Original Published Test Routes
Step-by-step directions for all 19 original DVSA-published routes from Unit 1 Stirling Court, Stirling Way.
Route & Road Guide
Road Type Split
Approximate breakdown based on road names and instructions across all 19 routes.
What to Expect at Borehamwood (London)
- Roundabouts are a defining feature — averaging 13.7 per route. Route 15 is the most demanding with 24, including Balmoral Drive.
- Pass rate 46%, close to the national average of 47.9% — a fair test. Consistent preparation across all routes is what counts.
- Routes vary significantly in length — from 23 to 41 steps. Route 15 is the most demanding overall; Route 19 the most straightforward.
- Key roads to know: Elstree Way, Balmoral Drive and Chester Road — these appear across the most routes and are the most likely to feature on your test.
- Relatively open routes — averaging just 11 turns per route. Speed management and smooth progress matter here as much as junction accuracy.
Tricky Spots on the Borehamwood (London) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elstree Way | 17 / 19 | Roundabout | |
| Balmoral Drive | 11 / 19 | Roundabout | |
| Chester Road | 11 / 19 | Roundabout | |
| Warwick Road | 11 / 19 | Left turn | |
| Barnet Lane | 10 / 19 | Roundabout | |
| Manor Way | 9 / 19 | Roundabout | |
| Rowley Lane | 9 / 19 | Roundabout | |
| Kenilworth Drive | 8 / 19 | Roundabout | |
| Warwick Rd | 8 / 19 | Right turn | |
| Allum Lane | 7 / 19 | Roundabout |
Roundabout Analysis
The routes include 260 roundabouts across 19 routes — these are the most important.
Borehamwood (London) Test Centre
Unit 1 Stirling Court, Stirling Way, Borehamwood, WD6 2BT
- 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