Best Driving Test Apps in the United Kingdom (2026)
The 8 apps learner drivers in the United Kingdom are most likely to find when they search the App Store and Google Play for help with the practical driving test — what each one does, how it is rated, and how it compares for the practical test itself.
The 8 apps at a glance
| App | Focus | App Store | Google Play |
|---|---|---|---|
| SteerClear SteerClear Ltd. |
Practical test: scored routes, mock test, readiness | App Store — (—) | Google Play — (—) |
| Driving Test Routes App Route-Led Group Limited |
Practical test routes | App Store ★4.4 (8,733) | Google Play ★4.3 (3,204) |
| Practice Driving Test Routes heirong Ltd |
Practical test routes | App Store ★4.5 (766) | Google Play ★4.3 (42) |
| Test Routes: App for L Drivers Virendra Patel |
Practical test routes | App Store ★4.8 (194) | Google Play ★4.7 (377) |
| Driving Test Routes RouteBuddy New Driver Programme Ltd |
Practical test routes | App Store ★4.4 (508) | — |
| Driving UK Test Routes Softdrive Solution Limited |
Practical test routes | App Store ★2.9 (29) | — |
| Driving Exam Test Routes Routewise Ltd |
Practical test routes | App Store ★3.9 (21) | — |
| Test Routes Expert Driving test expert ltd |
Practical test routes | App Store ★4.2 (20) | — |
Ratings shown as store average (number of ratings). A rating count mostly reflects how many years an app has been on the store; it says nothing about whether it covers the practical test.
What each app covers, by its own listing
| App | Routes at your centre | Scores your driving | Mock test | Readiness score | Coaching | Turn-by-turn | Countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SteerClear | ✓ | ✓ live, from sensors | ✓ scored to the fault rules used in the United Kingdom | ✓ | ✓ Mac | ✓ voice | 31 |
| Driving Test Routes App | ✓ | not mentioned | not mentioned | not mentioned | not mentioned | mentioned | — |
| Practice Driving Test Routes | ✓ | not mentioned | not mentioned | not mentioned | not mentioned | not mentioned | — |
| Test Routes: App for L Drivers | ✓ | not mentioned | not mentioned | not mentioned | not mentioned | mentioned | — |
| Driving Test Routes RouteBuddy | ✓ | not mentioned | not mentioned | not mentioned | not mentioned | mentioned | — |
| Driving UK Test Routes | ✓ | not mentioned | not mentioned | not mentioned | not mentioned | mentioned | — |
| Driving Exam Test Routes | ✓ | not mentioned | not mentioned | not mentioned | not mentioned | not mentioned | — |
| Test Routes Expert | ✓ | not mentioned | not mentioned | not mentioned | not mentioned | mentioned | — |
"Mentioned" means the feature appears in that app's own App Store or Google Play description on 2026-09-14; "not mentioned" means it doesn't. We have not tested every app.
1. SteerClear
Built for the practical test only. You pick your test centre and the app generates practice routes on the real roads around it — the roundabouts, junctions and speed-limit changes an examiner can use — with voice guidance so you can drive, not read a map.
- Scored drives. Your phone's GPS, accelerometer and gyroscope score speed control, braking, cornering, lane position and observation on every practice drive, and show where marks were lost.
- Mock practical driving test. A full-length test scored to the fault rules used in the United Kingdom, with a pass-or-fail style verdict at the end.
- Test-readiness score. A number out of 100 that moves after every drive, so you know when to book rather than guess.
- Mac, your coach. After each drive Mac explains what went well, what cost marks and what to practise next.
- 31 countries, United Kingdom included — 316 UK DVSA centres with routes ready to drive.
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Free to download; SteerClear Pro unlocks unlimited routes. Not a theory-test app — pair it with one of the theory apps below if you still have the theory test to pass.
2. Driving Test Routes App
By Route-Led Group Limited · App Store ★4.4 (8,733) · Google Play ★4.3 (3,204, 500K+ installs) · Focus: Practical test routes
From its listing: “The Driving Test Routes App is designed to support learner drivers in passing their driving tests.”
How SteerClear compares
- Its listing describes routes around test centres but does not mention scoring your actual driving. SteerClear scores every practice drive live from your phone's sensors and shows where marks were lost.
- Its listing does not mention a scored mock test. SteerClear runs a full-length mock practical driving test scored to the fault rules used in the United Kingdom, with a pass-or-fail style verdict.
- SteerClear covers 31 countries with the same app, so it stays useful if you move or take your test somewhere else.
3. Practice Driving Test Routes
By heirong Ltd · App Store ★4.5 (766) · Google Play ★4.3 (42, 1K+ installs) · Focus: Practical test routes
From its listing: “Prepare for your practical driving test by practicing test routes & more!”
How SteerClear compares
- Its listing describes routes around test centres but does not mention scoring your actual driving. SteerClear scores every practice drive live from your phone's sensors and shows where marks were lost.
