This 12.5 km route takes around 29 minutes and stands out for its 13 left turns against only 6 right turns. It heads south from Corkscrew Hill through Layhams Road into southern Hayes, loops through Birch Tree Avenue and Kingsway, then returns north via Mead Way and Croydon Road. The route features 30 and 40 mph roads, 3 roundabouts, and 3 traffic lights.

Watch Out For

Layhams Road is a winding country-style lane with poor visibility on bends and a 40 mph limit that many candidates struggle to maintain. The roundabout at Pickhurst Lane carries fast traffic. Croydon Road has two marked speed-40 zones that shift between 30 and 40 mph. With 13 left turns, mirror checks on the left become critical, and examiners watch closely for missed observations.

Route Features

Birch Tree Avenue is a quiet residential area in southern Hayes with gentle gradients. Queensway and Kingsway are wider estate roads. Tiepigs Lane climbs back toward the test centre with parked cars narrowing the route. The return through Mead Way and Heath Rise provides a mix of wider and narrower road conditions.

Key Tips

For the pull up on the left near Rose Walk, pick a safe spot on the wider section. On Layhams Road, reduce speed before bends and use the 40 mph limit only on straight sections with clear visibility. With so many left turns, build a habit of checking the left mirror before every signal. At the roundabouts, give way to traffic from the right and commit to your exit.