Original Published Test Routes
Step-by-step directions for all 12 original DVSA-published routes from Phoenix House Nottingham Road, Melton Mowbray.
S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
Scalford Rd
At traffic lights, turn left
3
Norman Way
At traffic lights, turn right
4
Thorpe End / Sherrard St
Turn right
5
Leicester St
At traffic lights, turn right
6
Wilton Road
At traffic lights, turn left
7
Asfordby Rd
Take the 2nd right
8
Rudbeck Ave
Turn right
9
Stirling Road
Turn left
10
Petersfield Rd
At end of road, turn left
11
Rudbeck Ave
At end of road, turn right
12
Asfordby Rd
At roundabout, go ahead
13
Asfordby Hil
At roundabout, go ahead
14
Main St
Take the 4th left
15
Station Lane
At end of road, turn left
16
Leicester Rd
At traffic lights, go ahead
17
Wilton Rd
At traffic lights, go ahead
18
Nottingham Rd
Take the 2nd right
19
The Crecsent
At end of road, turn right
20
Scalford Rd
Turn left
F
DTC
Return to test centre
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DTC
Start from test centre
2
Scalford Road
Take the 2nd right
3
Laycock Ave
Turn left
4
Eastfield Ave / St Johns Drive
Go ahead
5
Conway Drive
At end of road, turn right
6
Balmoral Rd / Dieppe Way
At end of road, turn left
7
Nottingham Road
Take the 2nd right
8
Welby Lane
At end of road, turn left
9
Welby Road
At roundabout, turn right
10
Asfordby Hill
At roundabout, go ahead
11
Main St
At end of road, turn right
12
A6006
At roundabout, turn left
13
Asfordby Valley
At roundabout, go ahead
14
Asfordby Road
Take the 3rd left
15
Rudbeck Ave
Take the 3rd right
16
Staveley Road
At end of road, turn left
17
Nottingham Rd
Take the 2nd right
18
The Crescent
At end of road, turn right
19
Scalford Rd
Turn left
F
DTC
Return to test centre
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S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
Scalford Rd
At traffic lights, turn right
3
Park Rd
At traffic lights, turn left
4
Wilton Rd
At traffic lights, go ahead
5
Leicester Rd
At roundabout, go ahead
6
Station Lane
At end of road, turn left
7
Loughborough Rd
Turn right
8
Saxelby Rd
Turn right
9
Woodhouse Rd
Turn left
10
Charnwood Ave
At end of road, turn right
11
Regency Rd
Take the 4th right
12
New St
At end of road, turn left
13
Main St
At roundabout, go ahead
14
Asfordby Valley
At roundabout, turn left
15
Welby Road
Turn right
16
Welby Lane
At end of road, turn right
17
Nottingham Rd
Turn left
18
The Crescent
At end of road, turn right
19
Scalford Rd
Turn left
F
DTC
Return to test centre
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S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
Scalford Rd
Turn left
3
The Crescent
At end of road, turn left
4
Nottingham Rd
Turn right
5
Staveley Rd
Turn left
6
Stirling Rd
Turn right
7
Petersfield Rd
At end of road, turn right
8
Rudbeck Ave
Turn left
9
Staveley Rd
Turn right
10
Sysonby St
At end of road, turn left
11
Welby Lane
At end of road, turn left
12
Welby Rd
At roundabout, turn right
13
Asfordby Hil
At roundabout, turn right
14
A6006
Turn left
15
Loughborough Rd
Take the 4th right
16
Station Lane
At end of road, turn left
17
Leicester Rd
At traffic lights, go ahead
18
Wilton Rd / Nottingham Rd
Take the 4th right
19
Kipling Drive / Tennyson Way
At end of road, turn right
20
Scalford Rd
Turn left
F
DTC
Return to test centre
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S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
Scalford Rd
At traffic lights, turn left
3
Norman Way
Turn right
4
Chapel St
Turn left
5
King St / Sage Cross St
At end of road, turn left
6
Sherrard St / Thorpe End
At traffic lights, turn left
