A 16 km route from Chester DVSA test centre, taking about 30 minutes. This route has the highest left-turn count in Chester (10 left turns, 5 right turns). It heads west via Parkgate Road through Saughall and Mollington, then east via rural Coalpit Lane and Demage Lane to Liverpool Road through Backford, before returning through residential streets near Chester Road.

Watch Out For

• Coalpit Lane. Narrow rural lane with hedgerows blocking visibility. Reduce speed at bends and be ready for oncoming vehicles.
• Demage Lane. Another narrow country road. Width may not allow two cars to pass comfortably.
• Whitby Road / Whitby Lane junction. Rural junction with limited sight lines. Stop and check carefully before proceeding.
• Sycamore Drive and Yeoman Way residential area. 20 mph zone with tight turns. Watch for children and pedestrians.

Route Features

• 10 left turns and 5 right turns (most left turns of any Chester route)
• 4 roundabouts
• 5 sets of traffic lights
• Speed range: 20-60 mph
• Key roads: Parkgate Road, Station Road, Liverpool Road

Test Manoeuvres

• Pull up on the left near the test centre.

Key Tips

• 10 left turns require consistent mirror checks before each turn. Do not become complacent just because left turns feel easier.
• The rural lanes (Coalpit Lane, Demage Lane) are the key challenge. Drive at a safe speed for the road width and conditions.
• Transition from rural roads to residential 20 mph zones. Watch for the speed change signs carefully.