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Tolworth (London) #420 Free

AUDrive
Online
12 Aug 2023
20
8.2 mi
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38 min
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12
12
9
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This 8.2-mile, 37.6-minute route is the most technically demanding of all 6 Tolworth test routes, featuring a remarkable 9 roundabouts. Combined with 22 traffic signals, 24 turns, and 4 stop signs, it requires near-constant decision-making. The route loops through Tolworth and Surbiton, staying predominantly at 20 mph (516 data points) through residential streets around Surbiton Hill Park and Grand Avenue.

Watch Out For

Route Features

  • 12 left turns, 12 right turns, 9 roundabouts, 22 sets of traffic lights.
  • Key roads: Ewell Road, Upper Brighton Road, Surbiton Hill Park, Elmbridge Avenue, Beresford Avenue, Hollyfield Road, Grand Avenue.
  • 4 stop signs, 2 give way junctions, 3 school zones, 2 pedestrian crossings.
  • Predominantly 20 mph residential driving. No 40 mph sections. Brief 50 mph segment on the bypass.

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

  • Nine roundabouts is exceptional. Master the three-step process: mirror check on approach, give way to the right, signal left on exit. Consistency is key.
  • With no 40 mph sections and only brief 50 mph stretches, this route tests low-speed control and observation rather than speed management.
  • The 9 roundabouts mean you are constantly changing direction. Stay calm and follow the examiner’s instructions methodically.
  • Surbiton residential streets have speed bumps and tight bends. Approach at an appropriate speed and avoid braking harshly over bumps.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
1 Drive north on Douglas Road. 80 yd
2 Turn left onto Ewell Road/A240. 259 yd
3 Turn right onto Hollyfield Road. 184 yd
4 Turn right onto King Charles' Road. 14 yd
5 Turn left onto Alexandra Drive. 397 yd
6 Turn left onto Queens Drive. 425 yd
7 Turn right onto Pine Gardens. 97 yd
8 Turn left onto Raeburn Avenue. 417 yd
9 Turn left onto The Roystons. 376 yd
10 Turn right onto Surbiton Hill Park. 235 yd
11 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Surbiton Hill Park. 97 yd
12 Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Elmbridge Avenue. 271 yd
13 Turn right onto Grand Avenue. 874 yd
14 Turn left onto Elgar Avenue. 322 yd
15 Turn right onto Elmbridge Avenue. 66 yd
16 Turn right onto Beresford Avenue. 394 yd
17 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Beresford Avenue. 68 yd
18 Turn right onto Warren Drive North. 141 yd
19 Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Ewell Road. 43 yd
20 Turn left. 55 yd
21 Turn left. 107 yd
22 Turn left onto Ewell Road. 86 yd
23 Turn left to stay on Ewell Road. 23 yd
24 Turn left onto Tolworth Broadway/A240. 395 yd
25 Enter Tolworth Junction and take the 4th exit. 194 yd
26 Exit the roundabout toward A3/Portsmouth/Guildford. 100 yd
27 Turn left onto Toby Way. 17 yd
28 Turn left to stay on Toby Way. 163 yd
29 Turn left onto A240/Kingston Road. 89 yd
30 Enter Tolworth Junction and take the 1st exit toward A3/Portsmouth/Guildford. 106 yd
31 Stay straight to take the A3 ramp. 1544 yd
32 Take the exit. 405 yd
33 Enter Hook Junction and take the 2nd exit. 13 yd
34 Exit the roundabout onto Hook Road/A243. Continue on A243. 1422 yd
35 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Upper Brighton Road/A243. 203 yd
36 Turn left to stay on Upper Brighton Road/A243. 241 yd
37 Turn right onto Upper Brighton Road/A243. Continue on A243. 391 yd
38 Turn right onto Victoria Road/B3370. 425 yd
39 Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit. 2 yd
40 Exit the roundabout onto St. Mark's Hill/B3370. 57 yd
41 Turn right onto Ewell Road/A240. 1500 yd
42 Turn right onto Douglas Road. 80 yd