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Southampton (Maybush) Driving Test Routes – Pass Rate, Common Faults & Practice Tips

Southampton (Maybush) Driving Test Centre is one of the main DVSA test centres serving Southampton and the surrounding areas. The driving test routes here include busy residential roads, complex roundabouts, and frequent junctions that require strong observation, speed control, and decision-making.

Practising real Southampton (Maybush) driving test routes in advance helps reduce surprises on test day, build familiarity with local road layouts, and improve overall confidence behind the wheel.

About Southampton (Maybush) Driving Test Centre

The Southampton (Maybush) Driving Test Centre is a well-established DVSA location offering practical driving tests across a wide mix of urban and residential roads. Test routes often include narrow streets, parked vehicles, mini-roundabouts, and multi-lane junctions, all of which demand careful planning and controlled driving.

Examiners closely assess mirror checks, junction approach, speed management, and overall awareness, particularly in areas with frequent traffic changes.

Maybush Driving Test Centre Pass Rate: 48.1% (Latest 2025/26 data)
Address: Green Lane, Maybush, Southampton, SO16 9FP
Phone: 023 8070 1447 (Test Centre) / 0300 200 1122 (DVSA)
Toilets: Male, female, and disabled toilets available
Parking: Limited on-site parking
Accessibility: Suitable for most candidates, including disabled access

Recent DVSA data shows that the Southampton (Maybush) driving test pass rate is slightly below the national average, making it a centre many learners consider challenging.

Book or Change Your Driving Test

You can book, change, or cancel your driving test at Southampton (Maybush) through the official DVSA booking service.

If you need to make changes, ensure this is done at least 3 working days before your test date to avoid losing your fee.

What the driving test routes are like at Southampton (Maybush) Driving Test Centre

Routes around Southampton (Maybush) cover a wide range of driving environments, from busy urban roads to faster A-roads and residential areas. Examiners focus on how well candidates adapt to changing road conditions.

Key features include:

Complex roundabouts – Multi-lane and spiral layouts, including Lordshill, Millbrook, and Nursling.
High-speed roads – A33, A35, A3057, and dual carriageways near the M27/M271.
Residential areas – Narrow streets, 20 mph zones, and heavy parking around Shirley, Lordswood, and Coxford.
Junction density – Frequent mini-roundabouts and signal-controlled junctions.
Independent driving – Around 20 minutes following sat nav or road signs toward places like Romsey or North Baddesley.

Understanding these route characteristics in advance can help reduce surprises on test day and improve overall confidence.

Detailed List of Roads in Southampton Maybush Test Routes

Driving test routes at Southampton (Maybush) Driving Test Centre regularly include the following roads and areas:

A3057 (Romsey Road) – Main test corridor, busy traffic and frequent junctions.
Southampton General Hospital area – Ambulances, pedestrian crossings, variable traffic flow.
Shirley & Lordshill – Residential roads with heavy parking and narrow sections.
Tebourba Way / routes toward M27–M271 – Faster dual carriageway sections.
Lordshill Roundabout – Large multi-lane roundabout.
Millbrook Roundabout – Spiral lane markings and lane discipline.
Coxford area – High density of mini-roundabouts.
A33 & Aldermoor Road – Speed changes between 40–50 mph roads and 20 mph zones.
Independent driving destinations – Often signed or sat-nav guided toward Romsey, North Baddesley, or Totton.

The most common reasons and locations learners fail their driving test at Southampton (Maybush) Driving Test Centre

The most frequent fail spots at Maybush include:

Millbrook & Lordshill Roundabouts – Incorrect lane choice on spiral markings and missed blind-spot checks when exiting.
Tebourba Way junctions – Poor observation when turning right or merging, causing other traffic to slow or brake.
A33 / A35 dual carriageways – Undue hesitation or driving well below the speed limit, disrupting traffic flow.
Narrow residential streets (Shirley / Coxford) – Incorrect judgement in meeting situations, including failure to give way or maintain safe clearance.
A3057 (Romsey Road) – Misreading traffic signals and missed mirror checks during sudden speed changes near the hospital.

What are the most common reasons for failing at Southampton (Maybush) Driving Test Centre?

Observation – Poor gap judgement when emerging or turning across traffic.
Roundabouts – Incorrect lane discipline or late positioning on multi-lane layouts.
Speed control – Driving significantly below the limit or missing speed changes.
Clearance judgement – Poor positioning in narrow roads and meeting situations.
Blind spot checks – Skipping shoulder checks when moving off or changing position.

