Practice Route 4
HardMerthyr Tydfil
15.9 km
Distance
32 min
Est. time
Hard
Difficulty
Car
Vehicle
On the road
Route at a glance
- 18 mph
- Average pace · Mostly town & residential streets
Getting to the test centre
Merthyr Tydfil
Merthyr Industrial Park, Pentrebach, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 4DR
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Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about practising this route.
Are these the real driving test routes?
Practice Route 4 covers the roads, junctions and manoeuvres around Merthyr Tydfil that learners commonly meet on test day. Examiners choose the exact route on the day, so there's no single official list — but practising the local roads you're most likely to be sent down is one of the best ways to prepare and to settle test-day nerves.
How difficult is Practice Route 4, and is it good for beginners?
Practice Route 4 is rated challenging (4/5). It's one of the tougher routes around the test centre, with busier roads and trickier manoeuvres, so it's best left until the fundamentals feel automatic.
How long does Practice Route 4 take to drive?
It's about 15.9 km and takes roughly 32 min at a steady test pace. Leave a little extra for traffic and lights, and plan to drive it more than once — most learners find the route clicks into place by the second or third run.
Where does Practice Route 4 start?
Practice Route 4 is based around Merthyr Tydfil — the same neighbourhood your test sets off from. Starting from there lets you practise the first few turns exactly as you'll meet them on the day.
How do I practise Practice Route 4?
Open Practice Route 4 in the Driving Routes app for hands-free, voice-guided turn-by-turn navigation with CarPlay and Android Auto, so a learner driver can keep their eyes on the road while an instructor or supervising driver focuses on coaching.
Last updated on 29 June 2026