Original Published Test Routes
Step-by-step directions for all 16 original DVSA-published routes from Estate Road 1, South Humberside Trading Estate, Pyewipe, Grimsby.
Route & Road Guide
Road Type Split
Approximate breakdown based on road names and instructions across all 16 routes.
What to Expect at Grimsby Coldwater
- Roundabouts are a defining feature — averaging 6.9 per route. Route 11 is the most demanding with 12, including A180.
- Pass rate 43% — 4.9 points below the national average of 47.9%. Thorough preparation on these specific routes and roads is particularly important here.
- Traffic lights feature heavily — Route 5 includes 8 sets. Approach speed, correct positioning and smooth pull-away are all assessed.
- Key roads to know: A180, Laforay Rd and Woad Lane — these appear across the most routes and are the most likely to feature on your test.
- Route lengths range from 24 to 34 steps — practise all routes rather than focusing on one.
Tricky Spots on the Grimsby Coldwater 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A180 | 16 / 16 | Roundabout | |
| Laforay Rd | 16 / 16 | Left turn | |
| Woad Lane | 16 / 16 | Left turn | |
| Pyewipe Rd | 12 / 16 | Roundabout | |
| Estate Rd No 1 | 10 / 16 | Right turn | |
| Boulevard Avenue | 7 / 16 | Roundabout | |
| Cleethorpe Rd | 7 / 16 | Right turn | |
| Estate Rd No 2 | 6 / 16 | Roundabout | |
| Estate Rd No 5 | 6 / 16 | Left turn | |
| Freeman St | 6 / 16 | Left turn |
Roundabout Analysis
The routes include 110 roundabouts across 16 routes — these are the most important.
Grimsby Coldwater Test Centre
Estate Road 1, South Humberside Trading Estate, Pyewipe, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, DN31 2TB
- 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