This 9.0-mile, 38.5-minute route has the most turns of all 6 Tolworth test routes, with 23 total (13 left, 10 right), plus 7 roundabouts. It covers Long Ditton, Hinchley Wood, and Tolworth through a mix of 20 mph residential streets and brief 50 mph sections. With 22 signals and 3 stop signs, this route demands sustained concentration and frequent direction changes.

Watch Out For

• Ewell Road traffic signals. Busy junction near the start. Position correctly for your intended direction early.
• Fleece Road. Residential street with parked cars narrowing the road. Give way to oncoming traffic where visibility is blocked.
• Greenwood Road. Another narrow residential stretch. Watch for pedestrians stepping out from between parked cars.
• Tolworth Broadway roundabout. Busy multi-exit roundabout. Give way to the right, choose the correct lane, and signal left when exiting.
• Victoria Road junction. Give way required with limited sightlines. Edge forward carefully before committing.

Route Features

• 13 left turns, 10 right turns, 7 roundabouts, 22 sets of traffic lights.
• Key roads: Ewell Road, Tolworth Broadway, Victoria Road, Fleece Road, Greenwood Road.
• 3 stop signs, 3 give way junctions, 4 school zones, 1 bike lane.
• Speeds: predominantly 20 mph (466 data points), with 2 sections each at 40 mph and 50 mph.

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

• With 18 turns, follow sat-nav or examiner instructions precisely. Missing a turn is not a fault, but panicking and making an unsafe correction is.
• The 7 roundabouts require consistent procedure. Practise the give-way-to-the-right rule and mirror checks on exit.
• School zones (4 total) mean dropping to 20 mph. Watch for crossing patrols and children near school gates.