At just 5.6 miles and under 17 minutes, this is the shortest and quickest route from Coventry test centre. It takes Pickards Way to the Bedworth Bypass, then loops through Smorrall Lane and Dark Lane in Bedworth Heath before returning via Bowling Green Lane and School Lane. With only 2 roundabouts and 9 turns, it is far simpler than most Coventry routes. However, the 60-70 mph bypass section and narrow rural lanes in Bedworth Heath still present challenges. Speed limits cover 30, 60, and 70 mph.

Watch Out For

• Dark Lane. Narrow country lane with hedgerows restricting visibility; oncoming traffic may force you to find passing places.
• Robinson Road area. Residential streets with 30 mph limit and cars parked on both sides, requiring careful judgement when passing.
• Bedworth Bypass junction. Merging onto the fast dual carriageway from a roundabout; accelerate promptly.
• Give way on Smorrall Lane. Priority junction where you must yield to traffic from the right before proceeding.

Route Features

• Shortest route in Coventry at only 5.6 miles, roughly half the average distance
• Just 2 roundabouts, the fewest among all 16 routes
• 11 traffic signals, primarily on the approach and exit from the Bedworth Bypass
• Rural-style driving on Dark Lane and Smorrall Lane in Bedworth Heath

Test Manoeuvres

• Pull up on the left near Bayton Road

Key Tips

• Do not let the short distance fool you into complacency; the examiner can still mark every fault
• On Dark Lane, use dipped headlights if visibility is poor and be prepared to stop for oncoming vehicles
• Keep to 30 mph through Bedworth Heath residential streets even though the roads may feel empty