This 3.9-mile, 15-minute route is the shortest from Chilwell by a wide margin (the next shortest, Route 696, is 6.4 miles). It makes a compact loop through Toton residential streets: Swiney Way, Stapleford Lane, Woodstock Road, Whitburn Road, Seaburn Road, and Banks Road before returning via Rutland Avenue. Entirely at 30 mph with no dual carriageway or higher-speed sections. With 5 left turns, 4 right turns, 3 roundabouts, and only 7 signals, it is ideal for learners who want to focus on residential navigation and low-speed manoeuvring without the complexity of faster roads.

Watch Out For

• Woodstock Road / Stapleford Lane junction. T-junction where visibility is restricted by hedges. Approach slowly and inch forward to check for traffic from both directions.
• Whitburn Road. Narrow residential street with cars parked on alternate sides. You will need to weave between them while watching for oncoming traffic.
• Seaburn Road. Quiet cul-de-sac area. Despite low traffic, junctions are still assessed - check mirrors and signal at every turn.
• Roundabout on Nottingham Road. This roundabout handles traffic from several directions. Give way to the right and do not cut across lanes when exiting.
• Pedestrian crossing near Swiney Way. Close to the test centre, this crossing sees regular use. A missed pedestrian here would be a serious fault right at the end of your test.

Route Features

• Shortest Chilwell route at just 3.9 miles and 15 minutes
• Entirely 30 mph residential driving
• Compact loop through Toton side streets
• Only 7 traffic signals, the fewest of all 26 routes

Test Manoeuvres

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

Key Tips

• Do not let the short distance make you complacent - every junction and hazard counts equally
• On narrow Toton streets, use the door-mirror check before passing each row of parked cars
• The 3 roundabouts come in quick succession near Swiney Way. Stay alert and signal correctly each time