Original Published Test Routes
Step-by-step directions for all 9 original DVSA-published routes from Unit 1, The Business Quarter, Eco Park Road, Ludlow.
S
Broad Street
Start from test centre
2
Brand Lane
At end of road, turn left
3
Old Street
At traffic lights
4
Bull Ring
Road continues
5
Corve Street
Road continues
6
Coronation Avenue
Turn right
7
Bromfield Road
Turn left
8
Fishmore Road
Turn right
9
Stanton Road
Road continues
10
Weyman Road
At end of road, turn right
11
Henley Road
Turn left
12
Sandpits Road
Turn right
13
Julian Road
At end of road, turn left
14
Gravel Hill
Turn left
15
Julian Avenue
Turn right
16
Sandpits Road
Turn right
17
Sandpits Avenue
Road continues
18
Houseman Crescent
Road continues
19
Sidney Road
At end of road, turn right
20
Sheet Road
Turn left
21
Weeping Cross Lane
Turn left
22
Temeside
Turn left
23
Steventon Crescent
At end of road, turn left
24
Steventon New Road
Into
25
Steventon Gardens
Out
26
Steventon New Road
At end of road, turn right
27
Sheet Road
Turn right
28
A49
Turn right
29
Overton Road
At traffic lights
30
Lower Broad Street
Road continues
31
Old Street
Road continues
32
Kings Street
Turn left
F
Broad Street
Return to test centre
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S
Broad Street
Start from test centre
2
Lower Broad Street
Turn right
3
Temeside
Turn right
4
Temeside
Turn left
5
Steventon Crescent
Turn left
6
Steventon New Road
Into
7
Steventon Gardens
Turn left
8
Steventon New Road
At end of road, turn right
9
Sheet Road
At roundabout, turn left
10
A49
At roundabout, go ahead
11
A49
Turn right
12
Bromfield Road Link Road
Turn right
13
Bromfield Road
Turn left
14
Bromfield Road
At roundabout, turn right
15
New Road
At roundabout, turn right
16
Gravel Hill
Turn left
17
Julian Road
At end of road, turn left
18
Sandpits Road
At end of road, turn right
19
Henley Road
At roundabout, turn right
20
A49
At roundabout, turn right
21
Sheet Road
Road continues
22
Lower Galdeford
Road continues
23
Upper Galdeford
At traffic lights, turn left
24
Station Road
At traffic lights, turn left
25
Corve Street
At traffic lights, turn right
26
King Street
Turn left
F
Broad Street
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
Broad St
Turn left
3
Brand Lane
At end of road, turn left
4
Old St
At traffic lights, go ahead
5
Bull Ring
At traffic lights, turn right
6
Station Road
At traffic lights, turn left
7
Gravel Hill
At roundabout, turn left
8
New Road
At roundabout, turn right
9
Fishmore Road
At roundabout, go ahead
10
Fishmore Road
Turn right
11
Bringewood Rd
Turn left
12
Bringewood Rise
At end of road, turn left
13
Hucklemarsh Rd
Into
14
Beech Close
Turn left
15
Hucklemarsh Road
At end of road, turn right
16
Lime Close
At end of road, turn left
17
Hamlet Road
At end of road, turn left
18
Dodmore Lane
At end of road, turn left
19
Henley Rd
Turn right
20
Sandpits Road
Turn left
21
Whitbread Road
Road continues
22
Clee View
At end of road, turn left
23
St Margaret Road
At end of road, turn right
24
Parys Road
At end of road, turn left
25
Sheet Road
At roundabout, turn right
26
A49
Turn right
27
Overton Road
At traffic lights
28
Lower Broad Street
Road continues
29
Old Street
At traffic lights, turn left
30
King Street
Turn left
F
Broad Street
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
Broad St
Turn left
3
Brand Lane
At end of road, turn right
4
Old St
Turn left
5
Temeside
Turn right
6
Temeside
Turn left
7
Steventon Crescent
At end of road, turn left
8
Steventon New road
Turn left
9
Steventon Gardens
Turn left
10
Steventon New road
At end of road, turn right
11
Sheet Road
Turn right
12
Mary Elizabeth Road
Turn left
13
Green Acres
At end of road, turn left
14
Green Acres
At end of road, turn right
15
Sheet Road
Turn left
16
Parys Road
Turn right
17
Lingen Avenue
At end of road, turn left
18
Parys Road
At end of road, turn left
19
A49 Ludlow Bypass
At roundabout, turn left
20
Henley Road
Turn right
21
Weyman Road
Road continues
22
Stanton Road
At end of road, turn left
23
Fishmore Road
Turn left
24
Bringewood Road
Turn left
25
Bringewood Rise
At end of road, turn right
26
Hucklemarsh Road
At end of road, turn right
27
Dodmore Road
At end of road, turn left
28
Henley Road
At roundabout, turn right
29
A49
At roundabout, go ahead
30
A49
Turn right
31
Overton Road
At traffic lights
32
Lower Broad Street
Road continues
33
Old Street
At traffic lights, turn left
34
King Street
Turn left
F
Broad Street
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
Broad St
Turn left
3
Brand Lane
At end of road, turn right
4
Old St
Turn left
5
Temeside
Turn right
6
Temeside
Turn left
7
Steventon Crescent
At end of road, turn left
8
Steventon New Rd
Into
9
Steventon Gardens
Out
10
Steventon New Road
At end of road, turn left
