Route 1926 runs 7.3 miles in about 28 minutes as a single stage, taking in Millbrook, Freemantle, The Polygon, Banister Park, Shirley and Maybush. Limits range from 20 to 40 mph. Its 21 sets of traffic lights place it among the busier routes at this office for signals, well above the quietest Maybush routes.

Watch Out For

• 21 sets of traffic lights inside a 28 minute drive.
• Two give way junctions, one here, where you yield before joining.
• A couple of roundabouts: give way to the right, signal left on exit.
• A bike lane section shared with cyclists.

Route Features

• Roads include Wimpson Lane, Mountbatten Way and Hill Lane.
• Six areas in one stage, with 20, 30 and 40 mph limits changing.
• Only 7 marked turns, 4 left and 3 right.

Test Manoeuvres

• One kerbside stop: pull up on the left, parallel to the kerb, then move off with a blind spot check.

Key Tips

• With 21 signals, hold back enough to see the tyres of the car ahead.
• Check the limit each time you leave a 40 mph section.