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

In short: Exeter has 10 practice routes. A typical route is 9 miles and takes about 29 minutes (3.4–12.6 miles, 12–57 minutes). Expect about 9.6 roundabouts per route, more than 80% of UK test centres. Most of the driving is at 30 mph (49%), and the roads used most are Silverton Road and Thorverton Road.

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

Exeter test routes at a glance

Roads that come up most around Exeter

How many of the 10 practice routes use each road.

• Silverton Road10 of 10
• Thorverton Road10 of 10
• Bad Homburg Way9 of 10
• Yeoford Way9 of 10
• Hennock Road6 of 10
• Alphinbrook Road5 of 10
• Church Road5 of 10
• Topsham Road4 of 10

Speed limits on the Exeter routes

Share of the driving distance at each limit.

• 20 mph7%
• 30 mph49%
• 40 mph40%
• 50 mph3%

What to practise for Exeter

• Roundabout-heavy. 9.6 roundabouts per route, more than 80% of UK test centres. Practise lane choice, signalling off and mini-roundabouts until they feel routine.
• Longer drives: a typical route takes 29 minutes, so build stamina with full-length practice sessions.

Test centres near Exeter

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