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Nottingham (Chilwell) #691 Pro

AUDrive
Online
26 May 2024
106
18.3 mi
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53 min
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5
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At 18.3 miles and 53 minutes, this is by far the longest route from Nottingham (Chilwell), covering Beeston, Dunkirk, Lenton Abbey, Bramcote Hills, Bramcote, New Stapleford, Stapleford, Sandiacre, Long Eaton, and Toton. With 12 roundabouts, 59 traffic signals, and speeds from 30 to 70 mph, it functions as a comprehensive practice loop rather than a typical test-length route. The route passes through the University of Nottingham area via University Boulevard and Clifton Boulevard before heading west to Sandiacre and Long Eaton.

Watch Out For

  • Derby Road near QMC. A major dual carriageway at 40 mph with complex lane markings. Lane discipline is critical, especially at the QMC Island roundabout.
  • Melbourne Road, New Stapleford. Narrow residential streets with tight turns. Vehicles may be parked on both sides, reducing the road to single-track in places.
  • Church Street, Stapleford. A winding road through the village centre with pedestrians and limited visibility at bends. Keep speed below 30 mph.
  • Wilsthorpe Road, Long Eaton. Residential road that connects to the A52. Watch for the speed limit change as you approach the dual carriageway.
  • Hickings Lane, Stapleford. A busy road with shops and school zones. Reduce speed for the 20 mph advisory zones during school hours.

Route Features

  • 12 roundabouts, the most of any route at this centre
  • 59 traffic signals across 18 miles
  • University area driving via Clifton Boulevard
  • 10 school zones and 5 U-turn waypoints
  • Dual carriageway, town centre, village, and residential driving combined

Test Manoeuvres

  • Pull up on the left near Eldon Road. After such a long drive, focus on a clean finish. Mirrors, signal, and park neatly against the kerb.

Key Tips

  • This route is best used as a comprehensive practice session covering all skills tested at Chilwell. Do not expect a 53-minute route on test day.
  • The Derby Road/QMC section requires confident dual carriageway driving. Practise lane changes and reading overhead signs.
  • With 12 roundabouts, you will get extensive practice. Focus on consistency: mirror, signal, position, speed, look.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
1 Drive east. 17 yd
2 Turn left onto Eldon Road. 77 yd
3 Turn right onto Nottingham Road/A6005. Continue on A6005. 2.6 mi
4 Turn right onto University Boulevard/A6005. Continue on A6005. 1.0 mi
5 Enter Dunkirk Island and take the 3rd exit. 95 yd
6 Exit the roundabout onto Clifton Boulevard. 496 yd
7 Take the exit toward The South/ Derby (A52)/ Queen's Medical Centre/ A&E. 273 yd
8 Enter QMC Island and take the 4th exit. 153 yd
9 Exit the roundabout onto A52/Derby Road. 1.2 mi
10 Enter Priory Island and take the 2nd exit onto A52/Derby Road. 1.2 mi
11 Turn right to stay on A52/Derby Road. 443 yd
12 Enter Bramcote Island and take the 4th exit onto Ilkeston Road/A6007. 1758 yd
13 Turn left onto Melbourne Road. 152 yd
14 Turn right onto Braddon Avenue. 480 yd
15 Turn right onto Hickings Lane/B6004. 678 yd
16 Turn left onto Church Street/B6003. Continue on B6003. 1376 yd
17 Enter Bardills Island and take the 5th exit onto A52/Brian Clough Way. 637 yd
18 Take the M1 exit. 422 yd
19 Enter Sandiacre Interchange and take the 6th exit. 530 yd
20 Exit the roundabout onto Bostocks Lane. 980 yd
21 Turn right onto Longmoor Road/B6002. Continue on B6002. 1195 yd
22 Enter Wilsthorpe Island and take the 2nd exit onto Wilsthorpe Road/B6002. 655 yd
23 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Wilsthorpe Road/B6002. 645 yd
24 Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Tamworth Road/B6540. 1470 yd
25 Turn left to stay on Market Place/B6540. 101 yd
26 Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Nottingham Road/A6005. 150 yd
27 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Nottingham Road/A6005. 1180 yd
28 Turn left onto High Road/B6003. Continue on B6003. 687 yd
29 Turn right onto Swiney Way. 1068 yd
30 Enter Ranson Road and take the 3rd exit onto Swiney Way. 163 yd
31 Turn left onto Nottingham Road/A6005. 411 yd
32 Turn right onto Eldon Road. 77 yd
33 Turn right. 43 yd