In short
The DVSA stopped officially publishing UK test routes in 2010. Today, the three ways to find them are: (1) ask your instructor, (2) use Driving Routes (we consolidate 370+ centres of routes), or (3) hunt through forums and YouTube. Option 2 is fastest.
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Ask your driving instructor
Local instructors know the routes — they drive them every day. Ask which routes are most commonly used at your booked test centre.
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Use Driving Routes
We publish all known routes at 370+ UK test centres, hand-verified by instructors and recent test-takers. Voice-guided turn-by-turn.
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Search online forums and YouTube
Some learners post route walkthroughs, but they're often outdated or incomplete.
The fastest way
Find your test centre on Driving Routes. We list every published route with voice-guided turn-by-turn navigation. From £3.99/wk.
Find my test centreFAQ
Are UK driving test routes public?
The DVSA stopped officially publishing routes in 2010. Routes are widely known by local instructors and learners, but not in an official central database. Driving Routes consolidates this knowledge.
Is it cheating to practise the test routes?
No. The DVSA actively encourages familiarisation with local roads. Driving the routes is exactly what an instructor recommends — it's the standard approach.
How many routes does each test centre use?
Typically 5 to 15 per centre, with seasonal variation. The examiner picks one on the day.
Can I download UK driving test routes as a PDF?
Some sites sell PDF or GPX packs (£5–£15 per centre). Driving Routes uses an interactive map + voice guidance instead — more useful for practice than a static PDF.
Are the routes the only ones the examiner will use?
No. Examiners can take a variation. The published routes are a high-confidence preview, not a guarantee. But the variations are usually slight.