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Durham Driving Test Routes

14 practice routes from 1st Floor, Enna House, Whitfield Court Ind Est., Durham — step-by-step directions, roundabout breakdowns, and current app routes for your test.

14Routes
391Steps
142Left Turns
112Right Turns
86Roundabouts
74Lights
105 routes practised this month
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Original Published Test Routes

Step-by-step directions for all 14 original DVSA-published routes from 1st Floor, Enna House, Whitfield Court Ind Est., Durham.

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DTC
Start from test centre
2
Hallgarth St
At roundabout, go ahead
3
A177
Turn right
4
Low Rd
At end of road, turn right
5
A177
Turn left
6
Avenue St
At end of road, turn left
7
A177
Take the 3rd left
8
Bede Tce
Take the 2nd right
9
Burn St
At end of road, turn left
10
Bede Tce
At end of road, turn left
11
A177
At traffic lights, go ahead
12
A177
Take the 2nd left
13
Steavenson St
At end of road, turn right
14
Clarence St
At end of road, turn left
15
Crowtrees Lane
At end of road, turn left
16
Mill Lane
Turn right
17
A181
At end of road, turn left
18
Sherburn Rd
At traffic lights, turn right
19
Dragon Lane
At roundabout, go ahead
20
Dragon Lane
At traffic lights, turn left
21
Sunderland Rd
At roundabout, 2nd exit, go ahead
22
Leazes Rd
At roundabout, turn left
23
New Elvet Bridge
At traffic lights, go ahead
24
New Elvet
At traffic lights, go ahead
25
Hallgarth St
Turn left
F
DTC
Return to test centre
This route is based on older published data. Get the current verified version on the app — with satnav navigation.
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DTC
Start from test centre
2
Hallgarth St
At roundabout, turn right
3
Stockton Rd
At traffic lights, turn left
4
South Rd
At roundabout, turn left
5
A167
Turn right
6
Burnigill Rd / Browney Lane
Turn right
7
Harle St
At end of road, turn right
8
Browney Lane
At end of road, turn left
9
A690
Take the 2nd right
10
Sawmill Lane
Take the 2nd left
11
Grove Rd
Take the 2nd right
12
Briar Avenue
Take the 3rd left
13
Grove Rd
At end of road, turn left
14
Sawmill Lane
Turn right
15
Lowland Rd
Turn left
16
Oak Green
Turn right
17
Lime Park
At end of road, turn left
18
Station Rd
At end of road, turn right
19
Brandon Lane
Turn right
20
Black Rd
At end of road, turn left
21
A690 / Neville's X Bank
At traffic lights, turn right
22
A167
At traffic lights, turn left
23
Potters Bank
At roundabout, turn right
24
Quarry Heads Lane
At traffic lights, turn left
25
Church St
At traffic lights, turn right
26
Hallgarth St
Turn left
F
DTC
Return to test centre
This route is based on older published data. Get the current verified version on the app — with satnav navigation.
S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
Hallgarth St
At roundabout, go ahead
3
A177
At traffic lights, turn left
4
Mill Lane
Take the 2nd right
5
Crowtrees Lane
Turn right
6
Tail Upon End Lane
Take the 2nd left
7
Robert Terrace
Take the 2nd right
8
Phillip Avenue
At end of road, turn left
9
Princes Charles Avenue
Turn left
10
Edward Avenue
At end of road, turn right
11
Surtees Avenue
At end of road, turn left
12
Bede Terrace
Take the 2nd left
13
Burn St
At end of road, turn right
14
Bow End
Turn right
15
Bow St
At end of road, turn left
16
Surtees Avenue
At end of road, turn right
17
A177
Take the 2nd right
18
Ave St
Take the 3rd left
19
Whitwell Acres
At end of road, turn right
20
Ave St
At end of road, turn right
21
A177
At traffic lights, turn left
22
Stockton Rd
At traffic lights, turn right
23
Church St
At traffic lights, turn right
24
Hallgarth St
Turn left
F
DTC
Return to test centre
This route is based on older published data. Get the current verified version on the app — with satnav navigation.
S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
Hallgarth St
Turn left
3
The Hallgarth
At end of road, turn right
4
Whinney Hill
At end of road, turn left
5
A177
Turn right
6
Low Rd
At end of road, turn right
7
A177
Turn left
8
Avenue St
At end of road, turn right
9
A177
At traffic lights, turn left
10
Stockton Rd
At traffic lights, go ahead
11
Quarryheads Lane
At roundabout, turn left
12
Potters Bank
Turn left
13
Elvet Hill Rd
At end of road, turn left
14
Potters Bank
