Tottenham Driving Test Routes (London)

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Practical Test Routes

Car Test Route 01

Duration: 33 min - Distance: 9.5km

Navigation Instructions:

  1. Drive south on Selby Road. 

  2. Turn left onto White Hart Lane. 

  3. Turn left onto Queen Street. 

  4. Turn right onto Academia Way. 

  5. Turn left onto Pretoria Road. 

  6. Turn left onto Shaftesbury Road. 

  7. Turn right onto Bull Lane. 

  8. Turn right onto Bridport Road. 

  9. Turn left onto Gloucester Road. 

  10. Turn right onto Sterling Way. 

  11. Turn left onto Fore Street/A1010. Continue on A1010. 

  12. Enter The Green and take the 1st exit onto Church Street/B154. 

  13. Turn left onto Hydeside Gardens. 

  14. Turn left onto Hydethorpe Avenue. 

  15. Turn left onto Hyde Way. 

  16. Turn right onto Hydeside Gardens. 

  17. Turn left onto Church Street/B154. 

  18. Turn left onto A10. 

  19. Enter Edmonton Great Cambridge Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A10/Great Cambridge Road. 

  20. Turn left onto White Hart Lane. 

  21. Turn left to stay on White Hart Lane. 

  22. Bear left onto Selby Road. 

  23. You have arrived at your destination.

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Using our app to practice the test routes is easy, whether you're on an iOS or Android device. Each route begins at the Tottenham Test Centre on Selby Road, covering all local roads to help you prepare.

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Practise All Road Types Before Test Day

On test day, your examiner will select one of 8 possible routes to evaluate your driving skills. Familiarising yourself with these routes and identifying any challenging spots in advance can give you a significant edge. While navigating through Tottenham, you will come across a range of road types, such as:

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Main Roads

Busy main roads like the A10 (High Road) and A1010 (Fore Street), both close to the test centre, involve multi-lane traffic and higher speed limits, testing your ability to merge and change lanes.

Urban Traffic

The area around Tottenham Hale and Seven Sisters features bustling traffic, with busy intersections and complex junctions. These sections test your ability to handle stop-and-go conditions.

Residential Streets

Nearby residential areas, such as those in Northumberland Park or Bruce Grove typically have narrow lanes, parked cars, and pedestrian crossings, requiring you to maintain controlled speeds.

Roundabouts

Key roundabouts, including those on Lansdowne Road and Watermead Way require good lane discipline, clear signaling, and confident decision-making.

Rural and Quieter Roads

Parts of the route may include quieter roads near Tottenham Marshes or the Lea Valley area. These stretches require you to adjust your speed and awareness.

Test Manoeuvre Practice

Practicing your required manoeuvres on the roads near the Tottenham Test Centre will not only enhance your skills but boost your confidence when it comes to test day. During the exam, you may be required to carry out any of the following:

  • Emergency Stop: This may be conducted on quieter roads near Selby Road or the residential streets of South Tottenham. You’ll need to demonstrate your reaction time and control.

  • Parallel Parking: Might be tested on residential streets such as those near Northumberland Park or the streets around Bruce Grove. You’ll need to showcase your ability to position your car accurately.

  • Reversing Around a Corner: Quieter roads like those found near Park View Road or Lansdowne Road may be the setting for you to display your control of the vehicle.

  • Pulling Up on the Right: This could be tested on less crowded roads like those near Shelbourne Road or Marsh Lane. You’ll need to pull up on the right-hand side, reverse for a short distance, and then safely rejoin the traffic.

Tottenham Driving Test Centre

The Tottenham Driving Test Centre is conveniently located at the Annex Building, Selby Centre and offers essential amenities including male and female toilets.

On test day you should park in the designated bays close to the Annex building and report to the entrance lobby, and try not to arrive more than 10 minutes prior to your appointment.

It is well-connected by public transport, making it accessible from surrounding areas. Here are some detailed directions and you can view the centre on Google Street View.

 

Address & Contact

Driving Test Centre Tottenham Annex Building,
Selby Centre,
Selby Road,
Tottenham,
N17 8JL

Tel: n/a

Pass Rate

The average pass rate from Tottenham Test Centre is 39.6% according to DVSA figures which is slightly below the National average.

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Waiting Times

The average waiting time when booking a driving test at Tottenham Test Centre is 17.62 weeks according to April 2022 to March 2023 figures.

Booking Your Test

Nearby Test Centres

If you’re unable to find a suitable test date in Tottenham, you may want to consider nearby alternatives. Your closest options include Chingford (5.7 miles), Wood Green (6.8 miles) and Barnet (6.8 miles).

Facilities

  • Parking

  • Toilet facilities

Available Tests

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