South Shields test routes

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

In short: South Shields has 10 practice routes. A typical route is 9.1 miles and takes about 26 minutes (8–10.3 miles, 25–28 minutes). Expect about 16.1 roundabouts per route, more than 96% of UK test centres. Most of the driving is at 30 mph (41%), and the roads used most are Jarrow Road and Bedesway.

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

South Shields test routes at a glance

Roads that come up most around South Shields

How many of the 10 practice routes use each road.

• Jarrow Road10 of 10
• Bedesway10 of 10
• Leam Lane8 of 10
• Newcastle Road7 of 10
• Western Approach7 of 10
• Shaftesbury Avenue6 of 10
• Monksway6 of 10
• Pilgrimsway5 of 10

Speed limits on the South Shields routes

Share of the driving distance at each limit.

• 20 mph9%
• 30 mph41%
• 40 mph39%
• 50 mph6%
• 70 mph5%

What to practise for South Shields

• Roundabout-heavy. 16.1 roundabouts per route, more than 96% of UK test centres. Practise lane choice, signalling off and mini-roundabouts until they feel routine.
• Longer drives: a typical route takes 26 minutes, so build stamina with full-length practice sessions.

Test centres near South Shields

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• Gateshead test routes · 7.8 miles
• Blyth test routes · 10.6 miles
• Durham test routes · 16.9 miles

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