Original Published Test Routes
Step-by-step directions for all 14 original DVSA-published routes from Rollesby Road, Hardwick Industrial Estate, Kings Lynn.
Route & Road Guide
Road Type Split
Approximate breakdown based on road names and instructions across all 14 routes.
What to Expect at Kings Lynn
- With 7.4 roundabouts per route on average, Kings Lynn is more roundabout-intensive than most UK centres. Route 9 has the highest concentration with 12, including Hardwick Rd.
- Route 1 alone has 5 sets of traffic lights — the most of any route here. Confident, smooth stops and pull-aways are essential.
- The 46% pass rate at Kings Lynn 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.
- There is a big spread in route complexity — Route 9 is the longest and most demanding at 38 steps, while Route 6 is the most manageable at 22. Practise both ends of the range.
- Familiarise yourself with Hansa Rd, Hardwick Rd and Oldmedow 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 Kings Lynn 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hansa Rd | 14 / 14 | Right turn | |
| Hardwick Rd | 14 / 14 | Roundabout | |
| Oldmedow Rd | 14 / 14 | Left turn | |
| Rollesby Rd | 14 / 14 | Left turn | |
| Scania Way | 14 / 14 | Right turn | |
| Gaywood Rd | 10 / 14 | Straight ahead | |
| London Rd | 10 / 14 | Roundabout | |
| Goodwins Rd | 9 / 14 | Roundabout | |
| Lynn Rd | 8 / 14 | Straight ahead | |
| Tennyson Avenue | 8 / 14 | Straight ahead |
Roundabout Analysis
The routes include 104 roundabouts across 14 routes — these are the most important.
Kings Lynn Test Centre
Rollesby Road, Hardwick Industrial Estate, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4LS
- 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