An 11.8 km route taking about 28 minutes. This is the only route in this batch with just 2 roundabouts, making it relatively straightforward on that front. From the test centre, it heads east through Saint Mark's Avenue into the residential area around Devonshire Road and Somerset Road, then north-west to Phillips Lane and Stratford Road, returning through Castle Street and the old town. With 13 left turns and 9 right turns, the route tests residential driving skills heavily.

Watch Out For

• St Francis Road area. Narrow residential street with cars parked on both sides. You may need to stop and give way to oncoming traffic.
• Sunnyhill Road. Steep gradient with limited forward visibility. Approach junctions slowly on the uphill sections.
• Thistlebarrow Road. Residential turns where parked cars obscure junction sightlines. Use the creep-and-peep technique.
• Give way near Stratford Bridge. Traffic merges from multiple directions here. Check carefully before proceeding.

Route Features

• 13 left turns and 9 right turns (22 total).
• Only 2 roundabouts, the fewest in this batch. But 9 traffic signals and 8 give way junctions compensate.
• Speed limits: 20-60 mph, predominantly 30 mph through residential streets.
• No school zones or pedestrian crossings on this route.

Test Manoeuvres

• Pull up on the left on Manor Road.

Key Tips

• The residential area around Cambridge Road and Cornwall Road has many side-road junctions. Keep scanning left and right at every opening.
• On Scots Lane near the return to the centre, the road narrows. Use your mirrors and adjust speed to 20 mph.