Bolton test routes

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

In short: Bolton (Manchester) has 10 practice routes. A typical route is 12.5 miles and takes about 36 minutes (8.1–14.4 miles, 28–44 minutes). Expect about 2.9 roundabouts per route, fewer than 77% of UK test centres. Most of the driving is at 30 mph (66%), and the roads used most are Weston Street and Trinity Street.

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

Bolton test routes at a glance

Roads that come up most around Bolton

How many of the 10 practice routes use each road.

• Weston Street10 of 10
• Trinity Street8 of 10
• Rishton Lane6 of 10
• Bradford Road6 of 10
• Thynne Street5 of 10
• Bridgeman Street5 of 10
• Plodder Lane5 of 10
• Park Road5 of 10

Speed limits on the Bolton routes

Share of the driving distance at each limit.

• 20 mph15%
• 30 mph66%
• 40 mph13%
• 50 mph6%

What to practise for Bolton

• Fewer roundabouts than most centres (2.9 per route; 77% of UK centres have more), so junctions, traffic lights and road positioning matter more here.
• Lots of 20 mph driving (15% of the distance). Watch your speed on residential streets and near schools.
• Mostly 30 mph town driving (66%). Expect parked cars, pedestrian crossings and bus lanes.
• Longer drives: a typical route takes 36 minutes, so build stamina with full-length practice sessions.

Test centres near Bolton

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• Chorley test routes · 10.2 miles
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