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

In short: Paisley has 10 practice routes. A typical route is 8.9 miles and takes about 30 minutes (7.7–9.8 miles, 22–36 minutes). Expect about 12.9 roundabouts per route, more than 92% of UK test centres. Most of the driving is at 30 mph (91%), and the roads used most are Burnbrae Drive and Linwood Road.

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

Paisley test routes at a glance

Roads that come up most around Paisley

How many of the 10 practice routes use each road.

• Burnbrae Drive10 of 10
• Linwood Road10 of 10
• Barskiven Road7 of 10
• Ferguslie Park Avenue7 of 10
• Main Road6 of 10
• Greenhill Road4 of 10
• Greenock Road4 of 10
• Blackstoun Road3 of 10

Speed limits on the Paisley routes

Share of the driving distance at each limit.

• 30 mph91%
• 40 mph2%
• 70 mph6%

What to practise for Paisley

• Roundabout-heavy. 12.9 roundabouts per route, more than 92% of UK test centres. Practise lane choice, signalling off and mini-roundabouts until they feel routine.
• Mostly 30 mph town driving (91%). Expect parked cars, pedestrian crossings and bus lanes.
• Longer drives: a typical route takes 30 minutes, so build stamina with full-length practice sessions.

Test centres near Paisley

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• Dumbarton test routes · 9.6 miles
• East Kilbride test routes · 12.8 miles
• Greenock test routes · 13.6 miles
• Glasgow (Baillieston) test routes · 14.1 miles

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