A 12.3 km route from Sidcup DVSA Test Centre taking about 28 minutes. This route goes west through Sidcup Hill into the residential grid around St John's Road and Birkbeck Road, then continues to New Eltham before returning on the Sidcup By-Pass. Speed limits are mainly 30 mph with a short 50 mph section on the By-Pass.

Watch Out For

• 14 give way junctions. Among the highest for Sidcup routes. Many are in tight residential side streets where visibility is limited.
• Stop sign near Edgington Way. Come to a complete stop.
• 2 school zones on Sidcup Hill. 20 mph during school hours.
• 5 right turns. More right turns than left on this route. Take extra care selecting gaps in oncoming traffic.

Route Features

• 4 left turns and 5 right turns.
• 1 roundabout and 3 sets of traffic lights.
• Mostly 30 mph residential roads with brief 40 mph and 50 mph sections on the return leg.
• Major roads: Maidstone Road, Sidcup Hill, Footscray Road, Sidcup Road.

Test Manoeuvres

• Pull up on the left near Maidstone Road.

Key Tips

• The residential grid around St John's Road and Birkbeck Road has lots of parked cars and narrow lanes. Drive slowly and check mirrors frequently.
• On Harland Avenue, watch for pedestrians and children in this quiet residential area.
• When joining the Sidcup By-Pass at 50 mph, accelerate promptly to match traffic flow.