Original Published Test Routes
Step-by-step directions for all 2 original DVSA-published routes from Town Hall, St Marys, Isles of Scilly.
S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
Town Hall
Into
3
Silver St
At end of road, turn left
4
Hugh St
Around chemist
5
The Bank / Hugh St
Turn left
6
The Strand
At end of road, turn right
7
Wellcross
At end of road, turn left
8
Church St
Turn left
9
Church St
At end of road, turn right
10
Telegraph Rd
Turn right
11
Carn Friars Lane
Turn right
12
Old Town Lane
Take the 2nd left
13
Ennor Close
At end of road, turn right
14
Old Town Lane
At end of road, turn right
15
Carn Friars Lane / High Lane
/ Town Lane
At end of road, turn right
16
Telegraph Rd
Turn right
17
Porthlod Lane / Rosehill
At end of road, turn left
18
Telegraph Rd
Take the 2nd right
19
Town Lane / High Lane / Carn
Friars Lane
At end of road, turn left
20
Telegraph Rd
Turn left
21
Church Rd
At end of road, turn right
22
Church St
At end of road, turn left
23
Hugh St
Turn left
24
Silver St
Rear of
25
Town Hall
F
DTC
Return to test centre
This route is based on older published data. Get the current verified version on the app — with satnav navigation.
S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
Town Hall
Into
3
Silver St
At end of road, turn left
4
Hugh St
Around chemist
5
The Bank
Join
6
Hugh St
Turn right
7
Church St / Church Rd / Old Town Rd
At end of road, turn right
8
Carn Friars Lane / High Lane / Town Lane
At end of road, turn right
9
Telegraph Rd / Wear Reservoir
At end of road, turn right
10
Telegraph Rd
Turn right
11
Rosehill / Porthlod Lane
At end of road, turn right
12
Telegraph Rd
Turn left
13
Town Lane / High Lane / Carn Friars Lane
Take the 2nd left
14
Old Town Lane / Old Town Rd / Church St
At end of road, turn left
15
Hugh St
Turn left
16
Silver St
Rear of
17
Town Hall
F
DTC
Return to test centre
This route is based on older published data. Get the current verified version on the app — with satnav navigation.
Route & Road Guide
Road Type Split
Approximate breakdown based on road names and instructions across all 2 routes.
Residential
100%
What to Expect at Isles of Scilly
- At 88%, the pass rate here is 40.1 points above the national average of 47.9% — making Isles of Scilly one of the more candidate-friendly centres in the UK.
- Familiarise yourself with Hugh St, Silver St and Telegraph Rd 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 Isles of Scilly Test
Junctions and road sections that appear frequently and catch learners out.
1
Hugh Street / Silver Street one-way system
Both routes use Hugh Street and Silver Street through the centre of Hugh Town. The route describes navigating "around the chemist" — a genuine landmark used instead of a road name. Keep your speed low and your observations wide in this narrow, pedestrian-active area.
2
Telegraph Road / Old Town Lane / Carn Friars Lane rural circuit
Both routes venture out along Telegraph Road and the Old Town Lane / Carn Friars Lane circuit. These are narrow island lanes with passing places — if you meet oncoming traffic, pull into a passing place promptly rather than hoping they'll reverse.
3
Church Street / Church Road / Wellcross junction area
The Church Street and Wellcross area is used on both routes. The junctions here are unmarked and the roads are narrow — take your time at each one, look well ahead for pedestrians and cyclists, and keep your speed matched to the limited sight lines.
4
Porthlod Lane / Rosehill approach
Both routes use Porthlod Lane and Rosehill on the circuit away from Hugh Town. These rural lanes are among the most challenging on the route — the road surface can be uneven and passing places are infrequent, so position carefully and be ready to stop.
5
Town Hall DTC start and finish
Both routes start and finish at the Town Hall. The departure and return manoeuvres here are done in a very confined space with pedestrians nearby — take your time pulling out and returning, and don't rush just because the road appears quiet.
Most Frequent Roads
These roads appear across the most routes — be sure to practise them.
| Road | Routes | Frequency | Typical Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh St | 2 / 2 | Straight ahead | |
| Silver St | 2 / 2 | Left turn | |
| Telegraph Rd | 2 / 2 | Right turn | |
| Town Hall | 2 / 2 | Straight ahead |
Isles of Scilly Test Centre
Address
Isles of Scilly Driving Test Centre
Town Hall, St Marys, Isles of Scilly, Cornwall, TR21 0LW
Town Hall, St Marys, Isles of Scilly, Cornwall, TR21 0LW
Phone
0300 200 1122
DVSA general enquiries
Amenities
Toilets
Tests Offered
Car
Opening Hours
- 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
Pass Rate
88.0%
vs 47.9% national average
Waiting Time
wks
Latest DVSA data
Routes Available
2
Car
Avg Route Length
22
Steps (18–26 range)