Original Published Test Routes
Step-by-step directions for all 5 original DVSA-published routes from Meridian Leisure Centre, Wood Lane, Louth.
S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
North Holme Rd
Turn left
3
Keddington Rd
Go ahead
4
Keddington Rd
Turn right
5
Grosvenor Rd / Keddington Rd
Turn left
6
Victoria Rd
Go ahead
7
Commercial Rd
Turn left
8
Eastgate
Turn right
9
St Bernards Ave / Wood Lane /
Stewton Lane
Turn left
10
Newmarket / Legboune Rd
At roundabout, turn right
11
Bypass
At roundabout, turn right
12
Horncastle Rd
Turn left
13
Edward St
Turn right
14
Gospelgate
Turn right
15
George St
Turn left
16
South St
At traffic lights, go ahead
17
Newmarket
Turn left
18
Church St
Turn left
19
Queen St
Turn right
20
Market Place / Eastgate
Turn left
21
Northgate
Turn right
22
Eve St
Turn right
23
James St
Turn left
24
Ramsgate
Turn left
25
Victoria
Turn right
26
Keddington Rd
Turn right
27
North Holme Rd
Turn right
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
North Holme Rd
Turn right
3
Belvoir Way
Exit via
4
Bollingbrooke Rd
Turn left
5
Grimsby Rd
At roundabout, turn right
6
By Pass
At roundabout, turn left
7
Horncastle Rd
At traffic lights, turn right
8
London Rd
Turn left
9
By Pass
At roundabout, turn left
10
Legbourne Rd
Turn right
11
Stewton Lane / Wood Lane / St
Bernards Ave
At roundabout, turn left
12
Monks Dyke Rd
Turn right
13
Church St
Turn left
14
Queens St
Turn left
15
Ashwell St
Turn right
16
Newmarket
At traffic lights, turn right
17
Upgate
Turn right
18
Mercer Row / Eastgate
At roundabout, turn left
19
Ramsgate
Turn left
20
Newbridge Hill
Turn left
21
North Holme Rd
Turn right
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
North Holme Rd
At roundabout, turn right
3
Grimsby Rd
At roundabout, turn right
4
Bollingbrooke Rd
Exit via
5
Tattershall Way
Turn right
6
North Holme Rd
Turn left
7
Grimsby Rd
Turn right
8
St Marys Lane
Turn right
9
Elkington Rd
At roundabout, turn left
10
Bypass
At roundabout, turn left
11
London Rd
At traffic lights, turn right
12
Newmarket
Turn left
13
Stewton Lane / Wood Lane / St
Bernards Ave
At roundabout, go ahead
14
St Bernards Ave
Go ahead
15
Riverhead / Ramsgate
At roundabout, turn right
16
Eastgate / Northgate / Chequergate
At traffic lights, turn right
17
Bridge St
Turn right
18
High Holme Rd
Turn left
19
North Holme Rd
Turn right
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
North Holme Rd
Turn right
3
Belvoir Way
Exit via
4
Bollingbrooke Rd
Turn left
5
Grimsby Rd
At roundabout, turn left
6
North Holme Rd
Turn right
7
High Holme Rd
Turn left
8
Bridge St
At traffic lights, turn left
9
Mercer Row / Eastgate
At roundabout, turn right
10
Church St
Turn right
11
Newmarket
At traffic lights, turn left
12
London Rd
At roundabout, turn right
13
By Pass
At roundabout, turn right
14
Elkington Rd
Turn right
15
Westgate
Turn right
16
Breakneck Lane
Turn left
17
Gospelgate
Turn right
18
George St
Turn left
19
South St
At traffic lights, go ahead
20
Newmarket
Turn left
21
St Michaels Rd
Turn left
22
Church St
At roundabout, turn right
23
Eastgate
Turn left
24
Commercial Rd
Go ahead
25
Victoria Rd
Turn left
26
Keddington Rd
Turn right
27
North Holme Rd
Turn right
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
North Holme Rd
Turn left
3
Keddington Rd
Turn right
4
Victoria Rd / Ramsgate
At roundabout, turn right
5
Eastgate
At roundabout, turn left
6
Church St
Turn right
7
Queen St
Turn right
8
Market Place / East Gate
Turn left
9
Northgate / Chequergate
At traffic lights, turn right
10
Bridge St
Turn left
11
St Marys Lane
Turn left
12
West Gate
Turn right
13
Irish Hill
Turn left
14
Crowtree Lane
Turn right
15
Edward St
Turn left
16
South St
At traffic lights, turn right
17
London Rd
At roundabout, turn right
18
By Pass
At roundabout, 2nd exit, go ahead
19
Grimsby Rd
At roundabout, turn right
20
Bollingbrooke Rd
Exit via
21
Tattershall Way
Turn left
22
North Holme Rd
Turn left
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 5 routes.
