Sheffield (Middlewood Road) test routes

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Practice routes around Sheffield (Middlewood Road) driving test centre: how long they are, the roads they use, roundabouts and speed limits.

In short: Sheffield (Middlewood Road) has 10 practice routes. A typical route is 9 miles and takes about 36 minutes (7.3–9.6 miles, 28–51 minutes). Expect about 1.2 roundabouts per route, fewer than 89% of UK test centres. Most of the driving is at 30 mph (74%), and the roads used most are Winn Gardens and Middlewood Road.

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

Sheffield (Middlewood Road) test routes at a glance

Roads that come up most around Sheffield (Middlewood Road)

How many of the 10 practice routes use each road.

• Winn Gardens10 of 10
• Middlewood Road10 of 10
• Catch Bar Lane9 of 10
• Leppings Lane8 of 10
• Penistone Road North4 of 10
• Parkside Road3 of 10
• Worrall Road3 of 10
• Langsett Avenue3 of 10

Speed limits on the Sheffield (Middlewood Road) routes

Share of the driving distance at each limit.

• 20 mph12%
• 30 mph74%
• 40 mph11%
• 50 mph4%

What to practise for Sheffield (Middlewood Road)

• Fewer roundabouts than most centres (1.2 per route; 89% of UK centres have more), so junctions, traffic lights and road positioning matter more here.
• Mostly 30 mph town driving (74%). Expect parked cars, pedestrian crossings and bus lanes.
• Longer drives: a typical route takes 36 minutes, so build stamina with full-length practice sessions.

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