This 7.9-mile, 23-minute route is the second shortest from Coventry test centre. It takes an out-and-back path along the Bedworth Bypass, heading north via Pickards Way and the 70 mph Bedworth Bypass to Smorrall Lane in Bedworth Heath. After a loop through residential streets including Bluebell Drive and Goodyers End Lane, it returns south on the same bypass. With 6 roundabouts and 18 traffic signals (tied for the most), this compact route packs in heavy signal work despite the short distance. Speed limits cover 30, 60, and 70 mph.

Watch Out For

• Newtown Road junction. Exiting the dual carriageway bypass at speed; the transition to 30 mph residential roads is abrupt.
• Bluebell Drive. Quiet residential cul-de-sac area in Bedworth Heath; narrow roads with tight turns.
• Daffodil Drive area. Residential estate roads with parked cars; speed limit is 30 mph.
• Anderton Road. Residential road connecting to Newcomen Road; watch for junctions from side streets.
• Roundabout near Pickards Way. Entry roundabout onto the bypass; yield to traffic from the right and choose lane carefully.

Route Features

• Second shortest route at 7.9 miles, but with 18 traffic signals, the joint most of any Coventry route
• 6 roundabouts including approaches to and from the Bedworth Bypass
• Out-and-back structure on the dual carriageway, meaning you drive the bypass in both directions
• Bedworth Heath residential loop through quiet estate roads

Test Manoeuvres

• Pull up on the left near Bayton Road

Key Tips

• Driving the Bedworth Bypass in both directions means two merge sequences; practise confident slip road entries
• The residential loop through Bedworth Heath is short but narrow; demonstrate controlled slow-speed driving
• With 18 traffic signals, anticipate lights changing by reading the road ahead; smooth approaches to amber lights avoid harsh braking