Original Published Test Routes
Step-by-step directions for all 15 original DVSA-published routes from Unit 20, Newburn Bridge Industrial Estate, Mainsforth Terrace, Hartlepool.
Route & Road Guide
Road Type Split
Approximate breakdown based on road names and instructions across all 15 routes.
What to Expect at Hartlepool
- With 7.8 roundabouts per route on average, Hartlepool is more roundabout-intensive than most UK centres. Route 8 has the highest concentration with 13, including Marina Way.
- Route 2 alone has 12 sets of traffic lights — the most of any route here. Confident, smooth stops and pull-aways are essential.
- The 50% pass rate at Hartlepool 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 Mainsforth Terrace, Burn Rd and Church St before your test — they come up repeatedly across the routes and knowing their junctions and speed limits will save you on the day.
- Routes here range from 22 to 33 steps — each has a distinct character, so practising the full set is worth the time.
Tricky Spots on the Hartlepool 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mainsforth Terrace | 14 / 15 | Left turn | |
| Burn Rd | 9 / 15 | Straight ahead | |
| Church St | 9 / 15 | Straight ahead | |
| Church Square | 8 / 15 | Roundabout | |
| Marina Gateway | 8 / 15 | Left turn | |
| Marina Way | 8 / 15 | Roundabout | |
| Park Rd | 7 / 15 | Straight ahead | |
| Seaton Lane | 7 / 15 | Roundabout | |
| Stockton Rd | 7 / 15 | Roundabout | |
| Hucklehoven Way | 6 / 15 | Right turn |
Roundabout Analysis
The routes include 117 roundabouts across 15 routes — these are the most important.
Hartlepool Test Centre
Unit 20, Newburn Bridge Industrial Estate, Mainsforth Terrace, Hartlepool, County Durham, TS25 1TZ
- 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