DrivingTestRoutes

Driving test routes · London

London Driving Test Routes

Everything you need for your test at Mill Hill Driving Test Centre — the roads you'll drive, the current pass rate, and the hardest junctions to rehearse first.

The Broadway, Mill Hill, London, NW7 3TB

Data verified July 2026

51.1%DVSA pass rate
#102of 270 centres
50.2%National average
Around averageDifficulty

Driving tests in London run from Mill Hill Driving Test Centre (NW7 3TB). Its current DVSA car pass rate is 51.1% for 2024/25 — 0.9 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
Mill Hill Driving Test Centre
Pass rate (2024/25)
51.1%
National average
50.2%
Rank
102 of 270
Difficulty
Around average
Key roads covered
5

Where is Mill Hill Driving Test Centre?

The map shows the test centre (red), its approximate driving catchment, and the nearest alternative centres (blue) — tap a pin to compare pass rates.

London test centre pass rate: 51.1%

In 2024/25, London (Mill Hill) recorded a 51.1% car pass rate — 0.9 points above the national average of 50.2%. That ranks it 102 of the 270 centres we track.

30%National avg 50.2%65%

Driving test routes around London

Mill Hill routes combine leafy suburban avenues with demanding fast sections on the A1 and A41. It is one of North London's busier centres, so expect heavy traffic, multi-lane roundabouts and frequent pedestrian crossings.

Roads examiners commonly use:

  • A1 (Watford Way)
  • A41 (Hendon Way)
  • The Broadway (A5109)
  • Bunns Lane
  • Flower Lane

A typical practice route, step by step

  1. The Broadway startImmediate mix of parked cars, buses and pedestrians outside the centre.
  2. Bunns Lane / Mill Hill Broadway stationCongested area with a low railway bridge and busy give-way junctions.
  3. A1 Watford WayFast dual carriageway; merging, lane discipline and slip-road exits are assessed.
  4. Apex Corner roundaboutLarge, high-speed roundabout linking the A1 and A41 — a known fault hotspot.

Hardest roads & common fault hotspots

Apex Corner (A1/A41)

High-speed multi-lane roundabout; lane choice and observation faults are extremely common.

Mill Hill Broadway railway bridge

Narrow, busy pinch point where meeting traffic and pedestrians combine.

Independent driving / sat-nav

Sat-nav sections often route along the A1/A41 corridor, testing confidence at speed and correct exits from major roundabouts.

Manoeuvres

Forward bay parking at the centre and pull-up-on-the-right in the surrounding residential roads are the most frequently used manoeuvres.

Routes are practice guidance, not guarantees. DVSA no longer publishes official test routes and your examiner chooses the route on the day — it can change without notice. Use this to practise the right roads and hazards, then take plenty of lessons around London with a local instructor.

Test day logistics

Address

Mill Hill Driving Test Centre
The Broadway, Mill Hill, London, NW7 3TB

Region & nation

London, England

Road environment

suburban driving

Book your test

Book or manage on GOV.UK →

London driving test: frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at Mill Hill Driving Test Centre?

The most recent DVSA car practical pass rate at London (Mill Hill) is 51.1% (2024/25) — 0.9 points above the national average. That places it 102 of 270 among the centres we track.

Is London (Mill Hill) a hard place to take your driving test?

Based on its 51.1% pass rate versus the 50.2% average across the centres we track, London (Mill Hill) 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 London (Mill Hill) driving test?

Common roads around London (Mill Hill) include A1 (Watford Way), A41 (Hendon Way), The Broadway (A5109), Bunns Lane. Mill Hill routes combine leafy suburban avenues with demanding fast sections on the A1 and A41. It is one of North London's busier centres, so expect heavy traffic, multi-lane roundabouts and frequent pedestrian crossings.

What is the hardest part of the London (Mill Hill) driving test?

Local instructors flag Apex Corner (A1/A41): High-speed multi-lane roundabout; lane choice and observation faults are extremely common. Rehearsing it before your test makes a real difference.

What manoeuvres are used at London (Mill Hill)?

Forward bay parking at the centre and pull-up-on-the-right in the surrounding residential roads are the most frequently used manoeuvres.

What is the nearest test centre to London (Mill Hill)?

The nearest alternative centre is London (Hendon) (Hendon Driving Test Centre), about 1.2 miles away with a 49.5% pass rate. It is worth comparing if you are hunting for an earlier cancellation.

Are these the official DVSA test routes for London?

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 London (Mill Hill) so you can practise the right environment, but they are not a guaranteed route.

Other test centres in London

London has 26 test centres. Compare their routes and pass rates before you book.

Nearby test centres

Comparing centres? These are the closest alternatives to London (Mill Hill) — handy when hunting for an earlier cancellation.

Browse all London driving test centres →