At traffic lights, turn right
15
A167
At traffic lights, turn right
16
Crossgate Peth
At traffic lights, turn right
17
Margery Lane
At roundabout, go ahead
18
Quarryheads Lane
At traffic lights, turn left
19
Church St
At traffic lights, turn right
20
Hallgarth St
Turn left
21
DTC
22
Dryburn Park
At roundabout, turn right
23
Dryburn Rd
At roundabout, turn right
24
North Rd
At roundabout, go ahead
25
Framwelgate Peth
At roundabout, turn left
26
Millburngate Bridge
At roundabout, 2nd exit, turn right
27
New Elvet Bridge / New Elvet / Hallgarth St
Turn left
F
DTC
Return to test centre
This route is based on older published data. Get the current verified version on the app — with satnav navigation.
S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
Hallgarth St
At roundabout, go ahead
3
A177
At traffic lights, turn left
4
Mill Lane
Turn left
5
Shincliffe Lane
At end of road, turn left
6
A181
At end of road, turn right
7
Sherburn Rd
Take the 2nd left
8
Kidd Avenue
Turn right
9
Liddle Avenue
At end of road, turn right
10
Beech Avenue
At end of road, turn right
11
Gray Avenue
At end of road, turn right
12
Hallgarth St
Turn left
13
Parkhouse Gardens
Turn right
14
George St
At end of road, turn right
15
Hallgarth St
At end of road, turn left
16
Broomside Lane
Take the 3rd left
17
Brackendale Rd
At end of road, turn right
18
The Links
At end of road, turn right
19
Buckinghamshire
At end of road, turn right
20
Devonshire Rd
At end of road, turn left
21
Buckinghamshire
At end of road, turn left
22
Belmont Rd
At roundabout, 2nd exit, turn right
23
A690
At roundabout, go ahead
24
Leazers Rd
Take the 2nd left
25
New Elvet Bridge
At traffic lights, go ahead
26
New Elvet
At traffic lights, go ahead
27
Hallgarth St
Turn left
F
DTC
Return to test centre
This route is based on older published data. Get the current verified version on the app — with satnav navigation.
S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
Hallgarth St
At roundabout, turn right
3
Stockton Rd
At traffic lights, turn left
4
South Rd
Turn right
5
Elvet Hill Rd
At end of road, turn left
6
Potters Bank
At traffic lights, go ahead
7
Lowes Barn Bank
Turn left
8
Stonebridge
At roundabout, go ahead
9
A690
Turn right
10
Black Rd
At end of road, turn left
11
Brandon Lane
Turn right
12
Tiree Close / Stack Garth
At end of road, turn left
13
Stack Garth
At end of road, turn right
14
Brandon Lane
Take the 3rd left
15
Oak Green
Take the 3rd left
16
Lime Park
At end of road, turn left
17
Oak Green
At end of road, turn right
18
Lowland Rd
At end of road, turn left
19
Sawmills Lane
At end of road, turn left
20
A690
Turn right
21
Browney Lane / Burnigill Rd
At end of road, turn left
22
A167
At roundabout, turn right
23
South Rd / Church St
At traffic lights, turn right
24
Hallgarth
Turn left
F
DTC
Return to test centre
This route is based on older published data. Get the current verified version on the app — with satnav navigation.
S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
Hallgarth St
Take the 2nd left
3
The Hallgarth
At end of road, turn left
4
Whinney Hill
At traffic lights, turn right
5
New Elvet Bridge
Turn left
6
Claypath
At roundabout, turn left
7
A690
Turn left
8
Belmont Rd
Turn left
9
Belmont industrial estate
At end of road, turn right
10
Belmont Rd
Turn left
11
Belgravia Rd
At end of road, turn left
12
Willowtree Avenue
Turn left
13
Rowantree Avenue
At end of road, turn right
14
Moor Crescent
Take the 2nd left
15
Ashdown Avenue
At end of road, turn left
16
Moor Crescent
At end of road, turn left
17
Sunderland Rd
At traffic lights, turn right
18
Dragon Lane
At end of road, turn left
19
Sherburn Rd
Turn right
20
A181
Turn right
21
Shincliffe Lane
At end of road, turn right
22
Mill Lane
At traffic lights, turn left
23
A177
Turn right
24
High St
At end of road, turn left
25
A177
At roundabout, turn left
26
Stockton Rd
At traffic lights, turn right
27
Church St
At traffic lights, turn right
28
Hallgarth St
Turn left
F
DTC
Return to test centre
This route is based on older published data. Get the current verified version on the app — with satnav navigation.
S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
Hallgarth St
At traffic lights, go ahead
3
New Elvet
At roundabout, turn right
4
Leazes Rd
At roundabout, turn left
5
Claypath