11
Lower Galdeford / Upper Galdeford
At traffic lights
12
Gravel Hill
Turn right
13
Julian Rd
At end of road, turn right
14
Sandpits Rd
Turn right
15
Livesey Rd / St Julian Ave / Livesey Rd
Go ahead
16
Sandpits Rd
Turn right
17
Sandpits Ave / Houseman Crescent /
Wilton Rd / Sidney Rd
At end of road, turn left
18
A49 Ludlow Bypass
At roundabout, turn right
19
Broomfield Rd
Turn left
20
Corve Bridge / New Rd
Turn right
21
Gravel Hill
At traffic lights
22
Station Drive
At end of road, turn left
23
Corve St
Turn right
24
King St
Turn left
F
Broad St
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
Broad St
Turn left
3
Brand Lane
At end of road, turn left
4
Old St / Corve St
At traffic lights
5
Station Drive
At traffic lights
6
Gravel Hill
Turn right
7
Julian Rd
At end of road, turn right
8
Sandpits Rd
Turn left
9
Whitbread Rd/ Clee View
At end of road, turn right
10
Riddings Road/ Sandpits Rd
Turn left
11
Livesy Road
At end of road, turn left
12
Sandpits Road
At end of road, turn left
13
Henley Rd / New Rd
Turn right
14
Fishmore Rd
Turn right
15
Bringewood Rd
Turn right
16
Bringewood Rise / Bringewood Rd
At end of road, turn right
17
Fishmore Rd
Turn right
18
Stanton Rd / Weyman Rd
At end of road, turn left
19
Henley Rd
At roundabout, turn right
20
A49 Ludlow Bypass
At roundabout, turn right
21
Overton Rd
At traffic lights
22
Temeside / Old St
Turn left
23
King St
Turn left
F
Broad St
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
Broad St
Turn left
3
Brand Lane
At end of road, turn right
4
Old St
Turn left
5
Temeside
Turn right
6
Steventon Crescent
At end of road, turn left
7
Steventon New Rd / Steventon Gdns
Turn left
8
Steventon New Rd
At end of road, turn right
9
Sidney Rd / Houseman Crescent /
Sandpits Ave
At end of road, turn left
10
Sandpits Rd
At end of road, turn left
11
Henley Rd / New Rd / Corve Bridge
At end of road, turn right
12
Broomfield Rd / A49 Shrewsbury Rd
Turn right
13
Race Course Road
At end of road, turn right
14
Bridgnorth Rd
At end of road, turn left
15
A49 Shrewsbury Rd
At roundabout, go ahead
16
A49 Ludlow Bypass
At roundabout, turn right
17
Sheet Road
Turn right
18
Parys Rd
Turn right
19
Lingen Rd
At end of road, turn left
20
Parys Rd
At end of road, turn right
21
Sheet Road/ Lower Galdeford / Upper
Galdeford
At traffic lights, turn left
22
Station Rd
At traffic lights, turn left
23
Corve St
Turn right
24
King St
Turn left
F
Broad St
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
Broad St / Lower Broad St
At traffic lights
3
Overton Rd
At end of road, turn left
4
A49 Ludlow Bypass
At roundabout, turn left
5
Sheet Road
Turn right
6
Parys Rd
Turn right
7
Lingen Rd
At end of road, turn left
8
Parys Rd
At end of road, turn right
9
Sheet Road
Turn left
10
Mary Elizabeth Road
Turn left
11
Green Acres
Turn right
12
Green Acres
At end of road, turn right
13
Green Acres
At end of road, turn right
14
Sheet Road
At roundabout, turn left
15
A49
At roundabout, turn left
16
Henley Road
Turn right
17
Dodmore Lane
Turn left
18
Hucklemarsh Rd / New Rd
Turn left
19
Hucklemarsh Rd
Turn left
20
Bringewood Rise
At end of road, turn right
21
Bringewood Rd / Bringewood Close
Turn left
22
Bringewood Rd
At end of road, turn right
23
Fishmore Rd
Turn right
24
Stanton Rd / Weyman Rd
At end of road, turn left
25
Henley Rd
At roundabout, turn left
26
A49 Ludlow Bypass
Turn right
27
Broomfield Rd / Coronation Ave /
Corve St
At traffic lights
28
Corve St
Turn right
29
King St
Turn left
F
Broad St
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
Broad St
Turn left
3
Brand Lane
At end of road, turn left
4
Old Street/Corve Street
At traffic lights, turn right
5
Station Road
At traffic lights, turn right
6
Upper Galdeford/Lower Galdeford
Turn left
7
Sidney Road/Houseman
Crescent/Sandpits Avenue
At end of road, turn left
8
Sandpits Road
Turn left
9
Livesey Avenue
At end of road, turn left
10
Sandpits Road
At end of road, turn left
11
Henley Road
Turn right
12
Dodmore Lane
Turn right
13
Hamlet Close
Turn right
14
Lime Close
Turn left
15
Hucklemarsh Road
Turn right
16
Bringewood Rise/Bringewood Road
At end of road, turn right
17
Fishmore Road
Turn right
18
Stanton Road/Weyman Road
At end of road, turn left
19
Henley Road
At roundabout, turn right
20
A49
At roundabout, turn right
21
Sheet Road
Turn left
22
Mary Elizabeth Road
Turn left
23
Green Acres
At end of road, turn right
24
Green Acres
At end of road, turn right
25
Green Acres
At end of road, turn left
26
Sheet Road/Lower
Galdeford/UpperGaldeford
At traffic lights, turn left
27
Station Road
At traffic lights, turn left
28
Corve Street/Bull Ring
At traffic lights, turn right
29
King Street
Turn left
F
Broad Street
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 9 routes.
