Ashfield Driving Test Routes

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The Routes - Examples

Route 1 Instructions:

  1. Leave the Driving Test Centre and at the end of the road turn right onto Coxmoor Road.
  2. Continue along Coxmoor Road and go ahead at the mini roundabout.
  3. Stay on Coxmoor Road and at the traffic lights turn right onto Newark Road.
  4. On Newark Road, at the mini roundabout turn left onto Kirkby Folly Road.
  5. Continue along Kirkby Folly Road and at the traffic lights turn right onto Penny Emma Way.
  6. On Penny Emma Way, at the traffic lights turn left onto the A38.
  7. Continue along the A38, driving ahead through six sets of traffic lights.
  8. Take the left slip road off the A38 towards McArthur Glen Link Road.
  9. On McArthur Glen Link Road, at the roundabout turn right, taking the second exit.
  10. Continue to the next roundabout signposted for Blackwell and go ahead, taking the second exit.
  11. Follow Berristowe Lane / New Lane to the end of the road and turn right.
  12. Continue along Huthwaite Lane and then turn right onto Nunn Brook Road.
  13. On Nunn Brook Road, follow the road to the end and turn right onto Common Road.
  14. Continue along Common Road, going ahead at two mini roundabouts.
  15. At the end of Common Road, turn left onto the slip road for the A38 Sutton Town Centre.
  16. Continue along Alfreton Road, going ahead at the roundabout.
  17. Follow Alfreton Road through the one-way system, which leads into Lammas Road.
  18. On Lammas Road, go ahead at the traffic lights.
  19. Still on Lammas Road, at the roundabout turn left onto Priestsic Road.
  20. At the mini roundabout on Priestsic Road, turn right taking the second exit onto Northern Bridge Road.
  21. On Northern Bridge Road, go ahead at the first mini roundabout.
  22. At the next mini roundabout on Northern Bridge Road, turn right onto Outram Street / Forest Road.
  23. Continue along Outram Street / Forest Road and go ahead at the traffic lights.
  24. At the traffic lights on Station Road, turn left.
  25. At the junction with the A38, turn right onto the A38.
  26. Continue to Coxmoor Road and turn right.
  27. Turn left back into the Driving Test Centre.

Note: This route is an older example and has been updated.
All current routes are on the app.

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    1. Leave the Driving Test Centre and at the end of the road turn left onto Coxmoor Road.

    2. Continue along Coxmoor Road and at the traffic lights turn right onto the A38.

    3. On the A38, at the next set of traffic lights turn right onto Sherwood Way South.

    4. Continue along Sherwood Way South and at the traffic lights turn right onto Hamilton Road.

    5. At the mini roundabout on Hamilton Road, turn left onto Coxmoor Road.

    6. On Coxmoor Road, at the traffic lights turn right onto Newark Road.

    7. At the mini roundabout on Newark Road, turn left onto Kirkby Folly Road.

    8. Continue along Kirkby Folly Road and go ahead at the traffic lights as the road becomes Low Moor Road.

    9. On Low Moor Road, go ahead at the first mini roundabout.

    10. At the next mini roundabout on Low Moor Road, turn right onto Southwell Lane.

    * Updated, complete route available on the app.

    1. Leave the Driving Test Centre and at the end of the road turn left onto Coxmoor Road.

    2. On Coxmoor Road, at the traffic lights turn left onto the A38.

    3. Continue along the A38 and at the third set of traffic lights turn right onto Kirkby Road.

    4. On Kirkby Road, go ahead at the mini roundabout.

    5. At the next roundabout on Kirkby Road, turn left onto Spring Road / West End.

    6. Continue along Spring Road / West End and take the third right onto Church Street / Manor Street.

    7. On Church Street / Manor Street, at the roundabout go ahead taking the second exit onto Priestsic Road.

    8. Continue along Priestsic Road and go ahead at the mini roundabout.

    9. Stay on Priestsic Road and at the traffic lights turn left onto Stoneyford Road.

    10. On Stoneyford Road, take the third right onto Queen Street.

    11. Follow Queen Street to the end of the road and turn right onto Deepdale Street.

    * Updated, complete route available on the app.

