Elswick test routes

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

In short: Elswick has 10 practice routes. A typical route is 10.4 miles and takes about 29 minutes (9–12.5 miles, 25–34 minutes). Expect about 8.8 roundabouts per route, more than 75% of UK test centres. Most of the driving is at 50 mph (38%), and the roads used most are Amethyst Road and Monarch Road.

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

Elswick test routes at a glance

Roads that come up most around Elswick

How many of the 10 practice routes use each road.

• Amethyst Road10 of 10
• Monarch Road10 of 10
• Scotswood Road10 of 10
• William Armstrong Drive10 of 10
• Asama Court10 of 10
• Dunn Street9 of 10
• Westmorland Road8 of 10
• Park Road8 of 10

Speed limits on the Elswick routes

Share of the driving distance at each limit.

• 20 mph6%
• 30 mph32%
• 40 mph9%
• 50 mph38%
• 60 mph13%
• 70 mph3%

What to practise for Elswick

• Roundabout-heavy. 8.8 roundabouts per route, more than 75% of UK test centres. Practise lane choice, signalling off and mini-roundabouts until they feel routine.
• Faster roads too: 54% 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.

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