This 9.1-mile, 28-minute route heads north from the Coventry test centre through Park Road into Bedworth town centre, then continues via Reynolds Road and Collycroft to Bedworth Bypass. The return leg uses the dual carriageway bypass at 60-70 mph before rejoining urban roads through Pickards Way and Wilsons Lane. Speed limits range from 30 to 70 mph across residential streets, A-roads, and the bypass. Among the 16 Coventry routes, this one has a moderate distance but features 6 roundabouts and a significant stretch of high-speed dual carriageway.

Watch Out For

• George Street Ringway. Multi-lane road with traffic signals and lane changes required in quick succession through Bedworth centre.
• Bedworth Bypass. Merging onto the dual carriageway requires confident acceleration to 60-70 mph; watch for lorries in the left lane.
• Pickards Way. Transition from 70 mph bypass to 30 mph zone happens quickly at the Exhall Interchange; reduce speed early.
• Pedestrian crossing near Newtown Road. Check for pedestrians waiting at this marked crossing on the approach to Bedworth.

Route Features

• 6 roundabouts including a cluster near Griff Roundabout area
• 13 sets of traffic signals, mostly along the Bedworth town centre section
• Dual carriageway driving on the Bedworth Bypass at national speed limit (70 mph)
• Mix of 30 mph residential streets and 50 mph A-roads

Test Manoeuvres

• Pull up on the left near Bayton Road

Key Tips

• Use the MSM (Mirror-Signal-Manoeuvre) routine well before the bypass exit, as the slip road at Exhall Interchange is short
• In Bedworth town centre, stay alert for bus stops and parked vehicles narrowing the road on Mill Street and George Street Ringway
• When approaching the Griff Roundabout cluster, read signs early to choose the correct lane for your exit