Irvine test routes

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

In short: Irvine has 10 practice routes. A typical route is 7.1 miles and takes about 20 minutes (6.3–7.7 miles, 17–29 minutes). Expect about 10.8 roundabouts per route, more than 85% of UK test centres. Most of the driving is at 40 mph (50%), and the roads used most are Centenary Road and Riverside Way.

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

Irvine test routes at a glance

Roads that come up most around Irvine

How many of the 10 practice routes use each road.

• Centenary Road10 of 10
• Riverside Way10 of 10
• Long Drive10 of 10
• Shewalton Road9 of 10
• Annick Road7 of 10
• Symington Place7 of 10
• Mill Road3 of 10
• Adams Walk3 of 10

Speed limits on the Irvine routes

Share of the driving distance at each limit.

• 30 mph22%
• 40 mph50%
• 50 mph27%
• 60 mph1%

What to practise for Irvine

• Roundabout-heavy. 10.8 roundabouts per route, more than 85% of UK test centres. Practise lane choice, signalling off and mini-roundabouts until they feel routine.
• Faster roads too: 29% of the distance is at 50 mph or more. Practise joining, keeping a safe gap and making progress.

Test centres near Irvine

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• Rothesay test routes · 22.9 miles

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