What’s included in the Southampton (Maybush) driving test routes

Multiple Southampton (Maybush) driving test practice routes based on real test patterns
Residential roads, busy junctions, roundabouts, and test-area hotspots
Routes are based on common practice feedback from local instructors and past test candidates
One-click access via Google Maps (no downloads required)

Who these routes are for

These Sale driving test routes are ideal for:

Learners preparing for a first practical test
Drivers re-taking the test at Southampton (Maybush)
Instructors supporting students in the Southampton (Maybush)
Anyone wanting structured, realistic test-area practice

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Southampton (Maybush) Driving Test Route Pack

Route Pack Details

✔ Multiple practice routes covering real Southampton (Maybush) test-area roads

✔ Residential streets, busy junctions, and roundabouts commonly faced on test day

✔ Independent driving–style routes to practise decision-making

✔ Key test-area challenges to help reduce surprises

✔ One-click access via Google Maps — no apps or downloads

✔ Unlimited practice at your own pace

Southampton Maybush driving test routes map showing common test roads and junctions

Key features of the Maybush driving test circuit: including A33 speed transitions and complex residential junctions.

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What Candidates Say About Southampton (Maybush) Driving Test Routes

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Emma R. — Southampton

“Practising the Maybush routes really helped me feel calmer on test day.The roads and roundabouts felt familiar, which made a big difference to my confidence.”

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Liam H. — Totton

“The routes covered the areas I actually drove during my test. Being familiar with the junctions and road layouts helped me stay focused instead of feeling rushed.”

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Jade P. — Shirley

“Maybush can feel busy and unpredictable. Practising these routes beforehand helped reduce surprises and made the test feel much more manageable.”

Southampton (Maybush) Driving Test Checklist

1. The Essentials

Provisional Licence: Must bring the original photocard or the test will be cancelled.
Theory Certificate: Carry your pass letter as a backup.
Eyesight: Wear glasses/contacts if you need them to read a plate from 20m.

2. Test Day Routine

Arrival: Arrive 10-15 mins early. Arriving too early or late may cause issues.
Vehicle Check: Ensure working lights, L-plates, and at least 1.6mm tyre tread.
Warm-up: Practice for 1 hour in Shirley or Lordshill before your slot.
3. Practical Tips
Clear Observation: Make head movements obvious during blind-spot checks.
Move On: Don't dwell on small mistakes; they may only be minor faults.
Commentary Driving: Speak your actions aloud to stay calm and show awareness.
Emergency Vehicles: Near Southampton General Hospital, yield safely without breaking laws.
Navigation: Taking a wrong turn won't result in a fail if you do it safely.

4. Final Review

Show Me, Tell Me: Study the 19 official questions from GOV.UK.
Mock Test: Focus your final practice on the Millbrook Roundabout.

Southampton (Maybush) Driving Test – FAQs

Q: Are these real Southampton (Maybush) driving test routes?

A: Yes. These routes are built on real roads within the Southampton (Maybush) driving test area and are informed by common practice experiences shared by local learners and instructors, helping reflect typical test conditions.

Q: Do I need to download an app to use the routes?

A: No. Simply open the route links inside the PDF — each route opens directly in Google Maps with one click.

No apps, no downloads, no setup required.

Q: What is the best time for a driving test at Southampton (Maybush)?

A: The optimal time is around 10:00 AM on a Tuesday or Wednesday. This avoids peak rush hours (8:30 AM / 3:00 PM) on main roads like the A33, providing a calmer testing environment.

Q: Is Southampton (Maybush) Driving Test Centre hard to pass?

A: Southampton (Maybush) Driving Test Centre has a pass rate slightly below the national average and is often regarded as one of the more challenging test centres in Hampshire. Data from April–September 2024 shows a pass rate of 46.7%, compared with the national average of 48.5%.

Q: Are the Southampton (Maybush) driving test routes on Google Maps accurate?

A: Yes. Many of the Southampton (Maybush) driving test routes available on Google Maps are accurate and reflect commonly used roads and patterns seen in actual tests, though exact route variations can change over time.

Q: How many times should I practise each route?

A: Practising each route 2–3 times is usually sufficient, with the focus on identifying weak points such as complex junctions, roundabouts, and other error-prone sections rather than repeating the route mechanically.

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Southampton (Maybush) Driving Test Routes – Pass Rate, Common Faults & Practice Tips

About Southampton (Maybush) Driving Test Centre

Maybush Driving Test Centre Pass Rate: 48.1% (Latest 2025/26 data)

Book or Change Your Driving Test

What the driving test routes are like at Southampton (Maybush) Driving Test Centre

Detailed List of Roads in Southampton Maybush Test Routes

The most common reasons and locations learners fail their driving test at Southampton (Maybush) Driving Test Centre

What are the most common reasons for failing at Southampton (Maybush) Driving Test Centre?

What’s included in the Southampton (Maybush) driving test routes

Who these routes are for

Start practising Southampton (Maybush) driving test routes today

Southampton (Maybush) Driving Test Route Pack

Route Pack Details

What Candidates Say About Southampton (Maybush) Driving Test Routes

Southampton (Maybush) Driving Test Checklist

Southampton (Maybush) Driving Test – FAQs

Q: Are these real Southampton (Maybush) driving test routes?

Q: Do I need to download an app to use the routes?

Q: What is the best time for a driving test at Southampton (Maybush)?

Q: Is Southampton (Maybush) Driving Test Centre hard to pass?

Q: Are the Southampton (Maybush) driving test routes on Google Maps accurate?

Q: How many times should I practise each route?

Nearby Driving Test Centres in the South East

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