A 6.9-mile, 23-minute route covering Beeston, Toton, Stapleford, Bramcote, Chilwell, and Attenborough. Mostly 30 mph with brief 40 mph and 70 mph sections on the A52 near Bramcote. One of the shorter routes from this centre, but packed with 11 left turns, 9 right turns, and 3 roundabouts in quick succession.

Watch Out For

• Swiney Way junction. Busy turning from Nottingham Road. Check mirrors and signal early as traffic can approach quickly from behind.
• Town Street, Bramcote. Narrow village road with parked cars reducing it to single-lane in places. Give way to oncoming vehicles and use passing places.
• Woodstock Road and Spinney Rise. Residential streets with tight turns and limited visibility. Reduce speed and check for pedestrians at every junction.
• High Road, Chilwell. Busy shopping area with pedestrian crossings and side roads. Maintain steady 30 mph and anticipate hazards from both sides.
• Barratt Lane, Attenborough. Quiet residential road used for the return approach. Watch for cars reversing out of driveways.

Route Features

• 3 roundabouts including the one near Swiney Way
• 19 traffic lights concentrated in Beeston and along High Road
• Brief A52 dual carriageway section at 70 mph
• 20 total turns (11 left, 9 right) in under 7 miles

Test Manoeuvres

• Pull up on the left near Eldon Road. Find a safe, legal spot away from junctions. Check left mirror and blind spot before opening the door.

Key Tips

• The short A52 stretch requires confident acceleration to 70 mph and a smooth merge. Practise joining dual carriageways.
• Town Street Bramcote tests your ability to deal with oncoming traffic on narrow roads. Slow down and be ready to stop.
• With 20 turns in 6.9 miles, you will be turning frequently. Keep your signalling crisp and check mirrors before every manoeuvre.