    1. Leave the Driving Test Centre and at the end of the road turn right onto Coxmoor Road.

    2. On Coxmoor Road, at the mini roundabout turn left onto Hamilton Road.

    3. Continue along Hamilton Road and at the traffic lights turn right onto Sherwood Way South.

    4. On Sherwood Way South, at the second set of traffic lights turn left onto A60 Nottingham Road.

    5. Continue along A60 Nottingham Road and at the second set of traffic lights turn left onto Atkin Lane / High Oakham.

    6. On Atkin Lane / High Oakham, go ahead at the traffic lights.

    7. Continue onto Sheepbridge Lane and go ahead at the traffic lights.

    8. On Skegby Lane (B6014), go ahead at the traffic lights, using the right-hand lane as advised.

    9. Still on Skegby Lane (B6014), after the controlled pedestrian crossings, turn left onto New Lane.

    10. On New Lane, at the traffic lights turn left onto Stoneyford Road.

    11. Continue along Stoneyford Road and, after passing Quarrydale School, take the second left onto Quarrydale Road.

    * Updated, complete route available on the app.

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Average Length: 9.1 miles

Based on the 18 route variations offered in the app

Average Duration: 41 minutes

Key Areas

There are a few roads, roundabouts and busy stretches that show up regulalry in the Sutton-in-Ashfield routes. Getting familiar with them before your test day will help make everything feel a lot more relaxed:

Coxmoor Road

Almost every route starts and finishes on Coxmoor Road, usually with an early mini roundabout and a couple of key traffic light junctions. It’s a good place to settle in, get your mirrors going and show early observations.

A38 & Sherwood Way South

The A38 appears on multiple routes, often with several sets of traffic lights and slip roads to join or leave. Sherwood Way South runs alongside it and is regularly used to change direction. These stretches are great for showing lane discipline and confident use of slip roads.

Priestsic Road, Lammas Road & the One-Way System

This area brings together mini roundabouts, traffic lights and the Alfreton Road one-way system. Planning ahead and reading signs early will really pay off.

Northern Bridge Road & Station Road

The cluster of mini roundabouts on Northern Bridge Road features often, followed by a turn onto Station Road and back towards the A38. These help the examiner to see how confidently you handle repeated roundabout decisions.

Stoneyford Road & Residential Loops

Several routes dive off Stoneyford Road into quieter residential streets such as Queen Street, Deepdale Gardens and Dales Avenue. These are perfect for showing patience, good clutch control and perfect road positioning as you weave through side roads.

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Practical Advice

Having the test routes at your disposal is perhaps the single biggest advantage you can give yourself when it comes to passing your test. Combine the routes with these tips and you’ll become a super-confident driver!

Where to Begin?

Choose a route from the app using the preview facility that suits your confidence level to begin with. Work your way through the rest.

What Time?

Aim to practise at different times of the day to experience varying traffic levels. Your test could be scheduled for either rush hour.

How Long?

Spending 40-50 mins practising is a good idea as it mimics the average practical test length of 40 mins. Little and often is key.

Ashfield Driving Test Centre

Found in an industrial estate outside Sutton-in-Ashfield, the Ashfield DVSA Test Centre is still easily accessible, and provides a good range of services and amenities. Male, female and disabled toilets, disabled access and parking make it a popular test venue. The current pass rate of 51% is only slightly above the national average. For accurate directions, use Google Maps or Streetview.

 

Address & Contact

Ashfield Driving Test Centre
Ground Floor, Sherwood House
Off Coxmoor Road
Sutton-in-Ashfield
NG17 5LA
Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom

Tel: 0300 200 1122

Pass Rate

The average pass rate for Ashfield Test Centre is 51% which is slightly higher than the national average pass rate of 48.4% according to the DVSA.

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Waiting Times

The average waiting time to book a driving test at Ashfield Test Centre is 22 weeks based on the latest April 2022 to March 2023 figures.

Booking Your Test

Nearby Test Centres

Watnall, Chesterfield and Nottingham (Colwick) are the closest Test Centres to Ashfield for a change of venue. If you can’t get a suitable booking time, or would prefer a change of routes, a move can be beneficial.

Facilities

  • Toilet facilities

  • Disabled access

  • Parking

Available Tests

  • Car

  • ADI Part 2

  • ADI Part 3