Original Published Test Routes
Step-by-step directions for all 12 original DVSA-published routes from Crabtree, Manor Way North, Erith.
Route & Road Guide
Road Type Split
Approximate breakdown based on road names and instructions across all 12 routes.
What to Expect at Erith (London)
- With 11.1 roundabouts per route on average, Erith (London) is more roundabout-intensive than most UK centres. Route 1 has the highest concentration with 13, including Anderson Way.
- The 49% pass rate at Erith (London) is broadly in line with the national average of 47.9% — this is a fair, well-rounded test where solid all-round preparation is rewarded.
- Familiarise yourself with Anderson Way, Crabtree Manorway North and Lower Road before your test — they come up repeatedly across the routes and knowing their junctions and speed limits will save you on the day.
- With only 11 turns per route on average, the Erith (London) test has an open, flowing character — speed management and road positioning are tested as much as junction handling.
- Routes here range from 23 to 33 steps — each has a distinct character, so practising the full set is worth the time.
Tricky Spots on the Erith (London) Test
Junctions and road sections that appear frequently and catch learners out.
Most Frequent Roads
These roads appear across the most routes — be sure to practise them.
| Road | Routes | Frequency | Typical Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson Way | 12 / 12 | Roundabout | |
| Crabtree Manorway North | 11 / 12 | Roundabout | |
| Lower Road | 10 / 12 | Roundabout | |
| Bronze Age Way | 8 / 12 | Roundabout | |
| Bedonwell Road | 7 / 12 | Left turn | |
| Bexley Road | 6 / 12 | Roundabout | |
| Brook Street | 6 / 12 | Left turn | |
| Car park | 6 / 12 | Right turn | |
| Knee Hill | 6 / 12 | Straight ahead | |
| Picardy ManorWay | 6 / 12 | Roundabout |
Roundabout Analysis
The routes include 133 roundabouts across 12 routes — these are the most important.
Erith (London) Test Centre
Crabtree, Manor Way North, Erith, Kent, DA17 6LJ
- Mon 8:00–16:00
- Tue 8:00–16:00
- Wed 8:00–16:00
- Thu 8:00–16:00
- Fri 8:00–16:00
- Sat Closed
- Sun Closed