At 15.6 km and nearly 36 minutes, this is the longest route from Morden test centre. It heads south through North Cheam and Cheam village, continues to Sandy Lane in Belmont, then returns via St Dunstan's Hill and Oldfields Road. It covers three speed zones (20, 30, and 40 mph), making it the most varied route for speed management at this centre.

Watch Out For

Ewell Road and Sandy Lane both carry 40 mph traffic with narrow lanes. The transition from 40 mph back to 30 mph on Belmont Rise catches many learners speeding. Church Hill Road has a tight bend with limited visibility where oncoming traffic appears suddenly. Sixteen traffic signals demand consistent stopping patterns over a longer distance than most routes.

Route Features

The 40 mph sections on Sandy Lane and Ewell Road total about 3 km, giving genuine dual-carriageway-speed experience. The 30 mph main roads through Cheam High Street include bus stops and pedestrian crossings. One roundabout and 14 turns (8 left, 6 right) maintain a balanced test. Burdon Lane and Highview in Belmont are hilly residential roads with gradients that test clutch control.

Test Manoeuvres

Expect a pull up on the left near Tudor Drive. The wide, quiet roads around Salisbury Avenue in Cheam or Northdown Road in Belmont may be used for a reverse manoeuvre or bay parking.

Key Tips

Build up to 40 mph promptly on Sandy Lane; driving too slowly in a 40 zone is marked as hesitancy. Watch for the 30 mph signs approaching Belmont Rise and brake smoothly. On Church Hill Road, slow down before the blind bend and be prepared to stop if a vehicle comes the other way. This route's length means you must stay focused for longer than the typical Morden test.