Residential
94%
A-Roads
6%
What to Expect at Ludlow
- Traffic lights feature heavily — Route 3 includes 5 sets. Approach speed, correct positioning and smooth pull-away are all assessed.
- Roundabouts appear regularly, averaging 2.8 per route — Route 2 includes the most with 6, including A49 Ludlow Bypass.
- Pass rate 59% — 11.1 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: Brand Lane, Sheet Road and A49 — these appear across the most routes and are the most likely to feature on your test.
- Route lengths range from 24 to 35 steps — practise all routes rather than focusing on one.
Tricky Spots on the Ludlow Test
Junctions and road sections that appear frequently and catch learners out.
1
Broad Street DTC Area
The test starts and finishes at Broad Street in the town centre, with most routes leaving via Brand Lane or Lower Broad Street. The medieval town centre has narrow roads, pedestrians, and limited road markings — reduce speed, observe carefully, and be alert to one-way restrictions.
2
A49 Ludlow Bypass Roundabouts
The A49 Ludlow Bypass features two roundabouts used on most routes heading south and south-east. The approach from Sheet Road or Henley Road involves faster moving traffic joining from residential streets — check mirrors early and build speed progressively before reaching the bypass junction.
3
Sheet Road & Parys Road Residential Network
Sheet Road and Parys Road form a quiet residential network south-east of the town used on many routes. The junctions are predominantly crossroads and T-junctions with no roundabouts — give-way discipline and careful observation are key on these lightly trafficked streets.
4
Steventon Crescent & Temeside Area
Steventon Crescent and Temeside appear on the majority of routes, often involving a loop through Steventon New Road and Steventon Gardens. This residential area requires careful navigation of a tight loop — some routes ask you to enter and exit the same road, so follow instructions precisely.
5
Henley Road, Sandpits Road & Fishmore Road Network
Henley Road, Sandpits Road, and Fishmore Road form a residential network north of the centre used across several routes. Junctions here are lightly signed with a mix of crossroads and end-of-road turns — keep your speed low and observe well ahead, particularly where roads narrow.
Most Frequent Roads
These roads appear across the most routes — be sure to practise them.
| Road | Routes | Frequency | Typical Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand Lane | 7 / 9 | Left turn | |
| Sheet Road | 7 / 9 | Left turn | |
| A49 | 6 / 9 | Roundabout | |
| Broad St | 6 / 9 | Left turn | |
| A49 Ludlow Bypass | 5 / 9 | Roundabout | |
| Gravel Hill | 5 / 9 | Left turn | |
| Henley Road | 5 / 9 | Right turn | |
| Sandpits Road | 5 / 9 | Left turn | |
| Steventon Crescent | 5 / 9 | Left turn | |
| Temeside | 5 / 9 | Left turn |
Roundabout Analysis
The routes include 25 roundabouts across 9 routes.
A49 Ludlow Bypass
High
A49
Medium
Henley Road
Medium
Sheet Road
Medium
Henley Rd
Common
New Road
Common
Ludlow Test Centre
Address
Ludlow Driving Test Centre
Unit 1, The Business Quarter, Eco Park Road, Ludlow, Herefordshire, SY8 1FD
Unit 1, The Business Quarter, Eco Park Road, Ludlow, Herefordshire, SY8 1FD
Phone
0300 200 1122
DVSA general enquiries
Amenities
Disabled Access
Parking
Tests Offered
ADI part 3
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
59.0%
vs 47.9% national average
Waiting Time
9.3 wks
Latest DVSA data
Routes Available
9
ADI part 3, Car
Avg Route Length
29
Steps (24–35 range)