Original Published Test Routes
Step-by-step directions for all 16 original DVSA-published routes from Unit 11, Cavalier Court, Bumpers Farm, Chippenham.
Route & Road Guide
Road Type Split
Approximate breakdown based on road names and instructions across all 16 routes.
What to Expect at Chippenham
- Roundabouts are a defining feature — averaging 11.4 per route. Route 11 is the most demanding with 18, including Bumpers Way.
- Pass rate 50%, close to the national average of 47.9% — a fair test. Consistent preparation across all routes is what counts.
- Routes vary significantly in length — from 20 to 33 steps. Route 11 is the most demanding overall; Route 6 the most straightforward.
- Turn balance leans right — 106 right turns vs 69 left across all routes. Right turns and emerging onto busier roads are a consistent theme.
- 28 traffic light encounters across all routes — worth practising smooth stops and confident pull-aways before your test.
- Key roads to know: Bumpers Way, Bath Rd and New Rd — these appear across the most routes and are the most likely to feature on your test.
Tricky Spots on the Chippenham 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bumpers Way | 16 / 16 | Roundabout | |
| Bath Rd | 15 / 16 | Roundabout | |
| New Rd | 15 / 16 | Roundabout | |
| Bristol Rd | 13 / 16 | Roundabout | |
| West Cepen Way | 13 / 16 | Roundabout | |
| Malmesbury Rd | 10 / 16 | Roundabout | |
| Audley Rd | 6 / 16 | Roundabout | |
| Birch Grove | 6 / 16 | Left turn | |
| Greenway Lane | 5 / 16 | Left turn | |
| Hill Corner Rd | 5 / 16 | Right turn |
Roundabout Analysis
The routes include 182 roundabouts across 16 routes — these are the most important.
Chippenham Test Centre
Unit 11, Cavalier Court, Bumpers Farm, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6LH
- 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