Original Published Test Routes
Step-by-step directions for all 20 original DVSA-published routes from Unit 10 & 11 Heather Court, Shaw Wood Business Park, Shaw Wood Way, Doncaster.
Route & Road Guide
Road Type Split
Approximate breakdown based on road names and instructions across all 20 routes.
What to Expect at Doncaster
- With 8.4 roundabouts per route on average, Doncaster is more roundabout-intensive than most UK centres. Route 13 has the highest concentration with 16, including Leger Way.
- Route 10 alone has 9 sets of traffic lights — the most of any route here. Confident, smooth stops and pull-aways are essential.
- At 44%, Doncaster sits 3.9 points below the national average of 47.9% — knowing these routes well before test day makes a measurable difference.
- There is a big spread in route complexity — Route 13 is the longest and most demanding at 37 steps, while Route 3 is the most manageable at 21. Practise both ends of the range.
- Familiarise yourself with Leicester Ave, Shaftesbury Ave and Leger Way 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 Doncaster 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester ave | 20 / 20 | Left turn | |
| Shaftesbury ave | 20 / 20 | Right turn | |
| Leger Way | 18 / 20 | Roundabout | |
| Thorne rd | 17 / 20 | Roundabout | |
| Sandringham rd | 16 / 20 | Left turn | |
| Armthorpe rd | 15 / 20 | Roundabout | |
| Wheatley Hall rd | 9 / 20 | Roundabout | |
| Bawtry rd | 8 / 20 | Roundabout | |
| Carr House rd | 7 / 20 | Roundabout | |
| Town Moor ave | 7 / 20 | Right turn |
Roundabout Analysis
The routes include 168 roundabouts across 20 routes — these are the most important.
Doncaster Test Centre
Unit 10 & 11 Heather Court, Shaw Wood Business Park, Shaw Wood Way, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN2 5YL
- 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