Original Published Test Routes
Step-by-step directions for all 9 original DVSA-published routes from Bessingby Industrial Estate,, Bridlington.
S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
Station Rd
At traffic lights, turn right
3
Hilderthorpe Rd
At roundabout, turn left
4
St James Rd
At end of road, turn left
5
Shaftsbury Rd
At end of road, turn right
6
Cardigan Rd
At traffic lights, turn left
7
South Marine Drive
Turn left
8
Trafalgar Crescent
At end of road, turn left
9
South Marine Drive
Turn right
10
Kingston Rd
At traffic lights, turn right
11
Kingsgate
At traffic lights, turn left
12
Bessingby Rd
At traffic lights, turn right
13
Well Lane By Pass
At roundabout, go ahead
14
Scarborough Rd
At roundabout, turn left
15
Marton Rd
At traffic lights, turn right
16
Sewerby Heads
At roundabout, turn left
17
Sewerby Rd
Turn right
18
St Columba
Take the 1st right
19
Iona Road
At end of road, turn right
20
Fortyfoot
At roundabout, turn left
21
Sewerby Rd
Turn left
22
St Aidan Rd / St Alban Rd
At end of road, turn left
23
St Marys Walk
At end of road, turn right
24
Queensgate
At traffic lights, turn left
25
Quay Rd
At roundabout, 1st exit, turn right
F
DTC
Return to test centre
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S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
Queensgate
At roundabout, turn left
3
St Aidan Rd
At end of road, turn right
4
Sewerby Rd
At roundabout, turn left
5
Wheatley Drive
At end of road, turn right
6
Martongate
Turn left
7
Annerley Drive
At end of road, turn right
8
Martongate
At roundabout, 2nd exit, go ahead
9
Marton Rd
At roundabout, turn right
10
Scarborough Rd
At roundabout, go ahead
11
Well Lane Bypass
At traffic lights, go ahead
12
Driffield Rd
Turn left
13
Bridlington Bay Rd
At roundabout, turn left
14
Kingsgate
At traffic lights, turn right
15
Hilderthorpe Rd
At traffic lights, turn left
16
Station Avenue
At roundabout, turn right
F
DTC
Return to test centre
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S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
Victoria Rd
At end of road, turn left
3
Trinity Rd
At end of road, turn left
4
Flamborough Rd
Turn right
5
Sands Lane
Turn left
6
Lamplugh Rd
Turn right
7
Lamplugh Square
At end of road, turn right
8
First Avenue
Turn left
9
Sixth Avenue
At end of road, turn left
10
First Avenue
Turn left
11
Third Avenue
At end of road, turn right
12
Eighth Avenue
At end of road, turn left
13
Limekiln Lane
At end of road, turn right
14
Sewerby Rd
Turn left
15
Wheatley Drive
Turn right
16
Viking Rd
At end of road, turn left
17
Wheatley Drive
At end of road, turn left
18
Sewerby Rd
At end of road, turn right
19
Sheeprake Lane
Turn left
20
Jewison Lane
Turn left
21
Short Lane
At end of road, turn left
22
Bempton Lane
At end of road, turn left
23
Marton Rd
At roundabout, turn right
24
Sewerby Heads
At roundabout, go ahead
25
Fortyfoot
At traffic lights, turn right
26
Queensgate
At traffic lights, turn left
27
Quay Rd
At roundabout, go ahead
F
DTC
Return to test centre
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S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
Brett St
Turn left
3
South Back Lane
At end of road, turn right
4
Leys Rd
At end of road, turn left
5
Easton Rd
Turn left
6
Market Place
At roundabout, turn right
7
Scarborough Rd
At traffic lights, turn left
8
Kirkgate / Sewerby Rd
At roundabout, turn left
9
Sewerby Heads
At roundabout, turn left
10
Marton Rd
At roundabout, turn right
11
Scarborough Rd
At roundabout, go ahead
12
Well Lane Bypass / Driffield Rd
Turn left
13
Bridlington Bay Rd
At roundabout, turn left
14
Kingsgate
Turn right
15
Kingston Rd
At traffic lights, turn left
16
Cardigan Rd
At traffic lights, go ahead
17
Station Rd
At roundabout, 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
Queensgate
At traffic lights, go ahead
3
Queensgate Extension
Turn left
4
Hustler Rd
At end of road, turn right
5
St Columba Rd
At end of road, turn right
6
Sewerby Rd
At end of road, turn right
7
Sheeprake Lane / Bridlington Rd
Turn left
8
Bempton Lane
Turn right
9
Carter Lane
At roundabout, turn right
10
Tower St / Bridlington Rd /
Martongate
At roundabout, turn left
11
Sewerby Heads
At roundabout, turn right
12
Sewerby Rd
Turn left
13
St Augustines Grove
At end of road, turn left
14
St Marys Walk
At end of road, turn right
15
Queensgate
At traffic lights, turn left
16
Quay Rd
At roundabout, go ahead
