A two-stage residential route from Maidstone, covering 12.3 km in about 31 minutes. Unlike Routes #713 and #714 which venture onto fast rural roads, this route stays entirely within 30 mph zones, looping through the residential streets south of the centre including Cranborne Avenue, Cumberland Avenue, and Hereford Road. With only 2 roundabouts and 12 traffic lights, the focus is on residential driving skills rather than high-speed manoeuvring.

Watch Out For

• School zone near Cumberland Avenue. Five school zones along the route, the most shared with Route #714. 20 mph limit during school hours.
• Give way junctions off Loose Road. Six give way intersections throughout. Some have limited visibility due to parked cars and hedges.
• Willington Street residential turns. Narrow side streets with cars parked on both sides. Position correctly before turning.
• Lower Stone Street town centre section. Busier traffic as you pass through central Maidstone. Watch for buses and delivery vehicles blocking lanes.

Route Features

• 13 left turns and 10 right turns.
• Only 2 roundabouts, the fewest alongside Route #720.
• 12 traffic lights.
• 6 give way junctions, no pedestrian crossings.
• 30 mph throughout. No speed changes to manage.
• 5 school zones along residential streets.

Test Manoeuvres

• Pull up on the left in the residential area near Park Way.

Key Tips

• Constant 30 mph means the examiner will watch your speed management closely. Avoid creeping above 30 on quiet stretches.
• Parked cars are the main hazard. Use the "hold back and wait" approach when the gap is too narrow for two cars.
• With fewer roundabouts than other Maidstone routes, this is a good starting route for less confident drivers, but do not underestimate the residential junctions.