- Its listing does not mention a scored mock test. SteerClear runs a full-length mock practical driving test scored to the fault rules used in the United Kingdom, with a pass-or-fail style verdict.
- Its listing does not mention turn-by-turn guidance on the route; SteerClear gives voice directions so you can concentrate on driving, not on the map.
4. Test Routes: App for L Drivers
By Virendra Patel · App Store ★4.8 (194) · Google Play ★4.7 (377, 10K+ installs) · Focus: Practical test routes
From its listing: “Driving Test Routes App for UK Learners Practise Real UK Driving Test Routes | Covers 98% of UK Driving Test Centres | AI SIM Mode | Turn-by-Turn Navigation | Apple CarPlay Test Routes is a practical driving test app de…”
How SteerClear compares
- Its listing describes routes around test centres but does not mention scoring your actual driving. SteerClear scores every practice drive live from your phone's sensors and shows where marks were lost.
- Its listing does not mention a scored mock test. SteerClear runs a full-length mock practical driving test scored to the fault rules used in the United Kingdom, with a pass-or-fail style verdict.
- SteerClear covers 31 countries with the same app, so it stays useful if you move or take your test somewhere else.
5. Driving Test Routes RouteBuddy
By New Driver Programme Ltd · App Store ★4.4 (508) · not on Google Play · Focus: Practical test routes
From its listing: “Practise the roads around your driving test centre before test day, with voice-guided GPS navigation that keeps your eyes where they belong.”
How SteerClear compares
- Its listing describes routes around test centres but does not mention scoring your actual driving. SteerClear scores every practice drive live from your phone's sensors and shows where marks were lost.
- Its listing does not mention a scored mock test. SteerClear runs a full-length mock practical driving test scored to the fault rules used in the United Kingdom, with a pass-or-fail style verdict.
- SteerClear covers 31 countries with the same app, so it stays useful if you move or take your test somewhere else.
6. Driving UK Test Routes
By Softdrive Solution Limited · App Store ★2.9 (29) · not on Google Play · Focus: Practical test routes
From its listing: “Prepare for your UK driving test with FREE community-contributed routes covering over 90% of driving test centres and more than 1,000 routes nationwide.”
How SteerClear compares
- Its listing describes routes around test centres but does not mention scoring your actual driving. SteerClear scores every practice drive live from your phone's sensors and shows where marks were lost.
- Its listing does not mention a scored mock test. SteerClear runs a full-length mock practical driving test scored to the fault rules used in the United Kingdom, with a pass-or-fail style verdict.
- SteerClear covers 31 countries with the same app, so it stays useful if you move or take your test somewhere else.
7. Driving Exam Test Routes
By Routewise Ltd · App Store ★3.9 (21) · not on Google Play · Focus: Practical test routes
From its listing: “The Driving Exam Test Routes App can help learner drivers improve their preparation for their practical driving test.”
How SteerClear compares
- Its listing describes routes around test centres but does not mention scoring your actual driving. SteerClear scores every practice drive live from your phone's sensors and shows where marks were lost.
- Its listing does not mention a scored mock test. SteerClear runs a full-length mock practical driving test scored to the fault rules used in the United Kingdom, with a pass-or-fail style verdict.
- Its listing does not mention turn-by-turn guidance on the route; SteerClear gives voice directions so you can concentrate on driving, not on the map.
8. Test Routes Expert
By Driving test expert ltd · App Store ★4.2 (20) · not on Google Play · Focus: Practical test routes
From its listing: “Test Routes Expert is quickly becoming the UK's most trusted driving-test route app, built for learner drivers who want to pass first time.”
How SteerClear compares
- Its listing describes routes around test centres but does not mention scoring your actual driving. SteerClear scores every practice drive live from your phone's sensors and shows where marks were lost.
- Its listing does not mention a scored mock test. SteerClear runs a full-length mock practical driving test scored to the fault rules used in the United Kingdom, with a pass-or-fail style verdict.
- SteerClear covers 31 countries with the same app, so it stays useful if you move or take your test somewhere else.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the best app for the practical driving test in the United Kingdom?
It depends on what you need. For the practical test itself — practising the roads around your test centre and knowing when you are ready — SteerClear is built for exactly that, with scored practice drives and a mock test. Several apps on this page focus on the theory test instead. This guide is published by SteerClear; ratings for every app come from the stores.
Are driving test apps in the United Kingdom free?
Most, including SteerClear, are free to download with paid upgrades for unlimited use. Check each store listing for current pricing, which changes more often than this page.
Do I need a theory app and a practical app?
Usually yes: they solve different problems. Theory apps drill questions and hazard perception; a practical-test app such as SteerClear is for the driving itself — routes, technique and readiness. Apps that claim to do both tend to be strongest on the theory side.
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