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

In short: Pontefract has 10 practice routes. A typical route is 8.3 miles and takes about 29 minutes (7.4–12 miles, 23–40 minutes). Expect about 5.7 roundabouts per route, fewer than 52% of UK test centres. Most of the driving is at 30 mph (67%), and the roads used most are Station Lane and Friarwood Lane.

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

Pontefract test routes at a glance

Roads that come up most around Pontefract

How many of the 10 practice routes use each road.

• Station Lane10 of 10
• Friarwood Lane9 of 10
• Southgate9 of 10
• Baghill Lane9 of 10
• Ferrybridge Road6 of 10
• Box Lane6 of 10
• Mill Hill Road6 of 10
• South Baileygate6 of 10

Speed limits on the Pontefract routes

Share of the driving distance at each limit.

• 20 mph2%
• 30 mph67%
• 40 mph13%
• 50 mph7%
• 60 mph6%
• 70 mph5%

What to practise for Pontefract

• Roundabouts: about 5.7 per route, close to the middle of UK centres.
• Faster roads too: 18% of the distance is at 50 mph or more. Practise joining, keeping a safe gap and making progress.
• Mostly 30 mph town driving (67%). Expect parked cars, pedestrian crossings and bus lanes.
• Longer drives: a typical route takes 29 minutes, so build stamina with full-length practice sessions.

Test centres near Pontefract

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