7
Norman Way
Turn right
8
Kings Rd
Turn right
9
Algernon Rd
At end of road, turn right
10
Stafford Ave
At end of road, turn left
11
Thorpe Rd
Turn right
12
Beechwood Ave
At end of road, turn left
13
Ferneley ave
Turn left
14
Bowley Ave
At end of road, turn left
15
Thorpe Road
Take the 2nd left
16
Melton Spinney Rd / Church St
At end of road, turn left
17
Kings Road / Scalford Rd
Take the 4th right
18
Melbray Drive
At end of road, turn right
19
Tennyson Way / Kipling Drive
At end of road, turn left
20
Nottingham Rd
Take the 3rd right
21
Welby Lane
Turn left
22
Sysonby St
At end of road, turn right
23
Nottingham Road
At traffic lights, turn left
24
Park Road
At traffic lights, turn left
25
Scalford road
Turn right
F
DTC
Return to test centre
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S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
Scalford Rd
Take the 2nd right
3
Laycock Avenue
Take the 2nd left
4
Wycliffe Avenue
Turn right
5
Redwood Avenue
At end of road, turn right
6
Scalford Rd
Take the 4th right
7
Church St / Melton Spinney Rd
At end of road, turn right
8
Thorpe Rd
Take the 2nd right
9
Bowley Avenue
At end of road, turn right
10
Firwood Rd
Turn right
11
Beechwood Avenue
At end of road, turn right
12
Thorpe Rd
At traffic lights, turn right
13
Norman Way
Take the 2nd left
14
Chapel st
Turn left
15
King St / Sage Cross St
At end of road, turn right
16
Sherrard St
Turn right
17
Leicester St
At traffic lights, turn right
18
Wilton Rd
At traffic lights, turn left
19
Asfordby Rd
Take the 2nd right
20
Rudbeck Avenue
Turn right
21
StAvenueley Rd
At end of road, turn left
22
Nottingham Rd
Take the 2nd right
23
The Crescent
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.
S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
Scalford Rd
At traffic lights, turn left
3
Norman Way
Turn right
4
Chapel St
Turn left
5
King St / Sage Cross St
At end of road, turn left
6
Sherrard St / Thorpe End
At traffic lights, turn right
7
Saxby Rd
Turn right
8
Brooke St / Regent St / Mill St
At end of road, turn left
9
Burton St
Turn right
10
Ankle Hill
Turn left
11
Sandy Lane
Take the 3rd right
12
Hartoppe rd
At end of road, turn right
13
Dalby Rd
At roundabout, turn left
14
Valley Rd
At roundabout, turn right
15
Edendale Rd
At roundabout, turn right
16
Leicester Rd
At traffic lights, go ahead
17
Wilton Road
At roundabout, turn right
18
Welby Rd
Turn right
19
Welby Lane
At end of road, turn right
20
Nottingham Rd
Turn left
21
The Crescent
At end of road, turn right
22
Scalford 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.
S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
Scalford Rd
At traffic lights, turn right
3
Park Rd
At traffic lights, turn left
4
Wilton Rd / Leicester Rd
At roundabout, go ahead
5
Top End
Turn left
6
Kirby Lane
Turn left
7
Camomile Way
At end of road, turn left
8
Heather Crescent
At roundabout, turn right
9
Edendale Rd
Take the 3rd left
10
Swallowdale Rd
At roundabout, turn right
11
Dalby Rd
Turn left
12
Queensway
At end of road, turn left
13
Sandy Lane
Take the 2nd right
14
College Avenue
Take the 2nd right
15
Cambridge Avenue
Turn left
16
Gloucester Avenue
At end of road, turn left
17
Burton Rd / Burton St
At end of road, turn left
18
Leicester St
At traffic lights, turn right
19
Wilton Rd
At traffic lights, go ahead
20
Nottingham Rd
Take the 2nd right
21
The Crescent
At end of road, turn right
22
Scalford Rd
Turn left
23
Newport Avenue
Turn right
24
Eastfield Avenue
At end of road, turn right
25
Laycock Avenue
At end of road, turn left
26
Scalford Road
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.
