Hendon Driving Test Routes & Pass Rate
Prepare for your practical driving test at Hendon. Learn the 12 practice route patterns, tricky local junctions, speed zones, and quiet manoeuvre spots used by examiners before test day.
Practise Hendon 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 Hendon examiners.
National pass rate average is 48.8%. Hendon ranks as a Challenging test centre.
Compare with all 290+ UK centres →Local Speed Traps
20mph zones across Barnet council streets and variable speed limits on the A41.
Quiet Practice Areas
Quiet suburban avenues off Page Street and surrounding Downage areas.
Review all 4 test manoeuvres →Known Tricky Junctions Near Hendon
Failing to observe properly or positioning in the wrong lane at junctions accounts for over 40% of test failures at Hendon. Pay special attention to these locations:
- 1Brent Cross flyover interchange connecting the A41 and North Circular A406.
- 2Holders Hill Circus roundabout with fast-moving traffic from Mill Hill and Finchley.
- 3Watford Way (A41) fast merge points and lane discipline around Apex Corner.
🚗Tested Reversing Manoeuvres
During your test at Hendon, 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 Hendon 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 Hendon.