Original Published Test Routes
Step-by-step directions for all 16 original DVSA-published routes from Ark Business Centre, Gordon Road, Loughborough.
Route & Road Guide
Road Type Split
Approximate breakdown based on road names and instructions across all 16 routes.
What to Expect at Loughborough
- Roundabouts are a defining feature — averaging 5.8 per route. Route 6 is the most demanding with 9, including Epinal Way.
- Traffic lights feature heavily — Route 3 includes 10 sets. Approach speed, correct positioning and smooth pull-away are all assessed.
- Pass rate 44% — 3.9 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 17 to 35 steps. Route 6 is the most demanding overall; Route 5 the most straightforward.
- Key roads to know: Forest Rd, Epinal Way and Leicester Rd — these appear across the most routes and are the most likely to feature on your test.
Tricky Spots on the Loughborough 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Rd | 13 / 16 | Straight ahead | |
| Epinal Way | 12 / 16 | Roundabout | |
| Leicester Rd | 10 / 16 | Roundabout | |
| Loughborough Rd | 9 / 16 | Roundabout | |
| Park Rd | 9 / 16 | Roundabout | |
| A6 Quorn Bypass | 8 / 16 | Roundabout | |
| Nottingham Rd | 8 / 16 | Right turn | |
| Pinfold Gate | 8 / 16 | Left turn | |
| Pinfold Gate / Aumberry Gap / Barrow St | 8 / 16 | Straight ahead | |
| Beacon Rd | 7 / 16 | Left turn |
Roundabout Analysis
The routes include 93 roundabouts across 16 routes — these are the most important.
Loughborough Test Centre
Ark Business Centre, Gordon Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1JP
- 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