Thurso test routes

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

In short: Thurso has 10 practice routes. A typical route is 9.2 miles and takes about 47 minutes (7.3–12.5 miles, 26–52 minutes). Expect about 0 roundabouts per route, fewer than 100% of UK test centres. Most of the driving is at 20 mph (42%), and the roads used most are Naver Road and Dale Road.

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

Thurso test routes at a glance

Roads that come up most around Thurso

How many of the 10 practice routes use each road.

• Naver Road10 of 10
• Dale Road10 of 10
• Castlegreen Road10 of 10
• Ormlie Road9 of 10
• Sir George's Street8 of 10
• Howburn Road8 of 10
• Pennyland Drive7 of 10
• Smith Terrace7 of 10

Speed limits on the Thurso routes

Share of the driving distance at each limit.

• 10 mph2%
• 20 mph42%
• 30 mph31%
• 40 mph20%
• 60 mph5%

What to practise for Thurso

• Fewer roundabouts than most centres (0 per route; 100% of UK centres have more), so junctions, traffic lights and road positioning matter more here.
• Lots of 20 mph driving (42% of the distance). Watch your speed on residential streets and near schools.
• Longer drives: a typical route takes 47 minutes, so build stamina with full-length practice sessions.

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