Original Published Test Routes
Step-by-step directions for all 17 original DVSA-published routes from Palting House, Trinity Road, Folkestone.
Route & Road Guide
Road Type Split
Approximate breakdown based on road names and instructions across all 17 routes.
What to Expect at Folkestone
- Roundabouts are a defining feature — averaging 6.5 per route. Route 12 is the most demanding with 11, including A20.
- Pass rate 46%, close to the national average of 47.9% — a fair test. Consistent preparation across all routes is what counts.
- Key roads to know: Palting Way, Trinity Rd and Bouverie Rd West — these appear across the most routes and are the most likely to feature on your test.
- Routes vary significantly in length — from 22 to 41 steps. Route 9 is the most demanding overall; Route 10 the most straightforward.
Tricky Spots on the Folkestone 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palting Way | 17 / 17 | Left turn | |
| Trinity Rd | 17 / 17 | Right turn | |
| Bouverie Rd West | 14 / 17 | Roundabout | |
| Shorncliffe Rd | 14 / 17 | Left turn | |
| Cherry Garden Avenue | 13 / 17 | Roundabout | |
| A20 | 12 / 17 | Roundabout | |
| Dover Rd | 11 / 17 | Right turn | |
| Jointon Rd | 11 / 17 | Left turn | |
| Canterbury Rd | 9 / 17 | Roundabout | |
| Castle Hill Avenue | 9 / 17 | Roundabout |
Roundabout Analysis
The routes include 110 roundabouts across 17 routes — these are the most important.
Folkestone Test Centre
Palting House, Trinity Road, Folkestone, FolkestoneKent, CT20 2RH
- 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