Sidcup test routes

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

In short: Sidcup (London) has 10 practice routes. A typical route is 6.3 miles and takes about 27 minutes (2.6–9.8 miles, 13–37 minutes). Expect about 3.2 roundabouts per route, fewer than 74% of UK test centres. Most of the driving is at 30 mph (67%), and the roads used most are Maidstone Road and Cray Road.

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

Sidcup test routes at a glance

Roads that come up most around Sidcup

How many of the 10 practice routes use each road.

• Maidstone Road10 of 10
• Cray Road6 of 10
• Foots Cray High Street6 of 10
• Rectory Lane4 of 10
• Sevenoaks Way4 of 10
• Watery Lane3 of 10
• The Green3 of 10
• High Street3 of 10

Speed limits on the Sidcup routes

Share of the driving distance at each limit.

• 20 mph4%
• 30 mph67%
• 40 mph29%

What to practise for Sidcup

• Fewer roundabouts than most centres (3.2 per route; 74% of UK centres have more), so junctions, traffic lights and road positioning matter more here.
• Mostly 30 mph town driving (67%). Expect parked cars, pedestrian crossings and bus lanes.
• Longer drives: a typical route takes 27 minutes, so build stamina with full-length practice sessions.

Test centres near Sidcup

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• Hither Green (London) test routes · 6.0 miles
• Erith (London) test routes · 6.2 miles
• West Wickham (London) test routes · 6.5 miles
• Barking (Tanner Street) test routes · 8.9 miles

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