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
Station Rd
At traffic lights, turn right
3
Hilderthorpe Rd
At roundabout, turn left
4
St James Rd
At end of road, turn left
5
George St
At traffic lights, turn right
6
Kingsgate
At roundabout, turn left
7
Bessingby Rd
At traffic lights, turn left
8
Driffield Rd
Take the 1st left
9
Bessingby Gate
Turn left
10
Thornton Rd
Take the 3rd left
11
Bessingby Rd
At traffic lights, turn right
12
St Johns Avenue
Turn left
13
Borough Rd
Take the 3rd left
14
Brett St
At end of road, turn left
15
Brookland Rd / Gordon Rd / High St
Turn right
16
Scarborough Rd
At traffic lights, turn left
17
Marton Rd
At roundabout, 1st exit, turn right
18
Wheatley Drive
At end of road, turn right
19
Sewerby Rd
At roundabout, 1st exit, turn left
20
St Augusitnes Grove
At end of road, turn left
21
St Marys Walk
At end of road, turn right
22
Queensgate
At traffic lights, turn left
23
Quay Rd
At roundabout, turn right
F
Station Rd 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
Station Rd
At traffic lights, go ahead
3
Cardigan Rd
Take the 2nd right
4
Shaftsbury Rd
Turn right
5
St James Rd
At end of road, turn left
6
Shaftsbury Rd
At end of road, turn right
7
Cardigan Rd
At traffic lights, turn left
8
South Marine Drive
Take the 2nd left
9
Shaftsbury Rd
Turn right
10
Roundhay Rd
Take the 4th right
11
Belgrave Rd
At end of road, turn left
12
South Marine Drive
At roundabout, turn right
13
South Cliff Rd / Hilderthorpe Rd
At traffic lights, turn right
14
Springfield Avenue
At traffic lights, turn right
15
Quay Rd
Take the 1st left
16
Victoria Rd
At end of road, turn right
17
Wellington Rd
At roundabout, turn left
18
Prospect St/ Chappel St
Take the 2nd left
19
Marshall Avenue/ Holyrood Avenue
At end of road, turn right
20
Tennyson Avenue
At end of road, turn left
21
Flamborough Rd
Turn right
22
1st Avenue
At end of road, turn right
23
North marine drive/ St Annes Rd
At end of road, turn right
24
Flamborough Rd
At traffic lights, go ahead
25
Fortyfoot
At roundabout, turn left
26
Sewerby Rd
At traffic lights, turn left
27
St Johns St
At traffic lights, go ahead
28
Quay Rd
At roundabout, turn right
29
Station Rd
Take the 1st 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
Cardigan Rd
At traffic lights, go ahead
3
Horsforth Avenue
Take the 3rd left
4
Roundhay Rd
Turn right
5
Meadowfield Rd / Roundhay Rd /
Shaftsbury Rd
At end of road, turn left
6
Shaftsbury Rd
Take the 1st right
7
Trafalgar Crescent
At end of road, turn left
8
Shaftsbury Rd
At end of road, turn left
9
Cardigan Rd
At traffic lights, turn right
10
Kingston Rd
At end of road, turn left
11
Kingsgate
At roundabout, turn right
12
Bridlington Rd
At end of road, turn right
13
Driffield Rd
At traffic lights, go ahead
14
Well Lane Bypass
At roundabout, go ahead
15
Scarborough Rd
At roundabout, turn left
16
Marton Rd
At roundabout, turn right
17
Sewerby Heads
At roundabout, turn left
18
Sewerby Rd
Take the 1st right
19
St Columbia Rd
At end of road, turn right
20
Queensgate Extension
At traffic lights, turn right
21
Fortyfoot
At roundabout, turn left
22
Sewerby Rd
Take the 1st left
23
St Augustines Grove / St Aiden Rd
At end of road, turn left
24
St Marys Walk
At end of road, turn right
25
Queensgate
At traffic lights, turn left
26
Quay Rd
At roundabout, turn right
27
Station Rd
Take the 1st 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
Queensgate
At traffic lights, turn right
3
St Aiden Rd
At roundabout, turn left
4
St Albans Rd
Take the 2nd left
5
St Marys Walk
At end of road, turn right
6
Jubilee Avenue / Sewerby Rd
Turn left
7
Pinfold St
Turn right
8
Marton Rd
At end of road, turn right
9
Sewerby Heads
At roundabout, 3rd exit
10
Fortyfoot
At roundabout, 2nd exit
11
First Avenue
Turn left
12
Sixth Avenue
Take the 2nd left
13
First Avenue
Turn left
14
North Marine Drive
At end of road, turn right
15
St Anne's Rd / Flamborough Rd
At end of road, turn left
16
Promenade / Queens St / Bridge
St / Hilderthorpe Rd
At traffic lights, turn right
17
Bessingby Rd
At roundabout, 3rd exit
18
St Johns Avenue
Take the 3rd left
19
Borough Rd
At end of road, turn left
20
Brett St / Brookland /Gordon Rd
At end of road, turn right
21
High St
At traffic lights, turn right
22
St John St
At traffic lights, go ahead
23
Quay Rd
At roundabout, turn right
24
Station Rd
Take the 1st 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.
