At 11.6 km and just 20 minutes, this is the shortest route from Chester DVSA test centre. It heads north-west via Parkgate Road to Ledsham and Capenhurst, then returns through Great Sutton residential streets before reaching Chester Gates. With only 1 roundabout and 5 traffic lights, the route is light on junctions. However, it includes 4 left turns and 6 right turns, testing your right-turn judgment at various road types.

Watch Out For

• Ledsham Village. Narrow rural lanes with limited visibility. Reduce speed before bends.
• Rectory Lane. Very narrow lane with potential oncoming traffic. Be prepared to stop and give way.
• Willowdale Way residential area. 20 mph streets with tight corners. Watch for parked cars and pedestrians.
• Parkgate Road speed transitions. Limit changes from 60 mph to 30 mph as you approach Woodbank. Reduce speed promptly.

Route Features

• 4 left turns and 6 right turns
• 1 roundabout (fewest of any Chester route)
• 5 sets of traffic lights
• Speed range: 20-60 mph (mostly 30-50 mph)
• Key roads: Chapel Lane, Capenhurst Lane, Hope Farm Road

Test Manoeuvres

• Pull up on the left near the test centre.

Key Tips

• Being the shortest route does not mean easiest. The narrow rural lanes around Ledsham demand careful control.
• 6 right turns against 4 left turns. At each right turn, position correctly in the road and wait for safe gaps.
• Only 5 traffic lights, but the rural junctions without signals require extra caution. Look both ways carefully at each junction.