Galashiels test routes

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

In short: Galashiels has 10 practice routes. A typical route is 6.2 miles and takes about 17 minutes (3–7.2 miles, 8–29 minutes). Expect about 4.2 roundabouts per route, fewer than 65% of UK test centres. Most of the driving is at 20 mph (81%), and the roads used most are Hill Street and Abbotsford Road.

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

Galashiels test routes at a glance

Roads that come up most around Galashiels

How many of the 10 practice routes use each road.

• Hill Street9 of 10
• Abbotsford Road9 of 10
• Greenbank Street6 of 10
• Albert Place5 of 10
• Currie Road5 of 10
• Ladhope Vale5 of 10
• Gala Park5 of 10
• Church Street5 of 10

Speed limits on the Galashiels routes

Share of the driving distance at each limit.

• 20 mph81%
• 30 mph13%
• 40 mph2%
• 60 mph4%

What to practise for Galashiels

• Roundabouts: about 4.2 per route, close to the middle of UK centres.
• Lots of 20 mph driving (81% of the distance). Watch your speed on residential streets and near schools.

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