Lee-on-the-Solent Town Driving Test Centre Routes, Booking, and Preparation Guide

There are more than 14 official Town driving test routes at the Lee-on-the-Solent Town Driving Test Centre. These routes are designed to assess how well you can handle:

• Busy urban junctions and mini roundabouts
• High-speed A-roads like A27 and B3385
• Narrow residential streets with parked vehicles
• Dual carriageway lane changes and slip roads
• Coastal and rural road sections with bends and elevation changes

The variety in Town driving test routes helps ensure drivers are road-ready in real-world situations.

What Tests Are Conducted at Lee-on-the-Solent Town Driving Test Centre?

• Car (Category B – manual & automatic)
• Motorcycle Module 2
• ADI Part 2 and 3 (for driving instructors)

Whether you're a learner or getting to be a driving educator, the Town Driving Test Centre in Lee-on-the-Solent caters to all levels.

Test routes typically begin at David Newberry Drive and cover a wide range of driving conditions. Common areas include:

• Lee-on-the-Solent Town Centre – One-way systems, crossings, and tight turns
• Stubbington Bypass (B3334) – Speed transitions and roundabouts
• A27 and M27 Junctions – Fast-paced dual carriageway sections
• Rowner Road and Peel Common Roundabout – Lane discipline and awareness
• Cherque Farm Estate – Residential area for manoeuvres and observations

Your test at the Lee-on-the-Solent Town Driving Test Centre will include:

• 👁️ Eyesight Check – Reading a number plate from 20.5 metres
• ❓ “Tell Me” Question about car safety
• 🕓 40-Minute Driving Session – Includes 20 minutes of independent driving
• 🔁 One Maneuver – Bay park, parallel park, or pull up on the right
• ⚠️ Emergency Stop – Happens in 1 out of 3 tests

Understanding the Town driving test routes will help you feel more in control during these stages.

Thinking of staying in the city or travelling to the testing centre the night before the test? These are some of the cheap lodgings you should think of using

The accommodation i normally use is laterooms.com , however there is also options below

• Premier Inn Gosport
• Travelodge Gosport
• B&Bs in Lee-on-the-Solent and Stubbington

Staying near the Town Driving Test Centre can help reduce travel anxiety and give you more time to prepare on test day.

Before facing the Town driving test routes, boost your skills and confidence by joining our online driving course, great for:

• International drivers adjusting to the UK road systems
• Learners with test anxiety
• First-time drivers who want route-based preparation
• Students aged under 17 doing early prep

Each module focuses on common elements found in Town driving test routes, such as roundabouts, merging lanes, and urban hazard perception.

Take a break, whether you’re celebrating or de-stressing. Local attractions include:

• Lee-on-the-Solent Beach – Great spot to relax post-test
• Hovercraft Museum – Unique local history
• Alver Valley Country Park – Ideal for walks and fresh air
• Gosport Marina – For scenic views and cafés nearby