At traffic lights, turn left
6
Millburngate Bridge
At roundabout, turn right
7
Framwellgate Peth
At roundabout, 3rd exit, go ahead
8
North Rd
At roundabout, 3rd exit, go ahead
9
High Carr Rd
At roundabout, turn right
10
Finchale Rd
Take the 4th right
11
Bek Rd
Turn left
12
Carr House Drive
Turn right
13
Langley Rd
At end of road, turn right
14
Carr House Drive
Take the 3rd left
15
Auckland Rd
At end of road, turn right
16
Rochester Rd / Richmond Rd
At end of road, turn left
17
Rothbury Rd
At end of road, turn left
18
Pit Lane
At roundabout, turn right
19
Link Rd
Turn left
20
Abbey Rd
At roundabout, turn right
21
Front St
At roundabout, turn left
22
A167
At roundabout, turn left
23
Dryburn Park
At roundabout, turn right
24
Dryburn Rd
At roundabout, turn right
25
North Rd
At roundabout, go ahead
26
Framwellgate Peth
At roundabout, turn left
27
Millburngate Bridge
At roundabout, turn right
28
Elvet Bridge
At traffic lights, go ahead
29
New Elvet
At traffic lights, go ahead
30
Hallgarth St
Turn left
F
DTC
Return to test centre
This route is based on older published data. Get the current verified version on the app — with satnav navigation.
S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
Hallgarth St
Turn left
3
The Hallgarth
At end of road, turn left
4
Whinney Hill
At traffic lights, turn right
5
Elvet Bridge
At roundabout, turn right
6
Leazes Rd
At roundabout, 3rd exit, turn right
7
Sunderland Rd
Turn left
8
Churchill Avenue
At end of road, turn right
9
Roosevelt Rd
At end of road, turn right
10
Bradford Crescent
Take the 2nd right
11
Musgrave Gardens
At end of road, turn right
12
Kepier Crescent
At end of road, turn left
13
Sunderland Rd
At traffic lights, turn left
14
Belmont Rd
At traffic lights, turn right
15
Belmont Industrial Estate
At end of road, turn right
16
Belmont Rd
Take the 2nd left
17
A690
At roundabout, go ahead
18
Leazes Rd
At roundabout, go ahead
19
Millburngate Bridge
At roundabout, go ahead
20
Castle Chare
At roundabout, go ahead
21
Sutton St
At traffic lights, turn right
22
Crossgate Peth
At traffic lights, turn left
23
A167
At traffic lights, turn left
24
Potters Bank
At roundabout, turn right
25
Quarryheads Lane
At traffic lights, turn left
26
Church St
At traffic lights, turn right
27
Hallgarth St
Turn left
F
DTC
Return to test centre
This route is based on older published data. Get the current verified version on the app — with satnav navigation.
S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
Hallgarth St
At roundabout, go ahead
3
A177
At traffic lights, turn left
4
Mill Lane
Turn left
5
Shincliffe Lane
At end of road, turn left
6
A181
At end of road, turn right
7
Sherburn Rd
Take the 2nd left
8
Kidd Avenue
Turn right
9
Liddle Avenue
At end of road, turn right
10
Beech Avenue
At end of road, turn right
11
Gray Avenue
At end of road, turn right
12
Hallgarth St
Turn left
13
Parkhouse Gardens
At end of road, turn left
14
Hallgarth St
At roundabout, go ahead
15
Mill Lane
At end of road, turn right
16
Crowtrees Lane
Take the 2nd right
17
Tail Upon End Lane
Take the 2nd left
18
Robert Tce
Take the 2nd right
19
Phillip Avenue
At end of road, turn left
20
Prince Charles Avenue
At end of road, turn right
21
A177
At traffic lights, turn left
22
Stockton Rd
At traffic lights, turn right
23
Church St
At traffic lights, turn right
24
Hallgarth St
Turn left
F
DTC
Return to test centre
This route is based on older published data. Get the current verified version on the app — with satnav navigation.
S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
Hallgarth St
At roundabout, turn right
3
Stockton Rd
At traffic lights, go ahead
4
Quarryheads Lane
At roundabout, go ahead
5
Margery Lane
At traffic lights, turn left
6
Crossgate Peth
At traffic lights, turn right
7
A167
At traffic lights, turn left
8
Toll House Rd
Take the 2nd right
9
Cook Avenue
At end of road, turn right
10
Woodland Tce
Turn left
11
Whitehouse Lane
Turn right
12
Ladysmith Tce
Take the 4th left
13
Ushaw Tce
At end of road, turn left
14
Cockhouse Lane
At end of road, turn right
15
Station Rd
Turn left
16
Rock Tce / Walton Tce / Front St
At end of road, turn left
17
A690
At roundabout, go ahead
18
Nevilles Cross Bank
Turn right
19
Lowes Barn Bank
At traffic lights, go ahead
20
Potters Bank
Turn right
21
Elvet Hill Rd
