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

In short: Watford has 10 practice routes. A typical route is 11.1 miles and takes about 30 minutes (6.8–13.4 miles, 19–37 minutes). Expect about 10.8 roundabouts per route, more than 85% of UK test centres. Most of the driving is at 30 mph (49%), and the roads used most are Bushey Mill Lane and Radlett Road.

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

Watford test routes at a glance

Roads that come up most around Watford

How many of the 10 practice routes use each road.

• Bushey Mill Lane10 of 10
• Radlett Road10 of 10
• Colonial Way10 of 10
• Berrygrove Lane10 of 10
• Stephenson Way8 of 10
• Aldenham Road8 of 10
• Bushey Hall Road8 of 10
• Beechen Grove8 of 10

Speed limits on the Watford routes

Share of the driving distance at each limit.

• 20 mph23%
• 30 mph49%
• 40 mph6%
• 50 mph3%
• 60 mph11%
• 70 mph9%

What to practise for Watford

• Roundabout-heavy. 10.8 roundabouts per route, more than 85% of UK test centres. Practise lane choice, signalling off and mini-roundabouts until they feel routine.
• Lots of 20 mph driving (23% of the distance). Watch your speed on residential streets and near schools.
• Faster roads too: 23% of the distance is at 50 mph or more. Practise joining, keeping a safe gap and making progress.
• Longer drives: a typical route takes 30 minutes, so build stamina with full-length practice sessions.

Test centres near Watford

• Borehamwood (London) test routes · 5.1 miles
• Pinner (London) test routes · 5.1 miles
• St Albans test routes · 6.0 miles
• Mill Hill (London) test routes · 6.5 miles
• Hendon (London) test routes · 7.4 miles
• Barnet (London) test routes · 7.9 miles

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