Residential
96%
Town / B-Roads
4%
What to Expect at Louth
- Roundabouts are a defining feature — averaging 4.6 per route. Route 3 is the most demanding with 6, including Grimsby Rd.
- Pass rate 60% — 12.1 points above the national average of 47.9%. One of the more achievable centres, though solid local route knowledge is still the best preparation.
- Key roads to know: Mercer Row / Eastgate, Edward St and Elkington Rd — these appear across the most routes and are the most likely to feature on your test.
- 10 traffic light encounters across all routes — worth practising smooth stops and confident pull-aways before your test.
- Route lengths range from 20 to 28 steps — practise all routes rather than focusing on one.
Tricky Spots on the Louth Test
Junctions and road sections that appear frequently and catch learners out.
1
North Holme Road DTC Area
North Holme Road is the main road adjacent to the test centre and is used on every route. You will start and return here on all five tests — the nearby crossroads at Keddington Road and Grimsby Road require clean observation and give-way discipline on what can be a deceptively quiet road.
2
Bypass Roundabouts (Grimsby Road & London Road)
The Louth Bypass roundabouts at Grimsby Road and London Road are used on most routes. These grade-separated junctions handle faster traffic from the A16 — approach at a suitable speed, select the correct lane for your exit, and signal clearly throughout your roundabout negotiation.
3
Mercer Row & Eastgate Mini Roundabouts
The mini roundabouts at Mercer Row and Eastgate punctuate the town centre road network and appear on several routes. These compact junctions are close together — do not let the proximity of the second roundabout rush your negotiation of the first.
4
Town Centre Crossroads (Church Street, Newmarket & South Street)
Louth town centre features a number of crossroads at Church Street, Newmarket, and South Street used on most routes. These unsigned or lightly marked junctions require full observation — signal your intentions clearly and give way as appropriate, especially where pedestrian footfall is higher.
5
Bollingbrooke Road & Tattershall Way Residential
Several routes use Bollingbrooke Road and Tattershall Way — quiet residential streets north of the town centre reached via the bypass roundabouts. Road widths narrow slightly here, so maintain accurate positioning and be prepared for parked vehicles partially obstructing the carriageway.
Most Frequent Roads
These roads appear across the most routes — be sure to practise them.
| Road | Routes | Frequency | Typical Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer Row / Eastgate | 2 / 5 | Roundabout | |
| Edward St | 2 / 5 | Right turn | |
| Elkington Rd | 2 / 5 | Roundabout | |
| George St | 2 / 5 | Left turn | |
| Gospelgate | 2 / 5 | Right turn | |
| High Holme Rd | 2 / 5 | Left turn | |
| Horncastle Rd | 2 / 5 | Left turn | |
| Tattershall Way | 2 / 5 | Right turn | |
| Stewton Lane / Wood Lane / St Bernards Ave | 2 / 5 | Roundabout | |
| St Marys Lane | 2 / 5 | Right turn |
Roundabout Analysis
The routes include 23 roundabouts across 5 routes.
Grimsby Rd
Medium
By Pass
Medium
Bypass
Common
London Rd
Common
Mercer Row / Eastgate
Common
Stewton Lane / Wood Lane / St
Bernards Ave
Common
Louth Test Centre
Address
Louth Driving Test Centre
Meridian Leisure Centre, Wood Lane, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 8RS
Meridian Leisure Centre, Wood Lane, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 8RS
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
60.0%
vs 47.9% national average
Waiting Time
wks
Latest DVSA data
Routes Available
5
Car
Avg Route Length
24
Steps (20–28 range)