Original Published Test Routes
Step-by-step directions for all 19 original DVSA-published routes from Waverley House, Waverley Road, Huddersfield.
Route & Road Guide
Road Type Split
Approximate breakdown based on road names and instructions across all 19 routes.
What to Expect at Huddersfield
- Expect roundabouts throughout — 3.5 per route on average — Route 18 includes the most with 6, including Edgerton Grove Road.
- The 49% pass rate at Huddersfield 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.
- Route 14 alone has 9 sets of traffic lights — the most of any route here. Confident, smooth stops and pull-aways are essential.
- Left turns dominate these routes — 234 vs 130 right. Observation and positioning for left-turn junctions is worth specific practice.
- Familiarise yourself with Fitzwilliam Street, Portland Street and New North Road 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 26 to 35 steps — each has a distinct character, so practising the full set is worth the time.
Tricky Spots on the Huddersfield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitzwilliam Street | 19 / 19 | Left turn | |
| Portland Street | 19 / 19 | Left turn | |
| New North Road | 16 / 19 | Straight ahead | |
| Trinity Street | 14 / 19 | Left turn | |
| Edgerton Grove Road | 10 / 19 | Roundabout | |
| Edgerton Road | 10 / 19 | Straight ahead | |
| New Hey Road | 10 / 19 | Roundabout | |
| Halifax Road | 9 / 19 | Straight ahead | |
| Castlegate (Ring Road) | 8 / 19 | Left turn | |
| Westbourne Road | 7 / 19 | Roundabout |
Roundabout Analysis
The routes include 67 roundabouts across 19 routes — these are the most important.
Huddersfield Test Centre
Waverley House, Waverley Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 5NA
- 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