Original Published Test Routes
Step-by-step directions for all 5 original DVSA-published routes from Camden Road, Brecon.
S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
Camden Rd
At end of road, turn right
3
Cerrigcochion
At roundabout, go ahead
4
B4602
At end of road, turn right
5
A438
At end of road, turn right
6
A40 Dual Carriageway
At roundabout, 2nd exit, turn left
7
Brecon Enterprise Park
At end of road, turn right
8
Newgate St / Church St / Orchard St /
Bridge St
Turn left
9
Watergate / The Ave
Turn right
10
Maendu St / Priory Row / St Johns
Terrace
At end of road, turn left
11
The Pendre
Turn right
12
Pendre Close
Turn right
13
Pendre Gardens
At end of road, turn right
14
Pendre Close
At end of road, turn left
15
Parc Pendre
At end of road, turn left
16
The Pendre / Priory Hill
At end of road, turn right
17
The Struet
At traffic lights, go ahead
18
High St Superior
Turn left
19
Lion St
At end of road, turn left
20
The Watton
At roundabout, 2nd exit, turn left
21
Lon Slwch
Turn left
22
Camden Rd
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DTC
Return to test centre
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S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
Camden Rd
At end of road, turn right
3
Lon Slwch
At end of road, turn left
4
B4601
At roundabout, turn left
5
A470
Turn left
6
A438 / The Struet
Turn right
7
Priory Hill
Turn right
8
Pendre Close
Turn right
9
Pendre Gardens
Take the 2nd left
10
Beechgrove
Take the 2nd right
11
Pendre Gardens
At end of road, turn right
12
Pendre Close
At end of road, turn left
13
Parc Pendre
At end of road, turn left
14
The Pendre
Turn right
15
Dan Y Crug
At end of road, turn left
16
Coryton Close / Bryn De Winton
At end of road, turn right
17
Priory Row / Maendy St
At end of road, turn left
18
The Avenue / Watergate
At traffic lights, turn right
19
Bridge St / Orchard St / Church St
/ Newgate St
At roundabout, turn left
20
A40
At roundabout, turn right
21
Abergavenny Rd
Turn left
22
Slip Rd
At end of road, turn left
23
Llangorse Rd
Turn right
24
Slip Rd / Dual Carriageway
At roundabout, go ahead
25
The Watton
At roundabout, turn right
26
Free St
At traffic lights, turn right
27
Camden Rd
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DTC
Return to test centre
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S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
Camden St
At end of road, turn left
3
Free St
At traffic lights, turn right
4
The Watton / Glamorgan St
At traffic lights, turn left
5
Ship St
At traffic lights, go ahead
6
Watergate / The Ave
Turn right
7
Maendu St / Priory Row
Take the 2nd left
8
Bryn De Winton / Coryton Close
Turn right
9
Dan Y Crug
At end of road, turn right
10
The Pendre
Turn right
11
Parc Pendre
At end of road, turn right
12
Pendre Close
Turn right
13
Pendre Gardens
At end of road, turn right
14
Beech Grove
At end of road, turn right
15
Pendre Gardens
At end of road, turn left
16
Pendre Close
At end of road, turn left
17
Priory Hill
At end of road, turn right
18
The Struet
Turn right
19
Market St
At traffic lights, go ahead
20
Bridge St / Orchard St / Church St
/ Newgate St
At roundabout, turn left
21
A40 Dual Carriageway
At roundabout, go ahead
22
A470 Dual Carriageway
Turn left
23
A438
Turn left
24
B4602
At roundabout, go ahead
25
Cerrigcochion Rd
At traffic lights, turn left
26
Camden Rd
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
Camden Rd
At end of road, turn right
3
Lon Slwch
At end of road, turn right
4
The Watton
At roundabout, go ahead
5
Glamorgan St / Buckingham
Place / Wheat St
Turn left
6
Ship St
At traffic lights, turn right
7
Market St / Castle St
At traffic lights, turn left
8
The Struet
Turn left
9
Priory Hill
Turn right
10
Pendre Close
At end of road, turn left
11
Parc Pendre
At end of road, turn left
12
The Pendre
Turn right
13
St Johns Terrace / Priory Row /
Maendu St
At end of road, turn left
14
The Avenue / Watergate
At traffic lights, turn right
15
Bridge St / Orchard St / Church St
/ Newgate St
At roundabout, 3rd exit, turn right
16
Brecon Enterprise Parc
At roundabout, 3rd exit, turn right
17
A40
At roundabout, 3rd exit, turn right
18
Abergavenny Rd
Turn left
19
Slip Rd
At end of road, turn left
20
Llangorse Rd
Turn right
21
Slip Rd / Dual Carriageway
At roundabout, 3rd exit, turn right
22
A470
Turn left
23
A438 / The Struet
