Original Published Test Routes
Step-by-step directions for all 20 original DVSA-published routes from Unit 2 The Pavillions, Pease Pottage, Brighton Road, Crawley.
Route & Road Guide
Road Type Split
Approximate breakdown based on road names and instructions across all 20 routes.
What to Expect at Crawley
- Roundabouts are a defining feature — averaging 11.1 per route. Route 7 is the most demanding with 19, including Brighton Rd.
- Pass rate 38% — 9.9 points below the national average of 47.9%. Thorough preparation on these specific routes and roads is particularly important here.
- Routes vary significantly in length — from 19 to 35 steps. Route 7 is the most demanding overall; Route 11 the most straightforward.
- Key roads to know: Brighton Rd, Brighton Rd (a23) and Southgate Avenue — these appear across the most routes and are the most likely to feature on your test.
- 13 traffic light encounters across all routes — worth practising smooth stops and confident pull-aways before your test.
- Relatively open routes — averaging just 12 turns per route. Speed management and smooth progress matter here as much as junction accuracy.
Tricky Spots on the Crawley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Rd | 18 / 20 | Roundabout | |
| Brighton Rd (A23) | 12 / 20 | Roundabout | |
| Southgate Avenue | 10 / 20 | Roundabout | |
| Brighton road | 9 / 20 | Roundabout | |
| Buckswood Drive | 7 / 20 | Left turn | |
| Crawley Avenue | 7 / 20 | Roundabout | |
| Gossops Drive | 6 / 20 | Roundabout | |
| Hawth Avenue | 6 / 20 | Roundabout | |
| Pelham Drive | 6 / 20 | Roundabout | |
| Tollgate Hill | 6 / 20 | Roundabout |
Roundabout Analysis
The routes include 222 roundabouts across 20 routes — these are the most important.
Crawley Test Centre
Unit 2 The Pavillions, Pease Pottage, Brighton Road, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 9BJ
- 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