Original Published Test Routes
Step-by-step directions for all 20 original DVSA-published routes from 11 Cross Street West, Pellon, Halifax.
Route & Road Guide
Road Type Split
Approximate breakdown based on road names and instructions across all 20 routes.
What to Expect at Halifax
- Expect roundabouts throughout — 3.4 per route on average — Route 4 includes the most with 5, including Highroad Well Lane.
- Route 11 alone has 8 sets of traffic lights — the most of any route here. Confident, smooth stops and pull-aways are essential.
- The 46% pass rate at Halifax 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.
- There is a big spread in route complexity — Route 9 is the longest and most demanding at 36 steps, while Route 18 is the most manageable at 21. Practise both ends of the range.
- Familiarise yourself with Cross Street West, Gibbet Street and Queens Road before your test — they come up repeatedly across the routes and knowing their junctions and speed limits will save you on the day.
Tricky Spots on the Halifax 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Street West | 20 / 20 | Right turn | |
| Gibbet Street | 13 / 20 | Right turn | |
| Queens Road | 13 / 20 | Right turn | |
| Aachen Way | 12 / 20 | Left turn | |
| Reservoir Road | 12 / 20 | Straight ahead | |
| Warley Road | 12 / 20 | Left turn | |
| Highgate Gardens | 11 / 20 | Straight ahead | |
| Pellon Lane | 11 / 20 | Right turn | |
| Pellon New Road | 11 / 20 | Left turn | |
| Spring Hall Lane | 10 / 20 | Left turn |
Roundabout Analysis
The routes include 67 roundabouts across 20 routes — these are the most important.
Halifax Test Centre
11 Cross Street West, Pellon, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 0HA
- 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