Original Published Test Routes
Step-by-step directions for all 12 original DVSA-published routes from Altria Business Park, Margate Road, Thanet Way, Herne Bay.
Route & Road Guide
Road Type Split
Approximate breakdown based on road names and instructions across all 12 routes.
What to Expect at Herne Bay
- With 10.6 roundabouts per route on average, Herne Bay is more roundabout-intensive than most UK centres. Route 9 has the highest concentration with 14, including Canterbury Rd.
- At 55%, the pass rate here is 7.1 points above the national average of 47.9% — making Herne Bay one of the more candidate-friendly centres in the UK.
- Familiarise yourself with Canterbury Rd, The Boulevard and Margate Rd 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 32 to 41 steps — each has a distinct character, so practising the full set is worth the time.
Tricky Spots on the Herne Bay 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Rd | 12 / 12 | Roundabout | |
| The Boulevard | 12 / 12 | Roundabout | |
| Margate Rd | 11 / 12 | Roundabout | |
| The High St | 11 / 12 | Left turn | |
| Sea St | 10 / 12 | Roundabout | |
| Avenue Rd | 9 / 12 | Straight ahead | |
| Beltinge Rd | 9 / 12 | Left turn | |
| Broomfield Slip Rd | 9 / 12 | Roundabout | |
| Greenhill Bridge Rd | 9 / 12 | Right turn | |
| Margate Rd Fly-Over | 8 / 12 | Roundabout |
Roundabout Analysis
The routes include 127 roundabouts across 12 routes — these are the most important.
Herne Bay Test Centre
Altria Business Park, Margate Road, Thanet Way, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 6GZ
- 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