Original Published Test Routes
Step-by-step directions for all 20 original DVSA-published routes from Oaklands Park, Moulsham St, Chelmsford.
Route & Road Guide
Road Type Split
Approximate breakdown based on road names and instructions across all 20 routes.
What to Expect at Chelmsford
- With 10.5 roundabouts per route on average, Chelmsford is more roundabout-intensive than most UK centres. Route 9 has the highest concentration with 15, including Hoffmanns Way.
- Route 16 alone has 7 sets of traffic lights — the most of any route here. Confident, smooth stops and pull-aways are essential.
- The 46% pass rate at Chelmsford 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.
- Familiarise yourself with Hoffmanns Way, New St and Parkway before your test — they come up repeatedly across the routes and knowing their junctions and speed limits will save you on the day.
- Routes here range from 19 to 26 steps — each has a distinct character, so practising the full set is worth the time.
- With only 9 turns per route on average, the Chelmsford test has an open, flowing character — speed management and road positioning are tested as much as junction handling.
Tricky Spots on the Chelmsford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoffmanns Way | 20 / 20 | Roundabout | |
| New St | 17 / 20 | Roundabout | |
| Parkway | 15 / 20 | Roundabout | |
| Rectory Lane | 15 / 20 | Roundabout | |
| Victoria Rd South | 15 / 20 | Roundabout | |
| Duke St | 13 / 20 | Left turn | |
| Chelmer Valley Rd | 11 / 20 | Roundabout | |
| Victoria Rd | 10 / 20 | Roundabout | |
| Pump Lane | 9 / 20 | Roundabout | |
| A12 | 8 / 20 | Roundabout |
Roundabout Analysis
The routes include 210 roundabouts across 20 routes — these are the most important.
Chelmsford Test Centre
Oaklands Park, Moulsham St, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9AQ
- 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