This 8.3-mile, 30-minute route is the simplest of Tolworth’s 6 test routes, with just 17 turns and 3 roundabouts. It heads south through Hook Rise South to the Kingston Bypass (50 mph section), then loops through the village of Claygate before returning via The Avenue in Hinchley Wood. Speeds range from 20 to 50 mph.

Watch Out For

• School zone near Hook Rise South. 20 mph limit enforced during school hours. Watch for children and lollipop patrols.
• Kingston Bypass merge. Speed increases to 50 mph. Check mirrors early and match traffic speed before joining.
• Hare Lane, Claygate. Narrow village road with parked cars on both sides. Be ready to give way to oncoming traffic.
• School zone on Tolworth Broadway. Second 20 mph zone on the return leg. Stay alert for pedestrians near the crossing.

Route Features

• 7 left turns, 10 right turns, 3 roundabouts, 10 sets of traffic lights.
• Key roads: Hook Road, Kingston Bypass, Red Lane, Hare Lane, Claygate High Street, The Avenue.
• 4 sections at 50 mph and 2 at 40 mph. The longest stretch of higher-speed driving among all Tolworth routes.
• 1 give way junction and 1 pedestrian crossing along the route.

Test Manoeuvres

• Pull up on the left near Ewell Road. Check mirrors, signal left, stop close to the kerb, then rejoin traffic safely.

Key Tips

• This route has the fewest turns of all 6 Tolworth routes, so focus on maintaining correct speed through the varying 20-50 mph zones.
• Claygate village streets are narrow. Use the MSM routine (Mirror, Signal, Manoeuvre) when passing parked cars.
• On the Kingston Bypass, stay in the left lane unless overtaking. Check mirrors before any lane change.