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

In short: Telford has 10 practice routes. A typical route is 10.3 miles and takes about 29 minutes (9–14.5 miles, 25–40 minutes). Expect about 16.1 roundabouts per route, more than 96% of UK test centres. Most of the driving is at 30 mph (38%), and the roads used most are Hortonwood 30 and New Trench Road.

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

Telford test routes at a glance

Roads that come up most around Telford

How many of the 10 practice routes use each road.

• Hortonwood 309 of 10
• New Trench Road8 of 10
• Hortonwood 378 of 10
• Hortonwood 357 of 10
• Queensway6 of 10
• Trench Lock6 of 10
• Hartshill5 of 10
• Holyhead Road5 of 10

Speed limits on the Telford routes

Share of the driving distance at each limit.

• 20 mph2%
• 30 mph38%
• 40 mph29%
• 50 mph23%
• 60 mph6%
• 70 mph1%

What to practise for Telford

• 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.
• Faster roads too: 30% of the distance is at 50 mph or more. Practise joining, keeping a safe gap and making progress.
• Longer drives: a typical route takes 29 minutes, so build stamina with full-length practice sessions.

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