Original Published Test Routes
Step-by-step directions for all 20 original DVSA-published routes from Bayton Road Industrial Estate, 42, Bayton Road, Coventry.
Route & Road Guide
Road Type Split
Approximate breakdown based on road names and instructions across all 20 routes.
What to Expect at Coventry
- Roundabouts are a defining feature — averaging 7.8 per route. Route 15 is the most demanding with 13, including A444 Phoenix Way.
- Traffic lights feature heavily — Route 7 includes 10 sets. Approach speed, correct positioning and smooth pull-away are all assessed.
- Pass rate 45%, close to the national average of 47.9% — a fair test. Consistent preparation across all routes is what counts.
- Key roads to know: Bayton Rd, Longford Rd and School La — these appear across the most routes and are the most likely to feature on your test.
- Route lengths range from 25 to 35 steps — practise all routes rather than focusing on one.
Tricky Spots on the Coventry 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayton Rd | 20 / 20 | Left turn | |
| Longford Rd | 18 / 20 | Straight ahead | |
| School La | 12 / 20 | Straight ahead | |
| A444 Phoenix Way | 11 / 20 | Roundabout | |
| A444 | 10 / 20 | Roundabout | |
| Heath Rd | 10 / 20 | Straight ahead | |
| Foleshill Rd | 9 / 20 | Roundabout | |
| B4113 Pickards Way | 8 / 20 | Roundabout | |
| A444 Bedworth Bypass | 7 / 20 | Roundabout | |
| Bowling Green La | 7 / 20 | Left turn |
Roundabout Analysis
The routes include 156 roundabouts across 20 routes — these are the most important.
Coventry Test Centre
Bayton Road Industrial Estate, 42, Bayton Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV7 9EJ
- 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