Newcastle Test Route 1

This test route includes Basford roundabout arguably the worst roundabout in Newcastle which is then followed by busy slip roads and tricky speed limit changes. If there is a driving test route worth knowing it is surely this one.

This route is in my opinion one of the hardest with a focus on awareness particularly with lanes, slip roads and speed limit changes.

Driving Test Route: How to Use This Google Maps Link

Always start from here The Sizzling Wok

Once you get here then click on the link below

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Below you will see a picture of this driving test route along with a list of the hardest sections of the route.

Parked Cars and Lane Change: As you get to the end of the A34, there will be parked cars in the left lane. When you see them, move into the right lane. But don’t sit in the right lane all the way from the test center, or you will block everyone else from overtaking.

Lane Change and Busy Roundabout: As you get to the bus station, you might be asked to use the right lane to turn right at the Three Fish’s roundabout. Keep an eye on your central mirror all the way down this road so you know what sort of space you will have when changing lanes. Also, practice this roundabout turning right, as it’s a tricky one.

Worst Roundabout in Newcastle – Must Practice This! The hardest roundabout in Newcastle if you’ve never done it before. It really needs practice, but the golden rules are: hug the roundabout until you get to the 3rd exit, where your lane will split, and you will follow it into the left lane. Then, you will exit while hugging the outside of the roundabout. Always control your speed, as it’s downhill entering the roundabout, which makes everyone go too fast and leads to more mistakes.

Learners Always Miss This Slip Road: Learners always miss this slip road. Look for the 50mph sign at the start and check where it merges at the end. Practicing this will help.

Looks Like a Slip Road but Still 30mph: At the Stoke crossroads, you will be asked to do a U-turn back towards where you came from. As you exit the crossroads, you will enter a slip road, but this slip road is still only 30mph. Do not speed up until you pass the 50mph sign.

This is a 20mph Zone: Very well signposted but still often missed.

Don’t Miss the Give Way Signs!

Learners Get Muddled with Lanes Here: Three lanes lead up to a roundabout where you might be asked to go ahead to the 3rd exit. For this, you will start in the middle lane to enter the roundabout, which will then lead you into the outside lane on the roundabout. This can be very confusing for first-timers.

Horrible Roundabout That Needs Practice: This roundabout is very confusing. Watch the video and practice it if you can.

Newcastle Test Route 1 Step-by-Step Guide