S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
Scalford Rd
Turn left
3
The Crescent
At end of road, turn left
4
Nottingham Rd
At traffic lights, turn right
5
Asfordby Rd
Take the 3rd right
6
Dorothy Avenue
At end of road, turn left
7
Staveley Rd
Turn right
8
Sysonby St
At end of road, turn left
9
Welby Lane
Turn right
10
Garden Lane
At end of road, turn left
11
Abingdon Rd
Turn left
12
Lynton Rd
At end of road, turn right
13
Brampton Rd
At end of road, turn left
14
Nottingham Rd
Turn left
15
St Bartholomew's Way
Take the 3rd left
16
Welby Rd
At roundabout, turn left
17
Asfordby Rd
At traffic lights, turn right
18
Wilton Rd
Turn left
19
Dalby Rd
Take the 2nd left
20
Warwick Avenue / Ankle Hill
At end of road, turn left
21
Burton St
At end of road, turn left
22
Leicester St
At end of road, turn right
23
Wilton Rd
At traffic lights, turn right
24
Park Rd
At traffic lights, turn left
25
Scalford 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
Scalford Rd
At traffic lights, turn right
3
Park Rd
At traffic lights, turn left
4
Wilton Rd / Leicester Rd
At roundabout, turn left
5
Edendale Rd
Turn left
6
Tamar Rd
At end of road, turn right
7
Edendale Rd
At roundabout, turn right
8
Leicester Rd
At traffic lights, turn right
9
Dalby Rd
Take the 2nd left
10
Warwick Rd / Ankle Hill
At end of road, turn left
11
Burton St
At end of road, turn left
12
Leicester St
At traffic lights, turn right
13
Wilton Rd
At traffic lights, turn left
14
ASfordby Rd
Take the 3rd right
15
Dorothy Avenue
At end of road, turn left
16
Staveley Rd
Turn right
17
Sysonby St
At end of road, turn left
18
Welby Lane
At end of road, turn right
19
Welby Rd
At end of road, turn right
20
St Bartholomew's Way
At end of road, turn right
21
Nottingham Rd
Turn right
22
Kipling Drive / Tennyson Way
At end of road, turn right
23
Scalford 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.
S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
Scalford Rd
At traffic lights, turn left
3
Norman Way
At traffic lights, turn right
4
Thorpe End / Sherrard St
Turn right
5
Leicester St
At end of road, turn left
6
Leicester Rd
At traffic lights, turn left
7
Dalby Rd
Take the 3rd left
8
Hamilton Drive
At end of road, turn left
9
Dalby Rd
At roundabout, turn right
10
Valley Road
Take the 3rd right
11
Tamar Rd
At end of road, turn left
12
Edendale Road
Take the 2nd right
13
Redbrook Crescent
At end of road, turn left
14
Edendale Rd
At roundabout, turn left
15
Leicester Rd
Take the 2nd left
16
Top End
Turn left
17
Kirby Lane
Turn left
18
Camomile Way
At end of road, turn right
19
Marigold Crescent
At end of road, turn right
20
Heather Crecent
At roundabout, turn right
21
Edendale Road
At end of road, turn left
22
Kirby Lane
Turn left
23
Dalby Road
At traffic lights, turn right
24
Leicester Road / Wilton Road
At traffic lights, turn right
25
Park Road
At traffic lights, turn left
26
Scalford Road
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
Scalford Road
Turn right
3
Redwood Ave
At end of road, turn right
4
Scalford Road
Turn left
5
Tennyson Way
At end of road, turn right
6
Nottingham Road
Take the 3rd left
7
St Bartholomew's Way
Take the 3rd left
8
Welby Road
At roundabout, turn left
9
Asfordby Road
At traffic lights, turn right
10
Wilton road
At traffic lights, turn left
11
Dalby Road
At roundabout, turn left
12
Queensway
At end of road, turn right
13
Sandy Lane
Turn left
14
Norfolk Drive
At end of road, turn left
15
Burton Road
Take the 2nd right
16
Wicklow Ave
Turn left
17
Hunters Road
At end of road, turn left
18
Balldocks Lane
At end of road, turn right
19
Burton Road
Turn left
20
Leicester St
At traffic lights, turn right
21
Wilton Road
At traffic lights, turn right
22
Park road
At traffic lights, turn left
23
Scalford Road
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.
