East Kilbride test routes
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Practice routes around East Kilbride driving test centre: how long they are, the roads they use, roundabouts and speed limits.
In short: East Kilbride has 10 practice routes. A typical route is 8.9 miles and takes about 25 minutes (7.5–12 miles, 20–32 minutes). Expect about 19.6 roundabouts per route, more than 98% of UK test centres. Most of the driving is at 30 mph (44%), and the roads used most are Old Coach Road and East Mains Road.
Updated 10 September 2026 · Source: the practice routes in the Driving Test Routes app. How these figures work
Drive these East Kilbride routes with turn-by-turn voice directions in the Driving Test Routes app
East Kilbride test routes at a glance
Roads that come up most around East Kilbride
How many of the 10 practice routes use each road.
Speed limits on the East Kilbride routes
Share of the driving distance at each limit.
What to practise for East Kilbride
- Roundabout-heavy. 19.6 roundabouts per route, more than 98% of UK test centres. Practise lane choice, signalling off and mini-roundabouts until they feel routine.
- Faster roads too: 26% of the distance is at 50 mph or more. Practise joining, keeping a safe gap and making progress.
- Longer drives: a typical route takes 25 minutes, so build stamina with full-length practice sessions.
Practise every East Kilbride route before your test
Test centres near East Kilbride
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- Airdrie test routes · 9.7 miles
- Glasgow (Anniesland) test routes · 10.4 miles
- Paisley test routes · 12.8 miles
East Kilbride test routes: questions
How long are the test routes at East Kilbride?
The 10 practice routes around East Kilbride run 7.5–12 miles and take 20–32 minutes, typically 8.9 miles in 25 minutes. That is longer than 57% of UK test centres.
Which roads come up on East Kilbride test routes?
The roads that appear most across the practice routes are Old Coach Road (10 of 10), East Mains Road (10 of 10), Kingsway (8 of 10), West Mains Road (7 of 10), Queensway (6 of 10).
How many roundabouts are on the East Kilbride routes?
About 19.6 per route on average. 98% of UK test centres have fewer.
Can I drive the East Kilbride test routes with sat nav?
Yes. The Driving Test Routes app has these practice routes with turn-by-turn voice directions, plus mock tests and a score for every drive. It's on the App Store and Google Play.