This 8.2-mile Gloucester DVSA route takes around 25 minutes, looping through Quedgeley, Grange, Podsmead, and Kingsway. Speed limits range from 30 to 60 mph, with most driving at 30 mph on residential streets. Among Gloucester routes, this one stands out for its 9 roundabouts and a long stretch on the A38 dual carriageway at 60 mph.

Watch Out For

• Bristol Road. Starts with a right turn onto this busy road. Check mirrors early and judge gaps in traffic carefully.
• Stroud Road junction. Fast-moving traffic on the A4173. Give way to the right and avoid hesitating when a safe gap appears.
• Waterwells Drive roundabout. Multi-lane roundabout near the business park. Choose the correct lane early and watch for lorries.
• Windsor Drive. Narrow residential street with parked cars on both sides. You may need to give way to oncoming vehicles.

Route Features

• 9 roundabouts including the Tesco Roundabout on Bristol Road and the Waterwells Roundabout off the A38
• 8 traffic signals, mostly along Bristol Road and Cole Avenue
• A38 dual carriageway section at 60 mph between Kingsway and Waterwells
• Residential streets through the Grange estate with 30 mph limits and parked cars
• 5 school zones along the route requiring extra caution during school hours

Test Manoeuvres

• Pull up on the left is requested on Falcon Close near the test centre. Check mirrors, signal left, and stop close to the kerb.

Key Tips

• Build speed quickly when entering the A38 at 60 mph. Staying too slow on a dual carriageway is a serious fault.
• On Grange Road and Windsor Drive, keep scanning for pedestrians stepping out between parked cars.
• At the Cole Avenue stop sign, come to a full stop before proceeding. Rolling through is an automatic fail.