At traffic lights, turn left
24
Mount St
At traffic lights, turn left
25
Cerrigcochion Rd
Turn right
26
Camden Rd
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
Camden Rd
At end of road, turn right
3
Lon Slwch
At end of road, turn right
4
The Watton
Turn right
5
Cambrian Way
At end of road, turn right
6
The Watton
At roundabout, go ahead
7
Glamorgan St / Buckingham Place /
Wheat St
Turn left
8
Ship St
At traffic lights, turn right
9
Market St / Castle St
At traffic lights, go ahead
10
Mount St
Turn left
11
Belle Vue Rd
At end of road, turn right
12
Cerrigochion Lane
At end of road, turn left
13
Cerrigochion Rd
At roundabout, 2nd exit, go ahead
14
B4602
At end of road, turn left
15
A438 / The Struet
Turn right
16
Priory Hill / The Pendre
Turn right
17
Pendre Close
At end of road, turn right
18
St Johns Terrace / Priory Row /
Maendu St
At end of road, turn left
19
The Avenue / Watergate
At traffic lights, turn right
20
Bridge St / Orchard St / Church St /
Newgate St
At roundabout, turn left
21
A40
At roundabout, turn left
22
The Watton
Take the 2nd right
23
Lon Slwch
Turn left
24
Camden Rd
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
82%
A-Roads
11%
Town / B-Roads
7%
What to Expect at Brecon
- Roundabouts are a defining feature — averaging 4.2 per route. Route 2 is the most demanding with 5, including The Watton.
- Traffic lights feature heavily — Route 3 includes 5 sets. Approach speed, correct positioning and smooth pull-away are all assessed.
- Pass rate 62% — 14.1 points above the national average of 47.9%. One of the more achievable centres, though solid local route knowledge is still the best preparation.
- Key roads to know: Llangorse Rd, A40 Dual Carriageway and A438 — these appear across the most routes and are the most likely to feature on your test.
Tricky Spots on the Brecon Test
Junctions and road sections that appear frequently and catch learners out.
1
Roundabout Positioning on A40
A40 features on multiple routes and demands confident lane positioning well before you reach the give way line. Check your mirrors early, signal clearly and commit to your exit — wavering at the last moment is one of the most common reasons for picking up faults here.
2
Staying Sharp on A438
You will spend significant time on A438 during your test, so it is worth getting familiar with its layout in advance. Speed limit changes, busy side roads and parked cars all demand consistent observation — this is not a road to switch off on.
3
Turning onto A438 / The Struet
Turning at A438 / The Struet can feel pressured if there is traffic behind you, but it is important to wait for a safe gap. Examiners are not marking you on speed — they are marking you on observation, correct positioning and smooth execution, so take the time you need.
4
Confident Exits at A40 Dual Carriageway
The A40 Dual Carriageway junction features across several Brecon routes and is a place where exam nerves can cause candidates to rush. Stay composed, check right before entering, position carefully and remember that giving way here is never marked as a fault.
Most Frequent Roads
These roads appear across the most routes — be sure to practise them.
| Road | Routes | Frequency | Typical Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llangorse Rd | 2 / 5 | Right turn | |
| A40 Dual Carriageway | 2 / 5 | Roundabout | |
| A438 | 2 / 5 | Right turn | |
| A470 | 2 / 5 | Left turn | |
| Abergavenny Rd | 2 / 5 | Left turn | |
| Cerrigcochion Rd | 2 / 5 | Left turn | |
| Dan Y Crug | 2 / 5 | Left turn | |
| Free St | 2 / 5 | Straight ahead | |
| St Johns Terrace / Priory Row / Maendu St | 2 / 5 | Left turn | |
| Slip Rd / Dual Carriageway | 2 / 5 | Roundabout |
Roundabout Analysis
The routes include 21 roundabouts across 5 routes.
The Watton
Medium
A40
Medium
Bridge St / Orchard St / Church St
/ Newgate St
Medium
A40 Dual Carriageway
Common
Slip Rd / Dual Carriageway
Common
Brecon Test Centre
Address
Brecon Driving Test Centre
Camden Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7RY
Camden Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7RY
Phone
0300 200 1122
DVSA general enquiries
Tests Offered
Car
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
62.0%
vs 47.9% national average
Waiting Time
wks
Latest DVSA data
Routes Available
5
Car, Car
Avg Route Length
26
Steps (23–28 range)