Original Published Test Routes
Step-by-step directions for all 15 original DVSA-published routes from Bus Garage, Approach Road, Stonegravels, Chesterfield.
Route & Road Guide
Road Type Split
Approximate breakdown based on road names and instructions across all 15 routes.
What to Expect at Chesterfield
- With 9.5 roundabouts per route on average, Chesterfield is more roundabout-intensive than most UK centres. Route 3 has the highest concentration with 12, including Sheffield Rd.
- Route 3 alone has 5 sets of traffic lights — the most of any route here. Confident, smooth stops and pull-aways are essential.
- At 55%, the pass rate here is 7.1 points above the national average of 47.9% — making Chesterfield one of the more candidate-friendly centres in the UK.
- There is a big spread in route complexity — Route 3 is the longest and most demanding at 31 steps, while Route 5 is the most manageable at 18. Practise both ends of the range.
- Familiarise yourself with Sheffield Rd, A61 Sheffield and Lockoford Lane 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 Chesterfield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield Rd | 15 / 15 | Roundabout | |
| A61 Sheffield | 10 / 15 | Roundabout | |
| Lockoford Lane | 10 / 15 | Roundabout | |
| Newbold Rd | 8 / 15 | Roundabout | |
| A61 Derby | 6 / 15 | Roundabout | |
| Broombank Rd | 6 / 15 | Left turn | |
| Racecourse Rd | 6 / 15 | Roundabout | |
| Dunston Rd | 5 / 15 | Left turn | |
| Peveril Rd | 5 / 15 | Roundabout | |
| Ashgate Rd | 4 / 15 | Right turn |
Roundabout Analysis
The routes include 142 roundabouts across 15 routes — these are the most important.
Chesterfield Test Centre
Bus Garage, Approach Road, Stonegravels, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 7LT
- 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