Blackburn with Darwen test routes

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

In short: Blackburn with Darwen has 10 practice routes. A typical route is 7.9 miles and takes about 32 minutes (3.1–10.6 miles, 14–55 minutes). Expect about 9.2 roundabouts per route, more than 78% of UK test centres. Most of the driving is at 30 mph (78%), and the roads used most are Mary Leaver Way and Earcroft Way.

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

Blackburn with Darwen test routes at a glance

Roads that come up most around Blackburn with Darwen

How many of the 10 practice routes use each road.

• Mary Leaver Way10 of 10
• Earcroft Way10 of 10
• Blackburn Road9 of 10
• Paul Rink Way6 of 10
• Fore Street6 of 10
• Roman Road5 of 10
• Stopes Brow5 of 10
• Greenbank Terrace4 of 10

Speed limits on the Blackburn with Darwen routes

Share of the driving distance at each limit.

• 20 mph3%
• 30 mph78%
• 40 mph19%

What to practise for Blackburn with Darwen

• Roundabout-heavy. 9.2 roundabouts per route, more than 78% of UK test centres. Practise lane choice, signalling off and mini-roundabouts until they feel routine.
• Mostly 30 mph town driving (78%). Expect parked cars, pedestrian crossings and bus lanes.
• Longer drives: a typical route takes 32 minutes, so build stamina with full-length practice sessions.

Test centres near Blackburn with Darwen

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Blackburn with Darwen test routes: questions