This 8.3-mile Gloucester DVSA route takes about 26 minutes and loops through Quedgeley, Kingsway, and Podsmead. Speed limits range from 30 to 60 mph. With 11 roundabouts but only 2 left turns, the route is heavily roundabout-focused and relies on following signs rather than turning at standard junctions. The A38 dual carriageway at 60 mph features prominently on the return leg through Kingsway.

Watch Out For

• Robert Raikes Avenue. Residential side street with parked cars and limited forward visibility. Watch for vehicles pulling out without warning.
• Tuffley Lane junction. A give-way with traffic approaching from both sides. The view to the right is partially blocked, so edge forward carefully.
• Grange Road. Leads into the Stroud Road junction where faster traffic merges. Judge gaps accurately before committing.
• Bybrook Road area. Tight residential streets with school zones nearby. The 20 mph limit applies during school hours.

Route Features

• 11 roundabouts, the third-highest count among Gloucester routes
• Only 2 left turns across the entire route, relying instead on roundabout exits for direction changes
• A38 dual carriageway at 60 mph between Waterwells and the Cole Avenue junction
• 4 school zones with 20 mph limits on Tuffley Lane and surrounding streets
• 6 give-way junctions requiring careful observation and timing

Test Manoeuvres

• Pull up on the left is conducted on Falcon Close. Use mirrors, signal left, and position close to the kerb.

Key Tips

• With only 2 left turns, nearly all direction changes happen at roundabouts. Know your exits before arriving at each one.
• On Greenhill Drive, the road transitions to Bodiam Avenue. Stay alert for the speed limit change as you enter the residential area.
• At the Cole Avenue stop sign, make a complete stop before pulling away. This junction is closely watched by examiners.