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Leeds Driving Test Routes
Everything you need for your test at Leeds (Horsforth) Driving Test Centre — the roads you'll drive, the current pass rate, and the hardest junctions to rehearse first.
Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 4RR
Data verified July 2026
Driving tests in Leeds run from Leeds (Horsforth) Driving Test Centre (LS18 4RR). Its current DVSA car pass rate is 51.3% for 2024/25 — 1.1 points above the national average of 50.2%. Test routes cover suburban roads around the centre; the examiner picks the route on the day.
- Test centre
- Leeds (Horsforth) Driving Test Centre
- Pass rate (2024/25)
- 51.3%
- National average
- 50.2%
- Rank
- 97 of 270
- Difficulty
- Around average
- Key roads covered
- 5
Where is Leeds (Horsforth) Driving Test Centre?
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Leeds test centre pass rate: 51.3%
In 2024/25, Leeds (Horsforth) recorded a 51.3% car pass rate — 1.1 points above the national average of 50.2%. That ranks it 97 of the 270 centres we track.
Driving test routes around Leeds
Leeds (Horsforth) routes run through affluent suburbs, the ring road (A6120) and busier stretches toward the A65. A varied route with both fast dual carriageway and tight residential sections.
Roads examiners commonly use:
- A6120 Leeds Ring Road
- A65 Kirkstall Road
- Broadway
- Long Row
- New Road Side
A typical practice route, step by step
- Horsforth startSuburban streets with parked cars easing you into the test.
- A6120 Ring RoadFast multi-lane dual carriageway and large roundabouts.
- New Road Side (A65)Busy shopping-street driving with buses and pedestrians.
Hardest roads & common fault hotspots
High-speed lane changes and exits are heavily marked.
Meeting traffic between parked cars needs decisive positioning.
Independent driving / sat-nav
Sat-nav sections typically use the ring road and A65, testing speed confidence and correct roundabout exits.
Manoeuvres
Forward bay parking at the centre plus pull-up-on-the-right in the Horsforth residential grid.
Test day logistics
Address
Leeds (Horsforth) Driving Test Centre
Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 4RR
Region & nation
Yorkshire and the Humber, England
Road environment
suburban driving
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Leeds driving test: frequently asked questions
What is the pass rate at Leeds (Horsforth) Driving Test Centre?
The most recent DVSA car practical pass rate at Leeds (Horsforth) is 51.3% (2024/25) — 1.1 points above the national average. That places it 97 of 270 among the centres we track.
Is Leeds (Horsforth) a hard place to take your driving test?
Based on its 51.3% pass rate versus the 50.2% average across the centres we track, Leeds (Horsforth) is rated "Around average". Difficulty depends far more on your preparation on the local roads than on the centre itself.
Which roads are used on the Leeds (Horsforth) driving test?
Common roads around Leeds (Horsforth) include A6120 Leeds Ring Road, A65 Kirkstall Road, Broadway, Long Row. Leeds (Horsforth) routes run through affluent suburbs, the ring road (A6120) and busier stretches toward the A65. A varied route with both fast dual carriageway and tight residential sections.
What is the hardest part of the Leeds (Horsforth) driving test?
Local instructors flag Ring Road roundabouts (A6120): High-speed lane changes and exits are heavily marked. Rehearsing it before your test makes a real difference.
What manoeuvres are used at Leeds (Horsforth)?
Forward bay parking at the centre plus pull-up-on-the-right in the Horsforth residential grid.
What is the nearest test centre to Leeds (Horsforth)?
The nearest alternative centre is Bradford (Thornbury) (Bradford (Thornbury) Driving Test Centre), about 3.7 miles away with a 47.1% pass rate. It is worth comparing if you are hunting for an earlier cancellation.
Are these the official DVSA test routes for Leeds?
DVSA stopped publishing official test routes, and the examiner chooses the route on the day — it can change without notice. Our guides show the roads and hazards learners most commonly encounter around Leeds (Horsforth) so you can practise the right environment, but they are not a guaranteed route.
Nearby test centres
Comparing centres? These are the closest alternatives to Leeds (Horsforth) — handy when hunting for an earlier cancellation.
