Aberdeen South test routes

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Practice routes around Aberdeen South (Cove) driving test centre: how long they are, the roads they use, roundabouts and speed limits.

In short: Aberdeen South (Cove) has 10 practice routes. A typical route is 5.5 miles and takes about 15 minutes (4.4–6.7 miles, 12–18 minutes). Expect about 10.3 roundabouts per route, more than 82% of UK test centres. Most of the driving is at 30 mph (67%), and the roads used most are Moss Road and Gateway Drive.

Updated 10 September 2026 · Source: the practice routes in the Driving Test Routes app. How these figures work

Aberdeen South test routes at a glance

Roads that come up most around Aberdeen South

How many of the 10 practice routes use each road.

• Moss Road10 of 10
• Gateway Drive10 of 10
• Wellington Road10 of 10
• Cove Road6 of 10
• Souter Head Road5 of 10
• Charleston Road North5 of 10
• Crawpeel Road4 of 10
• Langdykes Road4 of 10

Speed limits on the Aberdeen South routes

Share of the driving distance at each limit.

• 20 mph3%
• 30 mph67%
• 40 mph30%

What to practise for Aberdeen South

• Roundabout-heavy. 10.3 roundabouts per route, more than 82% of UK test centres. Practise lane choice, signalling off and mini-roundabouts until they feel routine.
• Mostly 30 mph town driving (67%). Expect parked cars, pedestrian crossings and bus lanes.

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