Original Published Test Routes
Step-by-step directions for all 20 original DVSA-published routes from 3 Aviation Drive, Beaufort Park, Hendon.
Route & Road Guide
Road Type Split
Approximate breakdown based on road names and instructions across all 20 routes.
What to Expect at Hendon (London)
- With 6.6 roundabouts per route on average, Hendon (London) is more roundabout-intensive than most UK centres. Route 4 has the highest concentration with 11, including Aviation Drive.
- At 51%, the pass rate here is 3.1 points above the national average of 47.9% — making Hendon (London) one of the more candidate-friendly centres in the UK.
- Route 14 alone has 9 sets of traffic lights — the most of any route here. Confident, smooth stops and pull-aways are essential.
- There is a big spread in route complexity — Route 19 is the longest and most demanding at 30 steps, while Route 13 is the most manageable at 18. Practise both ends of the range.
- Familiarise yourself with Aerodrome Rd, Aviation Drive and Grahame Park Way 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 Hendon (London) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodrome Rd | 20 / 20 | Right turn | |
| Aviation Drive | 19 / 20 | Roundabout | |
| Grahame Park Way | 16 / 20 | Roundabout | |
| Bunns Lane | 12 / 20 | Left turn | |
| Montrose Avenue | 8 / 20 | Left turn | |
| Watford Way A41 | 7 / 20 | Right turn | |
| Colindale Avenue | 6 / 20 | Roundabout | |
| Hale Lane | 6 / 20 | Roundabout | |
| Lanacre Avenue | 6 / 20 | Roundabout | |
| Orange Hill Rd | 6 / 20 | Roundabout |
Roundabout Analysis
The routes include 131 roundabouts across 20 routes — these are the most important.
Hendon (London) Test Centre
3 Aviation Drive, Beaufort Park, Hendon, Greater London, NW9 5TZ
- 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