Arbroath test routes

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Practice routes around Arbroath driving test centre: how long they are, the roads they use, roundabouts and speed limits.

In short: Arbroath has 10 practice routes. A typical route is 7.2 miles and takes about 26 minutes (3–12.7 miles, 13–53 minutes). Expect about 1.7 roundabouts per route, fewer than 86% of UK test centres. Most of the driving is at 30 mph (67%), and the roads used most are Westway and Dundee Road.

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

Arbroath test routes at a glance

Roads that come up most around Arbroath

How many of the 10 practice routes use each road.

• Westway10 of 10
• Dundee Road9 of 10
• Arbirlot Road West4 of 10
• Guthrie Port3 of 10
• Keptie Road3 of 10
• Burnside Drive3 of 10
• Cairnie Street2 of 10
• Lochlands Street2 of 10

Speed limits on the Arbroath routes

Share of the driving distance at each limit.

• 20 mph4%
• 30 mph67%
• 40 mph29%

What to practise for Arbroath

• Fewer roundabouts than most centres (1.7 per route; 86% of UK centres have more), so junctions, traffic lights and road positioning matter more here.
• Mostly 30 mph town driving (67%). Expect parked cars, pedestrian crossings and bus lanes.
• Longer drives: a typical route takes 26 minutes, so build stamina with full-length practice sessions.

Test centres near Arbroath

• Forfar test routes · 12.2 miles
• Montrose test routes · 12.2 miles
• Dundee test routes · 15.8 miles
• Perth (Arran Road) test routes · 33.5 miles
• Kirkcaldy test routes · 34.6 miles
• Ballater test routes · 37.9 miles

Arbroath test routes: questions