Original Published Test Routes
Step-by-step directions for all 18 original DVSA-published routes from Tower Buildings, High Street, Heckmondwike.
Route & Road Guide
Road Type Split
Approximate breakdown based on road names and instructions across all 18 routes.
What to Expect at Heckmondwike
- Traffic lights feature heavily — Route 2 includes 8 sets. Approach speed, correct positioning and smooth pull-away are all assessed.
- Pass rate 45%, close to the national average of 47.9% — a fair test. Consistent preparation across all routes is what counts.
- Routes vary significantly in length — from 19 to 35 steps. Route 2 is the most demanding overall; Route 7 the most straightforward.
- Junction-dense routes — averaging 25 turns per route. Early positioning, timely signals and consistent observation are tested throughout.
- Key roads to know: High St, Bradford Rd and Cemetery Rd — these appear across the most routes and are the most likely to feature on your test.
- 2 roundabout encounters across all routes — relatively few compared to many UK centres, but correct lane discipline still matters.
Tricky Spots on the Heckmondwike 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High St | 16 / 18 | Left turn | |
| Bradford Rd | 13 / 18 | Left turn | |
| Cemetery Rd | 10 / 18 | Right turn | |
| Leeds Old Rd | 10 / 18 | Left turn | |
| Halifax Rd | 9 / 18 | Right turn | |
| Huddersfield Rd | 9 / 18 | Right turn | |
| Ings Rd | 8 / 18 | Left turn | |
| Jeremy Lane | 8 / 18 | Left turn | |
| Leeds Rd | 7 / 18 | Left turn | |
| White Lee Rd | 7 / 18 | Left turn |
Heckmondwike Test Centre
Tower Buildings, High Street, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, WF16 0AS
- 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