Peterhead test routes
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Practice routes around Peterhead driving test centre: how long they are, the roads they use, roundabouts and speed limits.
In short: Peterhead has 9 practice routes. A typical route is 4.8 miles and takes about 13 minutes (4.2–7.6 miles, 12–22 minutes). Expect about 6.9 roundabouts per route, more than 59% of UK test centres. Most of the driving is at 30 mph (53%), and the roads used most are South Road and South Base Road.
Updated 10 September 2026 · Source: the practice routes in the Driving Test Routes app. How these figures work
Drive these Peterhead routes with turn-by-turn voice directions in the Driving Test Routes app
Peterhead test routes at a glance
Roads that come up most around Peterhead
How many of the 9 practice routes use each road.
Speed limits on the Peterhead routes
Share of the driving distance at each limit.
What to practise for Peterhead
- Roundabouts: about 6.9 per route, close to the middle of UK centres.
- Faster roads too: 45% of the distance is at 50 mph or more. Practise joining, keeping a safe gap and making progress.
Practise every Peterhead route before your test
Test centres near Peterhead
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- Banff test routes · 29.5 miles
- Aberdeen South (Cove) test routes · 29.8 miles
- Huntly test routes · 37.0 miles
Peterhead test routes: questions
How long are the test routes at Peterhead?
The 9 practice routes around Peterhead run 4.2–7.6 miles and take 12–22 minutes, typically 4.8 miles in 13 minutes. That is shorter than 94% of UK test centres.
Which roads come up on Peterhead test routes?
The roads that appear most across the practice routes are South Road (9 of 9), South Base Road (9 of 9), Meethill Road (7 of 9), West Road (5 of 9), Windmill Road (4 of 9).
How many roundabouts are on the Peterhead routes?
About 6.9 per route on average. 59% of UK test centres have fewer.
Can I drive the Peterhead test routes with sat nav?
Yes. The Driving Test Routes app has these practice routes with turn-by-turn voice directions, plus mock tests and a score for every drive. It's on the App Store and Google Play.