Original Published Test Routes
Step-by-step directions for all 23 original DVSA-published routes from Tritron House, St Andrews Street North, Bury St Edmunds.
Route & Road Guide
Road Type Split
Approximate breakdown based on road names and instructions across all 23 routes.
What to Expect at Bury St Edmunds
- With 10.3 roundabouts per route on average, Bury St Edmunds is more roundabout-intensive than most UK centres. Route 21 has the highest concentration with 18, including Tayfen Rd.
- The 46% pass rate at Bury St Edmunds is broadly in line with the national average of 47.9% — this is a fair, well-rounded test where solid all-round preparation is rewarded.
- There is a big spread in route complexity — Route 21 is the longest and most demanding at 32 steps, while Route 7 is the most manageable at 18. Practise both ends of the range.
- Traffic lights appear on most routes — 32 encounters in total. Approach speed and smooth pull-away technique are both assessed.
- Familiarise yourself with Tayfen Rd, Parkway North and A14 before your test — they come up repeatedly across the routes and knowing their junctions and speed limits will save you on the day.
- With only 11 turns per route on average, the Bury St Edmunds test has an open, flowing character — speed management and road positioning are tested as much as junction handling.
Tricky Spots on the Bury St Edmunds 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tayfen Rd | 18 / 23 | Roundabout | |
| Parkway North | 15 / 23 | Left turn | |
| A14 | 14 / 23 | Straight ahead | |
| Compiegne Way | 12 / 23 | Roundabout | |
| Westley Rd | 10 / 23 | Left turn | |
| Newmarket Rd | 9 / 23 | Roundabout | |
| Out Risbygate | 9 / 23 | Roundabout | |
| Rougham Rd | 9 / 23 | Roundabout | |
| Barton Rd | 7 / 23 | Right turn | |
| Parkway South | 7 / 23 | Roundabout |
Roundabout Analysis
The routes include 238 roundabouts across 23 routes — these are the most important.
Bury St Edmunds Test Centre
Tritron House, St Andrews Street North, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1TJ
- 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