Original Published Test Routes
Step-by-step directions for all 20 original DVSA-published routes from Maxwell Road, Cleveland, Middlesbrough.
Route & Road Guide
Road Type Split
Approximate breakdown based on road names and instructions across all 20 routes.
What to Expect at Middlesbrough
- Roundabouts are a defining feature — averaging 6.7 per route. Route 8 is the most demanding with 11, including A66.
- Traffic lights feature heavily — Route 5 includes 7 sets. Approach speed, correct positioning and smooth pull-away are all assessed.
- Pass rate 50%, close to the national average of 47.9% — a fair test. Consistent preparation across all routes is what counts.
- Routes vary significantly in length — from 20 to 32 steps. Route 5 is the most demanding overall; Route 16 the most straightforward.
- Key roads to know: Maxwell Rd, Sotherby Rd and A66 — these appear across the most routes and are the most likely to feature on your test.
Tricky Spots on the Middlesbrough 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxwell Rd | 20 / 20 | Right turn | |
| Sotherby Rd | 20 / 20 | Right turn | |
| A66 | 16 / 20 | Roundabout | |
| Cargo Fleet Lane | 15 / 20 | Roundabout | |
| Normanby Rd | 11 / 20 | Right turn | |
| Trunk Rd | 11 / 20 | Roundabout | |
| Church Lane | 9 / 20 | Roundabout | |
| Broadway | 7 / 20 | Roundabout | |
| Brunel Rd | 7 / 20 | Right turn | |
| High St | 7 / 20 | Left turn |
Roundabout Analysis
The routes include 134 roundabouts across 20 routes — these are the most important.
Middlesbrough Test Centre
Maxwell Road, Cleveland, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, TS3 8TE
- 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