Route & Road Guide
Road Type Split
Approximate breakdown based on road names and instructions across all 12 routes.
Residential
99%
A-Roads
1%
What to Expect at Melton Mowbray
- Roundabouts appear regularly, averaging 2.3 per route — Route 2 includes the most with 4, including Edendale Rd.
- Pass rate 61% — 13.1 points above the national average of 47.9%. One of the more achievable centres, though solid local route knowledge is still the best preparation.
- Traffic lights feature heavily — Route 1 includes 6 sets. Approach speed, correct positioning and smooth pull-away are all assessed.
- Key roads to know: Scalford Rd, Nottingham Rd and Leicester St — these appear across the most routes and are the most likely to feature on your test.
- Route lengths range from 20 to 27 steps — practise all routes rather than focusing on one.
Tricky Spots on the Melton Mowbray Test
Junctions and road sections that appear frequently and catch learners out.
1
Scalford Road DTC Corridor
Scalford Road is the road of the test centre and is used on every route. You will navigate the junctions here at both the start and end of every test — the adjacent junctions at Norman Way, Park Road, and The Crescent are all part of the immediate DTC network and require consistent lane discipline and observation.
2
Leicester Road & Wilton Road Roundabouts
The roundabouts at Leicester Road and Wilton Road are used on most routes heading south-west. Some routes pass through multiple consecutive roundabouts on this corridor — approach each one at a controlled speed, select the correct exit lane in advance, and signal at the appropriate point throughout.
3
Asfordby Road & Welby Lane Residential Network
Asfordby Road, Welby Lane, and Welby Road form a residential network east of the town centre used across many routes. A roundabout at Welby Road connects the area to the Asfordby Hill bypass — approach from the residential streets requires a speed adjustment before reaching the roundabout.
4
Dalby Road, Edendale Road & Leicester Road Estate Area
Several routes head west through Dalby Road, Edendale Road, and the Leicester Road estate — a residential area with roundabouts at Dalby Road and Edendale Road. Roads here are quieter but junctions are closely spaced — maintain a consistent observation routine through each junction without rushing.
5
Town Centre — Norman Way, Sherrard Street & Leicester Street
Routes through the town centre use Norman Way, Sherrard Street, and Leicester Street — a mix of traffic light junctions and crossroads. This section is busier with pedestrian footfall and on-street parking — keep your speed low, watch for cyclists, and signal clearly at every junction.
Most Frequent Roads
These roads appear across the most routes — be sure to practise them.
| Road | Routes | Frequency | Typical Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scalford Rd | 11 / 12 | Left turn | |
| Nottingham Rd | 10 / 12 | Right turn | |
| Leicester St | 7 / 12 | Right turn | |
| The Crescent | 7 / 12 | Right turn | |
| Welby Lane | 7 / 12 | Right turn | |
| Leicester Rd | 6 / 12 | Roundabout | |
| Wilton Rd | 6 / 12 | Straight ahead | |
| Dalby Rd | 5 / 12 | Left turn | |
| Norman Way | 5 / 12 | Right turn | |
| Scalford Road | 5 / 12 | Right turn |
Roundabout Analysis
The routes include 28 roundabouts across 12 routes.
Edendale Rd
Medium
Leicester Rd
Medium
Asfordby Hil
Common
Asfordby Valley
Common
Dalby Rd
Common
Welby Rd
Common
Welby Road
Common
Wilton Rd / Leicester Rd
Common
Melton Mowbray Test Centre
Address
Melton Mowbray Driving Test Centre
Phoenix House Nottingham Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 0UL
Phoenix House Nottingham Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 0UL
Phone
0300 200 1122
DVSA general enquiries
Amenities
Disabled Access
Parking
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
61.0%
vs 47.9% national average
Waiting Time
wks
Latest DVSA data
Routes Available
12
Car
Avg Route Length
24
Steps (20–27 range)