At just 5.4 miles and 20 minutes, this is the shortest Gloucester DVSA route, but it packs in 15 traffic signals and 15 left turns, both the highest counts among all Gloucester routes. The route heads north through Quedgeley, Tuffley, and Linden before reaching Hempsted and the docks area via Saint Ann Way. Speed limits are 20 to 40 mph throughout, with no dual carriageway sections.

Watch Out For

• Saint Ann Way. A wide road near the docks with multiple lanes. Lane markings change frequently, so read road signs and position correctly for your exit.
• Hobbs Way. Approaches a large roundabout near the retail park. Traffic can be heavy and fast-moving from the A430.
• Bloomfield Terrace. Very narrow road with cars parked on both sides. Slow down and be ready to pull into gaps to let oncoming traffic pass.
• Seymour Road junction. Right turn into a residential area with restricted visibility. Creep forward carefully to see approaching traffic.

Route Features

• 15 traffic signals, the most of any Gloucester route, concentrated along Bristol Road and the Linden area
• 15 left turns testing your nearside mirror checks and road positioning
• Only 4 roundabouts, the fewest among Gloucester routes
• Urban driving through Linden with 20 mph zones on Seymour Road and Bloomfield Road
• Secunda Way and the docks area with wide multi-lane roads and commercial traffic

Test Manoeuvres

• Pull up on the left takes place on Falcon Close. Check mirrors, signal, and stop tidily against the kerb.

Key Tips

• With 15 left turns, always check your left mirror before turning. Missing this check is a common minor fault that adds up.
• On Secunda Way near Hempsted, the road layout is wide and unfamiliar. Follow lane arrows painted on the road.
• The Tuffley Avenue and Bristol Road junction has a traffic light sequence that catches many learners. Watch for the green filter arrow.