Route 18 alone has 10 sets of traffic lights — the most of any route here. Confident, smooth stops and pull-aways are essential.
  • At 59%, the pass rate here is 11.1 points above the national average of 47.9% — making Bolton (Manchester) one of the more candidate-friendly centres in the UK.
  • There is a big spread in route complexity — Route 14 is the longest and most demanding at 38 steps, while Route 4 is the most manageable at 21. Practise both ends of the range.
  • Familiarise yourself with Weston St, Rishton Lane and Bradford Rd before your test — they come up repeatedly across the routes and knowing their junctions and speed limits will save you on the day.
  • Roundabouts are limited here — just 37 encounters across all routes — though approach positioning and exit signalling are still assessed.

Tricky Spots on the Bolton (Manchester) Test

Junctions and road sections that appear frequently and catch learners out.

1
Grid Layout
Many of the routes begin with a sequence of right turns around Settle Street, Rupert Street, and Division Street. These tight residential roads come in quick succession, and will test your timing, mirror checks, and controlled steering.
2
Busy Multi-Lane Traffic
You’ll likely be taken onto St Helens Road, Wigan Road, or Manchester Road - main routes with multiple lanes and regular traffic lights. Keep an eye on your lane positioning, and be prepared to respond to changing lights, filter lanes, and occasional bus traffic.
3
Roundabouts and A-Roads
Some of the route variations include St Peters Way or nearby slip roads, requiring awareness of higher-speed traffic and large roundabouts. Your ability to safely merge, judge gaps, and exit confidently will be tested here.
4
Return Via College Way
Nearing the end of most routes, you’ll navigate closely spaced traffic lights through Park Road, College Way, and Fletcher Street. Finish by demonstrating calm decision-making, particularly if pedestrian crossings or queueing traffic interrupt your return.

Most Frequent Roads

These roads appear across the most routes — be sure to practise them.

RoadRoutesFrequencyTypical Feature
Weston St 19 / 20
Left turn
Rishton Lane 13 / 20
Right turn
Bradford Rd 11 / 20
Left turn
Manchester Rd 10 / 20
Straight ahead
St Peters Way 10 / 20
Left turn
Plodder Lane 8 / 20
Right turn
Thynne St 8 / 20
Right turn
College Way 7 / 20
Straight ahead
Fletcher St 7 / 20
Straight ahead
Grecian Crescent 7 / 20
Left turn

Roundabout Analysis

The routes include 37 roundabouts across 20 routes.

Nelson St
Medium
Roundabout features in 3 of 20 routes
Orlando Bridge
Medium
Roundabout features in 3 of 20 routes
Orlando St
Medium
Roundabout features in 3 of 20 routes
Thynne St
Medium
Roundabout features in 3 of 20 routes
Watergate Lane
Medium
Roundabout features in 3 of 20 routes
Bridgeman St
Common
Roundabout features in 2 of 20 routes
Salford Rd
Common
Roundabout features in 2 of 20 routes
Snydle Way
Common
Roundabout features in 2 of 20 routes

Bolton (Manchester) Test Centre

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Address
Bolton (Manchester) Driving Test Centre
143 Weston Street, Great Lever, Bolton, BL3 2AW
Phone
0300 200 1122
Amenities
Disabled Access Parking Toilets
Tests Offered
ADI part 2 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
59.0%
vs 47.9% national average
Waiting Time
23.3 wks
Latest DVSA data
Routes Available
20
ADI part 2, ADI part 3, Car
Avg Route Length
27
Steps (21–38 range)
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