This 11.0-mile Gloucester DVSA route takes about 38 minutes, making it the second longest after Route 657. It heads north through Tuffley and Linden into Tredworth, one of the busiest inner-city areas on any Gloucester test route, before returning south via Stroud Road, Cole Avenue, and the A38 through Kingsway. Speed limits range from 20 to 60 mph, with 15 traffic signals and 15 left turns testing your urban driving skills thoroughly.

Watch Out For

• Stroud Road, Tredworth. Busy inner-city road with buses, pedestrians, and parked vehicles. Lane discipline is critical as road markings can be faded.
• Bowly Road. Narrow residential street with cars parked on both sides. You will likely need to give way to oncoming traffic multiple times.
• Linden Road junction. Complex junction where Stroud Road meets Linden Road. Watch for pedestrians crossing and buses pulling out from stops.
• Podsmead Road. Long straight road through Tuffley with intermittent parked cars creating hazards. Maintain a steady 30 mph and scan ahead.

Route Features

• 15 traffic signals and 15 left turns, matching Route 656 for the most signals among Gloucester routes
• 10 roundabouts including the Olympus Park roundabout and Waterwells area roundabouts
• Tredworth inner-city driving, the only Gloucester route to venture this far into the city centre area
• 20 mph zones through Tuffley Crescent, Seymour Road, and the Linden residential core
• A38 dual carriageway at 60 mph on the return through Kingsway

Test Manoeuvres

• Pull up on the left is requested on Falcon Close. Check mirrors, signal, and stop neatly by the kerb.

Key Tips

• The Tredworth section is the most demanding part. Stay calm in heavy traffic and keep your observation routine consistent at every junction.
• On Epney Road near Cole Avenue, the turn is sharp and visibility is poor. Slow down well in advance.
• At the Olympus Park roundabout, traffic from the business park can be heavy during commuting hours. Time your entry carefully.