Original Published Test Routes
Step-by-step directions for all 20 original DVSA-published routes from Wellington Park, Burton on Trent.
Route & Road Guide
Road Type Split
Approximate breakdown based on road names and instructions across all 20 routes.
What to Expect at Burton on Trent
- With 7.3 roundabouts per route on average, Burton on Trent is more roundabout-intensive than most UK centres. Route 17 has the highest concentration with 13, including Wellington Rd.
- At 54%, the pass rate here is 6.1 points above the national average of 47.9% — making Burton on Trent one of the more candidate-friendly centres in the UK.
- There is a big spread in route complexity — Route 4 is the longest and most demanding at 34 steps, while Route 7 is the most manageable at 22. Practise both ends of the range.
- With only 12 turns per route on average, the Burton on Trent test has an open, flowing character — speed management and road positioning are tested as much as junction handling.
- Traffic lights appear on most routes — 7 encounters in total. Approach speed and smooth pull-away technique are both assessed.
- Familiarise yourself with Wellington Park, Wellington Rd and Branston Rd before your test — they come up repeatedly across the routes and knowing their junctions and speed limits will save you on the day.
Tricky Spots on the Burton on Trent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Park | 20 / 20 | Left turn | |
| Wellington Rd | 20 / 20 | Roundabout | |
| Branston Rd | 17 / 20 | Roundabout | |
| Parkway | 16 / 20 | Roundabout | |
| Wellington St | 15 / 20 | Right turn | |
| Derby St | 14 / 20 | Right turn | |
| Main St | 12 / 20 | Straight ahead | |
| Byrkley St | 10 / 20 | Left turn | |
| Horninglow Rd | 10 / 20 | Left turn | |
| Shobnall Rd | 10 / 20 | Roundabout |
Roundabout Analysis
The routes include 145 roundabouts across 20 routes — these are the most important.
Burton on Trent Test Centre
Wellington Park, Burton on Trent, Burton, Staffordshire, DE14 2TG
- 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