Banff test routes

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

In short: Banff has 10 practice routes. A typical route is 8 miles and takes about 27 minutes (5–10.4 miles, 14–46 minutes). Expect about 0.3 roundabouts per route, fewer than 94% of UK test centres. Most of the driving is at 30 mph (43%), and the roads used most are Castle Street and High Shore.

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

Banff test routes at a glance

Roads that come up most around Banff

How many of the 10 practice routes use each road.

• Castle Street9 of 10
• High Shore5 of 10
• Carmelite Street4 of 10
• Seafield Street4 of 10
• Goldenknowes Road4 of 10
• Quayside4 of 10
• North Castle Street4 of 10
• Bridge Road3 of 10

Speed limits on the Banff routes

Share of the driving distance at each limit.

• 30 mph43%
• 40 mph41%
• 60 mph16%

What to practise for Banff

• Fewer roundabouts than most centres (0.3 per route; 94% of UK centres have more), so junctions, traffic lights and road positioning matter more here.
• Faster roads too: 16% of the distance is at 50 mph or more. Practise joining, keeping a safe gap and making progress.
• Longer drives: a typical route takes 27 minutes, so build stamina with full-length practice sessions.

Test centres near Banff

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• Elgin test routes · 29.4 miles
• Peterhead test routes · 29.5 miles

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