This 9.3-mile, 30-minute route heads south through Foleshill Road and residential areas in Little Heath and Foleshill, then west through Holbrook Lane and Winding House Lane before returning via Phoenix Way and the Bedworth Bypass. It is one of the few Coventry routes that includes 20 mph zones in residential areas. With 18 traffic signals and 17 turns (10 left, 7 right), this route tests your ability to navigate busy urban junctions. The route features a wide speed range from 20 to 70 mph.

Watch Out For

• Carlton Road junction. Tight residential turn off Foleshill Road with limited visibility; use caution when turning.
• Elmsdale Avenue. Narrow residential street with 20 mph speed limit; watch for children and parked cars.
• Holbrook Lane. Busy road with shops, bus stops, and frequent pedestrian crossings; maintain awareness of stopping traffic.
• St Lukes Road. Residential area with 30 mph limit and potential for parked vehicles on both sides.
• Give way approaching the bypass. Must yield before joining the faster A-road traffic flow.

Route Features

• 18 sets of traffic signals, the joint highest among the 16 Coventry routes
• 20 mph zones in Foleshill residential streets, rare among other routes
• 6 roundabouts including one near Phoenix Way
• Speed range from 20 to 70 mph across five different speed zones

Test Manoeuvres

• Pull up on the left near Bayton Road

Key Tips

• Pay close attention to 20 mph zone signs in the Foleshill and Elmsdale Avenue area; exceeding this limit is an automatic fail
• On Holbrook Lane, position correctly for bus lane restrictions and watch for cyclists in the marked bike lanes
• The transition from quiet residential 20/30 mph streets to the 60-70 mph bypass requires progressive acceleration; do not hesitate on the slip road