This 7.3-mile, 26-minute route heads north through Beeston into Bramcote village via School Lane and Bramcote Lane, then follows Derby Road east to Wollaton Road before looping back through Beeston town centre. Speeds are mostly 30 mph with 40 mph sections and a brief 20 mph zone. With 29 signals (second highest after Route 697), 9 left turns, 7 right turns, and 7 U-turn points, it demands constant attention at junctions. Only 1 roundabout, so the emphasis is firmly on traffic lights and give-way junctions. Similar to Route 707 which shares the Wollaton Road section but starts with a different approach into Bramcote.

Watch Out For

• School Lane, Beeston. Narrow lane near schools with a 20 mph limit during school hours. Easy to exceed if you are not watching for the signs.
• Derby Road near Bramcote. The junction with Town Street requires careful observation - traffic moves fast on Derby Road and the turn is on a bend.
• Wollaton Road / Derby Road junction. Complex traffic light junction with multiple lanes. Follow the road markings to stay in the right lane for your direction.
• Humber Road area. Residential streets with parked cars and limited visibility at crossroads. Approach each junction slowly and check both ways.
• Meadow Lane, Beeston. Narrow road with a pedestrian crossing. The crossing is near a curve, so check early for waiting pedestrians.

Route Features

• 29 traffic signals across 7.3 miles
• 7 U-turn waypoints indicating frequent direction changes
• Village driving through Bramcote (Baxter Green, Town Street)
• Return through Beeston town centre via High Road and Station Road

Test Manoeuvres

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

Key Tips

• Bramcote village has narrow roads with no pavements in places - watch for pedestrians walking in the road
• On the return via High Road Beeston, the road is lined with shops so expect slower-moving traffic
• With 29 signals, practise reading traffic light sequences and anticipating green-to-amber changes