A 10.2 km route from Sidcup DVSA Test Centre taking about 22 minutes. One of the shorter routes from this centre, it heads northeast on North Cray Road to Bexley High Street, then loops south through Hurst Road and Foots Cray Lane before returning via Sidcup Hill. Maximum speed is 40 mph with no 50 mph sections.

Watch Out For

• Stop sign near Edgington Way and stop sign on Bexley High Street. Two stop signs on one route. Come to a full stop at both.
• 2 school zones near Sidcup Hill with 20 mph limits during school hours.
• 6 left turns. More left turns than most Sidcup routes. Check mirrors and signal in good time.
• 13 speed limit signs in 40 mph zones. Frequent changes between 20, 30 and 40 mph.

Route Features

• 6 left turns and 3 right turns.
• 2 roundabouts including Ruxley Corner and Bexley roundabout. Only 1 set of traffic lights.
• 7 give way junctions and 1 bike lane section on Bexley High Street.
• Major roads: North Cray Road, Bexley High Street, Bexley Lane, Sidcup Hill.

Test Manoeuvres

• Pull up on the left near Maidstone Road.

Key Tips

• At 10.2 km, this is a compact route. Fewer minutes means less room for errors. Stay focused from the start.
• On Hurst Road, watch for parked cars in the residential stretch through Blendon.
• Rectory Lane is narrow. Position carefully when meeting oncoming traffic.