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

In short: Newton Abbot has 10 practice routes. A typical route is 8.5 miles and takes about 35 minutes (7.6–11.9 miles, 31–51 minutes). Expect about 8.4 roundabouts per route, more than 72% of UK test centres. Most of the driving is at 30 mph (78%), and the roads used most are Brunel Road and Torquay Road.

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

Newton Abbot test routes at a glance

Roads that come up most around Newton Abbot

How many of the 10 practice routes use each road.

• Brunel Road10 of 10
• Torquay Road10 of 10
• Courtlands Road8 of 10
• The Avenue6 of 10
• Newton Road6 of 10
• Shaldon Road6 of 10
• Station Road5 of 10
• Totnes Road4 of 10

Speed limits on the Newton Abbot routes

Share of the driving distance at each limit.

• 20 mph1%
• 30 mph78%
• 40 mph8%
• 60 mph4%
• 70 mph9%

What to practise for Newton Abbot

• Roundabout-heavy. 8.4 roundabouts per route, more than 72% of UK test centres. Practise lane choice, signalling off and mini-roundabouts until they feel routine.
• Mostly 30 mph town driving (78%). Expect parked cars, pedestrian crossings and bus lanes.
• Longer drives: a typical route takes 35 minutes, so build stamina with full-length practice sessions.

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