Lerwick test routes

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

In short: Lerwick has 10 practice routes. A typical route is 7.7 miles and takes about 44 minutes (5.9–9.9 miles, 37–68 minutes). Expect about 2.5 roundabouts per route, fewer than 80% of UK test centres. Most of the driving is at 30 mph (70%), and the roads used most are Esplanade and King Harald Street.

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

Lerwick test routes at a glance

Roads that come up most around Lerwick

How many of the 10 practice routes use each road.

• Esplanade10 of 10
• King Harald Street10 of 10
• South Road9 of 10
• Harbour Street8 of 10
• Commercial Street8 of 10
• Annsbrae Place7 of 10
• Heogan Road4 of 10
• North Road3 of 10

Speed limits on the Lerwick routes

Share of the driving distance at each limit.

• 20 mph31%
• 30 mph70%

What to practise for Lerwick

• Fewer roundabouts than most centres (2.5 per route; 80% of UK centres have more), so junctions, traffic lights and road positioning matter more here.
• Lots of 20 mph driving (31% of the distance). Watch your speed on residential streets and near schools.
• Mostly 30 mph town driving (70%). Expect parked cars, pedestrian crossings and bus lanes.
• Longer drives: a typical route takes 44 minutes, so build stamina with full-length practice sessions.

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