Original Published Test Routes
Step-by-step directions for all 20 original DVSA-published routes from Slyfield Industrial Estate, off Moorfield Road, Guildford.
Route & Road Guide
Road Type Split
Approximate breakdown based on road names and instructions across all 20 routes.
What to Expect at Guildford
- With 7.6 roundabouts per route on average, Guildford is more roundabout-intensive than most UK centres. Route 15 has the highest concentration with 11, including A320 Woking Rd.
- Route 3 alone has 8 sets of traffic lights — the most of any route here. Confident, smooth stops and pull-aways are essential.
- At 52%, the pass rate here is 4.1 points above the national average of 47.9% — making Guildford one of the more candidate-friendly centres in the UK.
- There is a big spread in route complexity — Route 20 is the longest and most demanding at 29 steps, while Route 19 is the most manageable at 15. Practise both ends of the range.
- Familiarise yourself with Moorfield Rd, Clay Lane and A320 Woking Rd 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 Guildford test has an open, flowing character — speed management and road positioning are tested as much as junction handling.
Tricky Spots on the Guildford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorfield Rd | 20 / 20 | Right turn | |
| Clay Lane | 19 / 20 | Roundabout | |
| A320 Woking Rd | 18 / 20 | Roundabout | |
| London Rd | 12 / 20 | Roundabout | |
| Jacobs Well Rd | 11 / 20 | Left turn | |
| Epsom Rd | 10 / 20 | Left turn | |
| A 320 Woking Rd | 9 / 20 | Roundabout | |
| Bellfields Rd | 8 / 20 | Roundabout | |
| Boxgrove Rd | 7 / 20 | Roundabout | |
| Old Woking Rd | 7 / 20 | Right turn |
Roundabout Analysis
The routes include 151 roundabouts across 20 routes — these are the most important.
Guildford Test Centre
Slyfield Industrial Estate, off Moorfield Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1SA
- 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