In short
Driving Routes publishes the real road routes examiners use at UK and US driving test centres, with voice-guided turn-by-turn navigation. Theory Test Pro is a uk theory-test revision app focused on multiple-choice and hazard-perception practice. They cover different parts of test preparation — read on for the side-by-side and the honest pick.
Driving Routes
Pros
- • 1,900+ real practice routes at UK and US test centres
- • Hand-verified by approved driving instructors
- • Voice-guided turn-by-turn on web, iOS, Android
- • CarPlay and Android Auto on every plan
- • Offline maps included
- • From £3.99/wk — one subscription covers every device
Theory Test Pro
Pros
- • Comprehensive coverage of the official DVSA theory question bank
- • Hazard-perception clips for video practice
- • Generous free tier with most questions accessible
- • Used by many UK driving schools as a class supplement
Cons
- • Theory test only — does not cover the practical driving test
- • No route information for any test centre
- • No voice-guided navigation
- • Limited usefulness in the final two weeks before the practical test
Feature comparison
| Feature | Driving Routes | Theory Test Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Theory test prep | Not covered — focused on the practical test | Comprehensive |
| Hazard perception | Not covered | Yes |
| Practical test routes | 1,900+ hand-verified routes at UK & US centres | Not offered |
| Voice-guided turn-by-turn | Yes — every route | No |
| CarPlay & Android Auto | Yes | No |
| Offline maps | Yes — included | N/A |
| Coverage | UK + US | UK only |
| Pricing | From £3.99/wk | Free + £4.99 premium |
When to pick Theory Test Pro
When you are weeks or months away from your practical test and want to lock down theory-test knowledge — Theory Test Pro is the dominant tool for that job.
When to pick Driving Routes
When you've already passed (or booked) your theory test and want to prepare for the practical — Driving Routes covers the in-car part Theory Test Pro doesn't touch.
Frequently asked questions
Is Driving Routes a replacement for Theory Test Pro?
No — the two cover different parts of the test. Theory Test Pro is for the theory (multiple-choice + hazard perception); Driving Routes is for the practical (in-car driving on real test routes). Most learners use both.
When should I switch from Theory Test Pro to Driving Routes?
Roughly when you book your practical test. The two weeks before the practical are where Driving Routes route practice has the biggest impact.