This 13.3 km route heads west from the test centre up Wood Street, turning onto Argyle Road and Kings Road before heading south via Barnet Road to Rowley Green Road. It picks up the A1 Barnet Bypass heading south, exits at Barnet Gate Lane, and returns through Mays Lane via Barnet Hill. Notable for having only one left turn.

Watch Out For

The A1 Barnet Bypass reaches 50 mph with faster traffic around you. Three pedestrian crossings near Mays Lane and Wood Street. Three school zones near Barnet Hill, Potters Lane, and Underhill. A give way junction at Rowley Green Road has limited visibility.

Route Features

No roundabouts, but two roundabout-style junctions at Wood Street. Eleven traffic signals and a bike lane on Mays Lane. Only one left turn but five right turns, so right-turn confidence at busy junctions is essential. Speed limits range from 20 to 50 mph with four 30 mph zones.

Test Manoeuvres

Pull up on the left near Raydean Road.

Key Tips

The five right turns demand good gap judgement on busier roads - do not rush but do not hesitate unnecessarily either. On the A1 southbound, stay in the left lane unless overtaking. The Barnet Gate Lane exit from the A1 comes up quickly, so be in the correct lane early.