At end of road, turn right
22
Potters Bank
At roundabout, turn right
23
Quarryheads Lane
At traffic lights, turn left
24
Church St
At traffic lights, turn right
25
Hallgarth St
Turn left
F
DTC
Return to test centre
This route is based on older published data. Get the current verified version on the app — with satnav navigation.
S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
Hallgarth St
At roundabout, turn right
3
Stockton Rd
At traffic lights, go ahead
4
Quarryheads Lane
At roundabout, turn left
5
Potters Bank
Turn left
6
Elvet Hill Rd
At end of road, turn left
7
Potters Bank
At traffic lights, turn right
8
A167
At traffic lights, turn right
9
Crossgate Peth
At traffic lights, turn left
10
Sutton St
At roundabout, go ahead
11
Castle Chare
At roundabout, go ahead
12
Millburngate Bridge
At roundabout, go ahead
13
Leazes Rd
At roundabout, 3rd exit, turn right
14
Sunderland Rd
Turn left
15
Churchill Ave
Take the 2nd right
16
Roosevelt Rd
At end of road, turn right
17
Bradford Cres
Take the 2nd right
18
Musgrave Gdns
At end of road, turn left
19
Sunderland Rd
At traffic lights, go ahead
20
Sunderland Rd
At roundabout, turn right
21
Belmont Rd
Take the 2nd right
22
Broomside Lane
Take the 2nd left
23
Poplar Rd
At end of road, turn right
24
Broome Rd
At end of road, turn left
25
Bainbridge St
Take the 2nd right
26
Ramside View
At end of road, turn right
27
Carrville High St
At traffic lights, turn left
28
A690
At roundabout, go ahead
29
Leazes Rd
At roundabout, turn left
30
Elvet Bridge
At traffic lights, go ahead
31
New Elvet
At traffic lights, go ahead
32
Hallgarth St
Turn left
F
DTC
Return to test centre
This route is based on older published data. Get the current verified version on the app — with satnav navigation.
S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
Hallgarth St
At roundabout, turn right
3
Stockton Rd
At traffic lights, go ahead
4
Quarryheads Lane
At roundabout, turn left
5
Potters Bank
Turn left
6
Elvet Hill Rd
At end of road, turn right
7
Potters Bank
At roundabout, turn left
8
Quarryheads Lane
Turn right
9
Pimlico
Turn left
10
Grove St
At end of road
11
Margery Lane
At traffic lights, turn left
12
Crossgate Peth
At traffic lights, turn right
13
A167
At roundabout, 3rd exit, turn right
14
Dryburn Park
At roundabout, go ahead
15
Front St
At roundabout, turn right
16
Abbey Rd
At end of road, turn right
17
Link Rd
At roundabout, turn left
18
Pit Lane
Turn right
19
Rothbury Rd
Take the 3rd right
20
Richmond Rd / Rochester Rd
Turn left
21
Auckland Rd
At end of road, turn right
22
Carr House Drive
Take the 2nd left
23
Langley Rd
At end of road, turn left
24
Carr House Drive
At end of road, turn right
25
Bek Rd
At end of road, turn left
26
Finchale Rd
At roundabout, turn left
27
High Carr Rd
At roundabout, go ahead
28
North Rd
At roundabout, go ahead
29
Framwellgate Peth
At roundabout, turn left
30
Millburngate Bridge
At roundabout, turn right
31
Elvet Bridge
At traffic lights, go ahead
32
New Elvet
At traffic lights, go ahead
33
Hallgarth St
Turn left
F
DTC
Return to test centre
This route is based on older published data. Get the current verified version on the app — with satnav navigation.
S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
Hallgarth St
At roundabout, turn right
3
Stockton Rd
At traffic lights, go ahead
4
Quarryheads Lane
At roundabout, turn left
5
Potters Bank
Turn left
6
Elvet Hill
At end of road, turn left
7
Potters Bank
At traffic lights, go ahead
8
Lowes Barn Bank
At end of road, turn left
9
Nevilles Cross Bank
At roundabout, go ahead
10
A690
Turn right
11
Front St / Walton Tce / Rock Tce
At end of road, turn right
12
Station Rd
Turn left
13
Cockhouse Lane
Turn right
14
Ushaw Tce
Turn right
15
Temperance Tce
At end of road, turn right
16
Ushaw Tce
At end of road, turn right
17
Ladysmith Tce
At end of road, turn right
18
Whitehouse Lane
Turn left
19
Broom Lane
At roundabout, turn left
20
Nevilles Cross Bank
At traffic lights, turn right
21
A167
At traffic lights, turn left
22
Potters Bank
At roundabout, turn right
23
Quarryheads Lane
At traffic lights, turn left
24
Church St
At traffic lights, turn right
25
Hallgarth St
Turn left
F
DTC
Return to test centre
This route is based on older published data. Get the current verified version on the app — with satnav navigation.

