Elgin test routes

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

In short: Elgin has 10 practice routes. A typical route is 9.6 miles and takes about 38 minutes (7.7–14.2 miles, 26–53 minutes). Expect about 10.3 roundabouts per route, more than 82% of UK test centres. Most of the driving is at 30 mph (50%), and the roads used most are Boroughbriggs Road and Cumming Street.

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

Elgin test routes at a glance

Roads that come up most around Elgin

How many of the 10 practice routes use each road.

• Boroughbriggs Road10 of 10
• Cumming Street10 of 10
• Alexandra Road9 of 10
• Haugh Road6 of 10
• High Street6 of 10
• Maisondieu Road5 of 10
• South Street5 of 10
• Trinity Road5 of 10

Speed limits on the Elgin routes

Share of the driving distance at each limit.

• 20 mph11%
• 30 mph50%
• 40 mph7%
• 60 mph32%

What to practise for Elgin

• Roundabout-heavy. 10.3 roundabouts per route, more than 82% of UK test centres. Practise lane choice, signalling off and mini-roundabouts until they feel routine.
• Faster roads too: 32% of the distance is at 50 mph or more. Practise joining, keeping a safe gap and making progress.
• Longer drives: a typical route takes 38 minutes, so build stamina with full-length practice sessions.

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