Original Published Test Routes
Step-by-step directions for all 20 original DVSA-published routes from Reservoir Road, Off Clough Rd, Kingston Upon Hull, Hull.
Route & Road Guide
Road Type Split
Approximate breakdown based on road names and instructions across all 20 routes.
What to Expect at Hull
- Roundabouts are a defining feature — averaging 9.5 per route. Route 2 is the most demanding with 13, including Clough Rd.
- Traffic lights feature heavily — Route 3 includes 5 sets. Approach speed, correct positioning and smooth pull-away are all assessed.
- Pass rate 43% — 4.9 points below the national average of 47.9%. Thorough preparation on these specific routes and roads is particularly important here.
- Routes vary significantly in length — from 22 to 36 steps. Route 2 is the most demanding overall; Route 5 the most straightforward.
- Key roads to know: Clough Rd, Ferry Lane and Stoneferry Rd — these appear across the most routes and are the most likely to feature on your test.
Tricky Spots on the Hull 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clough Rd | 20 / 20 | Roundabout | |
| Ferry Lane | 20 / 20 | Roundabout | |
| Stoneferry Rd | 17 / 20 | Roundabout | |
| Chamberlain Rd | 12 / 20 | Roundabout | |
| Reservoir Rd | 12 / 20 | Left turn | |
| Bankside | 9 / 20 | Roundabout | |
| Holderness Rd | 9 / 20 | Right turn | |
| Sutton Rd | 9 / 20 | Roundabout | |
| Beverley Rd | 8 / 20 | Right turn | |
| Fountain Rd | 7 / 20 | Left turn |
Roundabout Analysis
The routes include 190 roundabouts across 20 routes — these are the most important.
Hull Test Centre
Reservoir Road, Off Clough Rd, Kingston Upon Hull, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU6 7PY
- 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