A 12.3 km route from Sidcup DVSA Test Centre taking about 28 minutes. This route heads southeast on Maidstone Road and continues along North Cray Road deep into the Swanley area, looping through quiet residential streets around White Oak before returning the same way. Maximum speed is 40 mph with no 50 mph sections.

Watch Out For

• 7 right turns. The most right turns of any Sidcup route. Requires confident gap selection in oncoming traffic at every one.
• 20 speed limit signs in 40 mph zones. The highest count on any Sidcup route. Speed changes frequently between 20, 30 and 40 mph.
• No roundabouts or stop signs. Unusual for Sidcup. All priority decisions are at give way markings and traffic lights.
• Leydenhatch Lane. Narrow residential road. Watch for cars reversing out of driveways.

Route Features

• 4 left turns and 7 right turns. Heavily right-turn biased.
• No roundabouts, 3 sets of traffic lights.
• Only 23 waypoints, the fewest of any Sidcup route. But the 20 speed signs demand constant attention.
• Major roads: Maidstone Road, North Cray Road, Birchwood Road, London Road.

Test Manoeuvres

• Pull up on the left near Maidstone Road.

Key Tips

• The Swanley residential loop around Hilda May Avenue and Walnut Way has lots of parked cars. Keep your speed low and scan for pedestrians.
• With 7 right turns, position correctly in the centre of the road and wait patiently for safe gaps.
• The out-and-back layout on Maidstone Road means you drive the same stretch twice. Maintain consistent speed and do not get complacent on the return leg.