This 8.0-mile, 25-minute route heads west from Chilwell through Toton and Stapleford, then takes the A52 Brian Clough Way to Sandiacre before looping back via Bostock's Lane and Brookhill Street. Speeds range from 30 to 70 mph with sections at 60 mph on the A52. With 23 traffic signals and 3 roundabouts, it is moderately signal-heavy. Similar to Route 704 which covers the same Sandiacre loop but adds residential detours through Toton side streets.

Watch Out For

• Brian Clough Way (A52). Fast-moving dual carriageway. The exit for Sandiacre Interchange comes up quickly after merging - stay in the left lane if you need to exit soon.
• Derby Road, Sandiacre. Narrow road through the village with tight bends and limited forward visibility. Keep to 30 mph and use the horn if needed before blind corners.
• Brookhill Street, Stapleford. Residential road with school zone markings. During school hours expect parents parking erratically and children crossing.
• Bostock's Lane. The transition from 60 mph dual carriageway to 30 mph village road requires rapid deceleration. Begin braking before the speed limit sign.
• Give way junction on Nottingham Road. Traffic from the right has priority. Sight lines are restricted by hedges - edge forward carefully.

Route Features

• A52 dual carriageway with 60-70 mph sections
• Village driving through Sandiacre
• 23 traffic signals across the route
• Return via Brookhill Street and Stapleford Lane

Test Manoeuvres

• Pull up on the left near the test centre on Eldon Road

Key Tips

• On the A52, maintain lane position and avoid wandering - the examiner watches lane discipline closely
• In Sandiacre, the speed limit drops to 30 almost without warning after leaving Bostock's Lane
• On the return through Stapleford, watch for the 40 mph signs near Toton Lane and adjust speed promptly