An 18.2 km route from Chester DVSA test centre, taking about 32 minutes. The route heads north-east to Ellesmere Port via Hope Farm Road, loops through Great Sutton and Little Sutton, then returns south via Capenhurst Lane and Parkgate Road. With 5 left turns, 3 right turns, 4 roundabouts, and 10 traffic lights, this route mixes suburban residential driving with faster rural sections through Capenhurst.

Watch Out For

• Sutton Way. Busy road with multiple junctions. Watch for traffic entering from side roads.
• Pooltown Road. Residential area transitioning to faster road. Speed changes rapidly here.
• Capenhurst Lane. Rural road at 50-60 mph with bends. Keep appropriate speed around curves.
• Chester Road through Little Sutton. 30 mph residential sections with frequent side road junctions and parked cars.

Route Features

• 5 left turns and 3 right turns
• 4 roundabouts
• 10 sets of traffic lights
• Speed range: 20-60 mph
• Key roads: Summertrees Road, Overpool Road, Capenhurst Lane

Test Manoeuvres

• Pull up on the left near the test centre.

Key Tips

• The Capenhurst Lane section is a rural road. Drive at a speed appropriate for the conditions, not just the posted limit.
• Through Little Sutton, watch for pedestrians at side roads and parked cars reducing visibility at junctions.
• This route has a balanced mix of turn types. Prepare for both left and right turns at traffic lights.