Route & Road Guide
Road Type Split
Approximate breakdown based on road names and instructions across all 9 routes.
Residential
97%
Town / B-Roads
3%
What to Expect at Bridlington
- Roundabouts are a defining feature — averaging 6.4 per route. Route 1 is the most demanding with 9, including Quay Rd.
- Traffic lights feature heavily — Route 1 includes 7 sets. Approach speed, correct positioning and smooth pull-away are all assessed.
- Pass rate 57% — 9.1 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: Marton Rd, Quay Rd and Queensgate — these appear across the most routes and are the most likely to feature on your test.
- Routes vary significantly in length — from 17 to 30 steps. Route 1 is the most demanding overall; Route 5 the most straightforward.
Tricky Spots on the Bridlington Test
Junctions and road sections that appear frequently and catch learners out.
1
Negotiating the Bessingby Rd Roundabout
Routes through Bessingby Rd require good forward planning from the moment you see the junction ahead. Position confidently, keep your speed consistent and signal in good time — this roundabout separates prepared candidates from those who have not practised the routes.
2
Road Craft on 1st Avenue
Candidates who know 1st Avenue well tend to feel more settled during their test. It is used on many Bridlington routes and rewards good hazard perception — keep your observation high and your speed appropriate throughout.
3
Junction Decisions on Annerley Drive
The junction at Annerley Drive asks for a clear MSM routine and a calm approach to emerging traffic. Give yourself time to assess properly before pulling out — rushed decisions at junctions like this are a frequent source of minors, particularly when visibility is limited.
4
Multi-Exit Choices at Bridlington Bay Rd
Bridlington Bay Rd is worth spending time on during practice because the exit instructions vary between routes. Arrive with your mirrors checked and your exit decided, position early and keep an eye on traffic already on the roundabout before you commit.
Most Frequent Roads
These roads appear across the most routes — be sure to practise them.
| Road | Routes | Frequency | Typical Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marton Rd | 7 / 9 | Roundabout | |
| Quay Rd | 7 / 9 | Roundabout | |
| Queensgate | 7 / 9 | Left turn | |
| Sewerby Rd | 7 / 9 | Left turn | |
| Sewerby Heads | 6 / 9 | Roundabout | |
| Station Rd | 6 / 9 | Left turn | |
| Fortyfoot | 5 / 9 | Roundabout | |
| Kingsgate | 5 / 9 | Roundabout | |
| Scarborough Rd | 5 / 9 | Roundabout | |
| St Marys Walk | 5 / 9 | Right turn |
Roundabout Analysis
The routes include 58 roundabouts across 9 routes — these are the most important.
Quay Rd
High
Marton Rd
High
Sewerby Heads
High
Fortyfoot
Medium
Kingsgate
Medium
Scarborough Rd
Medium
Bessingby Rd
Medium
Queensgate
Medium
Bridlington Test Centre
Address
Bridlington Driving Test Centre
Bessingby Industrial Estate,, Bridlington, North Yorkshire, YO16 4SF
Bessingby Industrial Estate,, Bridlington, North Yorkshire, YO16 4SF
Phone
0300 200 1122
DVSA general enquiries
Amenities
Disabled Access
Toilets
Tests Offered
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
57.0%
vs 47.9% national average
Waiting Time
12.6 wks
Latest DVSA data
Routes Available
9
ADI part 3, Car
Avg Route Length
24
Steps (17–30 range)