Original Published Test Routes
Step-by-step directions for all 16 original DVSA-published routes from Stephenson Street, off Corporation Rd, Liswerry, Newport.
Route & Road Guide
Road Type Split
Approximate breakdown based on road names and instructions across all 16 routes.
What to Expect at Newport
- With 5.6 roundabouts per route on average, Newport is more roundabout-intensive than most UK centres. Route 13 has the highest concentration with 9, including Spytty Rd.
- Route 9 alone has 10 sets of traffic lights — the most of any route here. Confident, smooth stops and pull-aways are essential.
- At 53%, the pass rate here is 5.1 points above the national average of 47.9% — making Newport one of the more candidate-friendly centres in the UK.
- Familiarise yourself with Corporation Rd, Stephenson St and Spytty Rd before your test — they come up repeatedly across the routes and knowing their junctions and speed limits will save you on the day.
- Routes here range from 21 to 32 steps — each has a distinct character, so practising the full set is worth the time.
Tricky Spots on the Newport 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporation Rd | 16 / 16 | Right turn | |
| Stephenson St | 16 / 16 | Right turn | |
| Spytty Rd | 10 / 16 | Roundabout | |
| Chepstow Rd | 9 / 16 | Right turn | |
| Usk River Crossing | 9 / 16 | Left turn | |
| Somerton Rd | 7 / 16 | Roundabout | |
| Usk Way | 7 / 16 | Roundabout | |
| Link Rd | 6 / 16 | Right turn | |
| Ringland Way | 6 / 16 | Roundabout | |
| Beechwood Rd | 5 / 16 | Left turn |
Roundabout Analysis
The routes include 89 roundabouts across 16 routes — these are the most important.
Newport Test Centre
Stephenson Street, off Corporation Rd, Liswerry, Newport, NP19 4XB
- 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