Durham Driving Test Routes
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Test Route Examples
Route 1 Instructions:
- Depart from the Driving Test Centre and turn left
- At Hallgarth Street Roundabout, take the 3rd exit (right)
- At the lights on Stockton Road, turn left
- Turn right onto South Road
- At the end of Elvet Hill Road, turn left
- At the lights on Potters Bank, continue ahead
- Turn left onto Lowes Barn Bank
- At Stonebridge Roundabout, go straight ahead
- Turn right onto the A690
- At the end of Black Road, turn left
- Turn right onto Brandon Lane
- At Tiree Close / Stack Garth, turn left at the end, then right at the next junction
- On Brandon Lane, take the 3rd left onto Oak Green
- Take the 3rd left again into Lime Park and at the end, turn left
- At the end of Oak Green, turn right
- At the end of Lowland Road, turn left
- At the end of Sawmills Lane, turn left
- Turn right onto the A690
- At the end of Browney Lane / Burnigill Road, turn left
- At A167 Roundabout, take the 3rd exit (right)
- Continue on South Road / Church Street, go ahead at the lights, then turn right at the next lights
- Turn left onto Hallgarth Street
- Return to the Driving Test Centre
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Depart from the Driving Test Centre and turn left
On Hallgarth Street, take the 2nd left
At the end of The Hallgarth, turn left
At the lights on Whinney Hill, turn right
Turn left onto New Elvet Bridge
At Claypath Mini Roundabout, go ahead, then at the next roundabout take the 1st exit (left)
Join the A690 and turn left onto Belmont Road
Turn left into Belmont Industrial Estate and at the end, turn right
Turn left back onto Belmont Road
Turn left onto Belgravia Road
At the end of Willowtree Avenue, turn left
At the end of Rowantree Avenue, turn right
* Updated, complete route available on the app.
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Depart from the Driving Test Centre and turn right
At the lights on Hallgarth Street, go ahead
At New Elvet Roundabout, take the 3rd exit (right)
At Leazes Road Roundabout, take the 1st exit (left)
At the lights on Claypath, go ahead through the next roundabout and at the end, turn left
At Millburngate Bridge Roundabout, take the 3rd exit (right)
At Framwellgate Peth Roundabout, go ahead and take the 3rd exit
At North Road Roundabout, go ahead and take the 3rd exit
At High Carr Road Mini Roundabout, turn right
On Finchale Road, take the 4th right
Turn left onto Bek Road
Turn right onto Carr House Drive
At the end of Langley Road, turn right
Take the 3rd left onto Carr House Drive
* Updated, complete route available on the app.
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Depart from the Driving Test Centre and turn left
Turn left onto Hallgarth Street
At the end of The Hallgarth, turn left
At the lights on Whinney Hill, turn right
At Elvet Bridge Roundabout, take the 3rd exit (right)
At Leazes Road Roundabout, take the 3rd exit (right)
Turn left onto Sunderland Road
At the end of Churchill Avenue, turn left, then right
At the end of Roosevelt Road, turn right
On Bradford Crescent, take the 2nd right
Turn left into Musgrave Gardens, then right at the end
At the end of Kepier Crescent, turn left
At the lights on Sunderland Road, go ahead, then at the next roundabout take the 1st exit (left)
* Updated, complete route available on the app.
Based on 20 route variations offered in the app:
Average Length: 10 miles
Average Duration: 41 minutes
Key Areas To Practise
With 20+ route variations to drive, there are a number of key areas that appear more than others. If possible, try to spend some additional time on the following areas of the Durham test routes:
Millburngate Bridge Roundabout
One of Durham’s most complex roundabouts, connecting several busy routes makes for a great test of calm lane discipline and mirror use.
Hallgarth Street & Church Street
These narrow central roads will test your clutch control and composure under pressure. Expect pedestrians, parked cars, and the occasional bus pulling out.
Potters Bank & Elvet Hill Road
Hilly, scenic, and a little twisty in places - making for a real test of control and anticipation. Keep your gears low and don’t rush when meeting traffic.
Belmont & Dragon Lane Area
A quieter section with small roundabouts and industrial turns, often used for the required manoeuvres.
Stonebridge Roundabout (A690)
A key point of many route variations. Traffic can flow quickly here, so approach gently and pick your gap with confidence.
Route Tips
Having the routes to practise is perhaps the biggest advantage you can give yourself for test day. Here are a few more tips to help you get the most out of your driving:
Session Time
If you can, try to spend 40-50 minutes on each session to replicate a real test environment. Lots of small sessions is key.
Route Choice
Use the app route preview to choose a simple map to begin. When you gain confidence, progress to more difficult maps.
Weather & Time
Drive at different times of the day, in varying weather conditions. You never know what the traffic and weather will be like on test day!
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Whilst conducting the independent driving test, the examiner will request the student to follow instructions from the Sat-Nav. The examiner will bring an already setup Tomtom Start 52 device. All you’ll have to do is to follow directions from the device. The make or model of the Satnav that you’ll use during your learning sessions won’t matter one bit. As a leading SatNav company, we provide driving test routes for Android, Garmin, Tomtom and iPhone devices.You can’t use your own Sat-nav device in the driving test.
We aim to provide purchasers with a lot of support and help with Route-Led's routes. You will quickly become skilled at the various routes we provided. However, we definitely recommend having someone that is a professional teacher.
In the course of the independent driving test, the examiner will give the learner all the relevant directions. In case the learner gets lost during the journey, they will be required to confirm the instructions from the test examiner. Learners can’t utilise personal satNav devices for independent driving because they give turn-by-turn instructions. Independent driving will check the skill of the examinee to make independent choices.
Durham Test Centre Info
Durham test centre can be found at 1st Floor Enna House Whitfield Court Industrial Estate, St Johns Rd Meadowfield Durham DH7 8XL. There ought to be ramp access for disabled users but we suggest calling to confirm. There are also quite often male, female and disabled facilities for use at the test centre but it's generally best to go before you head there! It’s occasionally feasible to park at the test centre. If not, it ought to be easy to park nearby and get there by foot. Practise busy roads, roundabouts, difficult junctions and one-way streets. Navigating test routes while practising to drive is always very useful, as it allows you to practise on roads that you’ll actually be going on during your test.
Address: 1st Floor Enna House Whitfield Court Industrial Estate, St Johns Rd Meadowfield Durham DH7 8XL
Parking: Parking may be possible at the test centre. If not, park nearby and head by foot.
Test Centre Toilets: There are quite often disabled, female and male toilets at the test centre but best to use these at your house beforehand.
Test Centre Disabled access: You should be able to access the test centre in a wheelchair but telephone ahead to make sure.
Find local test centre details: https://www.gov.uk/find-driving-test-centre