Route & Road Guide

Road Type Split

Approximate breakdown based on road names and instructions across all 14 routes.

Residential
88%
A-Roads
11%
Town / B-Roads
1%

What to Expect at Durham

  • Roundabouts are a defining feature — averaging 6.1 per route. Route 8 is the most demanding with 16, including Hallgarth St.
  • Traffic lights feature heavily — Route 9 includes 8 sets. Approach speed, correct positioning and smooth pull-away are all assessed.
  • Pass rate 48%, close to the national average of 47.9% — a fair test. Consistent preparation across all routes is what counts.
  • Key roads to know: Hallgarth St, Stockton Rd and A167 — these appear across the most routes and are the most likely to feature on your test.
  • Route lengths range from 25 to 34 steps — practise all routes rather than focusing on one.

Tricky Spots on the Durham Test

Junctions and road sections that appear frequently and catch learners out.

1
Negotiating the A167 Roundabout
Routes through A167 require good forward planning from the moment you see the junction ahead. Position confidently, keep your speed consistent and signal in good time — this roundabout separates prepared candidates from those who have not practised the routes.
2
Road Craft on A181
Candidates who know A181 well tend to feel more settled during their test. It is used on many Durham routes and rewards good hazard perception — keep your observation high and your speed appropriate throughout.
3
Junction Decisions on Ashdown Avenue
The junction at Ashdown Avenue asks for a clear MSM routine and a calm approach to emerging traffic. Give yourself time to assess properly before pulling out — rushed decisions at junctions like this are a frequent source of minors, particularly when visibility is limited.
4
Multi-Exit Choices at A177
A177 is worth spending time on during practice because the exit instructions vary between routes. Arrive with your mirrors checked and your exit decided, position early and keep an eye on traffic already on the roundabout before you commit.

Most Frequent Roads

These roads appear across the most routes — be sure to practise them.

RoadRoutesFrequencyTypical Feature
Hallgarth St 14 / 14
Left turn
Stockton Rd 10 / 14
Straight ahead
A167 9 / 14
Left turn
A690 8 / 14
Right turn
Church St 8 / 14
Right turn
Potters Bank 8 / 14
Roundabout
A177 6 / 14
Left turn
Quarryheads Lane 6 / 14
Roundabout
Crossgate Peth 5 / 14
Right turn
Elvet Hill Rd 5 / 14
Left turn

Roundabout Analysis

The routes include 86 roundabouts across 14 routes — these are the most important.

Hallgarth St
High
Roundabout features in 10 of 14 routes
Millburngate Bridge
High
Roundabout features in 5 of 14 routes
Potters Bank
High
Roundabout features in 5 of 14 routes
Quarryheads Lane
High
Roundabout features in 5 of 14 routes
A177
Medium
Roundabout features in 4 of 14 routes
A690
Medium
Roundabout features in 4 of 14 routes
Leazes Rd
Medium
Roundabout features in 4 of 14 routes
A167
Medium
Roundabout features in 3 of 14 routes

Durham Test Centre

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Address
Durham Driving Test Centre
1st Floor, Enna House, Whitfield Court Ind Est., Durham, Meadowfield, DH7 8XL
Phone
0300 200 1122 DVSA general enquiries
Amenities
Disabled Access Parking Toilets
Tests Offered
ADI part 2 ADI part 3 Car
Opening Hours
  • 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
Pass Rate
48.0%
vs 47.9% national average
Waiting Time
18.1 wks
Latest DVSA data
Routes Available
14
ADI part 2, ADI part 3, Car
Avg Route Length
28
Steps (25–34 range)
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