Original Published Test Routes
Step-by-step directions for all 15 original DVSA-published routes from Lower Sanford Street, Lichfield.
Route & Road Guide
Road Type Split
Approximate breakdown based on road names and instructions across all 15 routes.
What to Expect at Lichfield
- With 6.7 roundabouts per route on average, Lichfield is more roundabout-intensive than most UK centres. Route 5 has the highest concentration with 9, including The Friary.
- Route 3 alone has 6 sets of traffic lights — the most of any route here. Confident, smooth stops and pull-aways are essential.
- The 48% pass rate at Lichfield 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.
- Familiarise yourself with Lower Sandford St, Birmingham Rd and Swan 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 21 to 31 steps — each has a distinct character, so practising the full set is worth the time.
Tricky Spots on the Lichfield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Sandford St | 15 / 15 | Left turn | |
| Birmingham Rd | 14 / 15 | Right turn | |
| Swan Rd | 14 / 15 | Right turn | |
| The Friary | 13 / 15 | Roundabout | |
| Walsall Rd | 10 / 15 | Left turn | |
| Beacon St | 9 / 15 | Roundabout | |
| Cappers Lane | 9 / 15 | Roundabout | |
| London Rd | 9 / 15 | Left turn | |
| Cricket Lane | 8 / 15 | Left turn | |
| A51 Western By Pass | 7 / 15 | Roundabout |
Roundabout Analysis
The routes include 101 roundabouts across 15 routes — these are the most important.
Lichfield Test Centre
Lower Sanford Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6RB
- 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