Original Published Test Routes
Step-by-step directions for all 15 original DVSA-published routes from 6 - 10 Adelaide Street, Luton.
Route & Road Guide
Road Type Split
Approximate breakdown based on road names and instructions across all 15 routes.
What to Expect at Luton
- With 7.5 roundabouts per route on average, Luton is more roundabout-intensive than most UK centres. Route 15 has the highest concentration with 12, including Stuart St.
- Route 7 alone has 6 sets of traffic lights — the most of any route here. Confident, smooth stops and pull-aways are essential.
- At 41%, Luton sits 6.9 points below the national average of 47.9% — knowing these routes well before test day makes a measurable difference.
- Familiarise yourself with Adelaide St, Stuart Place and Hastings St 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 24 to 35 steps — each has a distinct character, so practising the full set is worth the time.
Tricky Spots on the Luton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide St | 15 / 15 | Right turn | |
| Stuart Place | 15 / 15 | Left turn | |
| Hastings St | 11 / 15 | Right turn | |
| Dumfries St | 10 / 15 | Left turn | |
| Stuart St | 10 / 15 | Left turn | |
| Wellington St | 10 / 15 | Left turn | |
| Chapel St | 7 / 15 | Left turn | |
| Park Viaduct | 7 / 15 | Roundabout | |
| Buxton Rd | 5 / 15 | Roundabout | |
| Dunstable Rd | 5 / 15 | Roundabout |
Roundabout Analysis
The routes include 112 roundabouts across 15 routes — these are the most important.
Luton Test Centre
6 - 10 Adelaide Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 5BT
- 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