Bristol Brislington Driving Test Routes & Pass Rate
Prepare for your practical driving test at Bristol Brislington. Learn the 12 practice route patterns, tricky local junctions, speed zones, and quiet manoeuvre spots used by examiners before test day.
Practise Bristol Brislington Routes in the App
The Driving Routes UK app for iPhone and Android guides you through every turn, spiral roundabout, and speed change used by Bristol Brislington examiners.
National pass rate average is 48.8%. Bristol Brislington ranks as a Moderate test centre.
Compare with all 290+ UK centres →Local Speed Traps
Bristol 20mph default limit across all residential zones and A4 average speed cameras.
Quiet Practice Areas
Knowle and St Anne's quiet residential avenues.
Review all 4 test manoeuvres →Known Tricky Junctions Near Bristol Brislington
Failing to observe properly or positioning in the wrong lane at junctions accounts for over 40% of test failures at Bristol Brislington. Pay special attention to these locations:
- 1Hicks Gate Roundabout connecting the A4 Bath Road and Keynsham bypass.
- 2Brislington Park & Ride entrance lights on the A4.
- 3Sandy Park Road shopping street with heavy parking and tight clearances.
🚗Tested Reversing Manoeuvres
During your test at Bristol Brislington, the examiner will request one manoeuvre:
- ✓Parallel park: Reverse park behind a car within 2 car lengths.
- ✓Bay park: Drive in & reverse out, or reverse in & drive out.
- ✓Pull up on right: Reverse 2 car lengths and rejoin safely.
🧭20-Minute Independent Driving
Around half the practical test at Bristol Brislington consists of independent driving:
- ℹSat Nav Navigation: 80% of candidates follow a TomTom sat nav provided and mounted by the examiner.
- ℹDirection Signs: 20% follow series of road traffic signs towards a destination.
- ℹMaking a wrong turn is not a fault as long as you execute it safely.
Vehicle Safety Questions (Show Me, Tell Me)
Revise all 19 official DVSA "Show Me, Tell Me" questions before taking your test at Bristol Brislington.