Rothesay test routes

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

In short: Rothesay has 10 practice routes. A typical route is 5.7 miles and takes about 24 minutes (4.8–8.2 miles, 16–31 minutes). Expect about 0 roundabouts per route, fewer than 100% of UK test centres. Most of the driving is at 30 mph (94%), and the roads used most are Castlehill Street and High Street.

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

Rothesay test routes at a glance

Roads that come up most around Rothesay

How many of the 10 practice routes use each road.

• Castlehill Street8 of 10
• High Street8 of 10
• Victoria Street8 of 10
• Columshill Street7 of 10
• Hillhouse Road7 of 10
• Crichton Road7 of 10
• Mountstuart Road7 of 10
• Queen Street7 of 10

Speed limits on the Rothesay routes

Share of the driving distance at each limit.

• 30 mph94%
• 60 mph6%

What to practise for Rothesay

• Fewer roundabouts than most centres (0 per route; 100% of UK centres have more), so junctions, traffic lights and road positioning matter more here.
• Mostly 30 mph town driving (94%). Expect parked cars, pedestrian crossings and bus lanes.

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