Bridgend test routes

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

In short: Bridgend has 10 practice routes. A typical route is 8.1 miles and takes about 29 minutes (6.8–11 miles, 26–32 minutes). Expect about 8 roundabouts per route, more than 69% of UK test centres. Most of the driving is at 30 mph (51%), and the roads used most are Stryd y Dwr and Angel Street.

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

Bridgend test routes at a glance

Roads that come up most around Bridgend

How many of the 10 practice routes use each road.

• Stryd y Dwr10 of 10
• Angel Street10 of 10
• Park Street4 of 10
• Heol Ewenni4 of 10
• Bryntirion Hill4 of 10
• Nolton Street4 of 10
• Rotary International Way4 of 10
• Boulevard de Villenave d'Ornon4 of 10

Speed limits on the Bridgend routes

Share of the driving distance at each limit.

• 20 mph8%
• 30 mph51%
• 40 mph20%
• 50 mph18%
• 60 mph3%

What to practise for Bridgend

• Roundabouts: about 8 per route, close to the middle of UK centres.
• Faster roads too: 21% of the distance is at 50 mph or more. Practise joining, keeping a safe gap and making progress.
• Longer drives: a typical route takes 29 minutes, so build stamina with full-length practice sessions.

Test centres near Bridgend

• Llantrisant test routes · 9.1 miles
• Barry test routes · 14.9 miles
• Cardiff (Llanishen) test routes · 16.9 miles
• Swansea test routes · 17.4 miles
• Merthyr Tydfil test routes · 18.0 miles
• Newport (Gwent) test routes · 26.7 miles

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