At 15.4 km and 45 minutes, this is the longest and slowest route from St Albans DVSA Test Centre. It covers Fleetville and Marshalswick extensively, with 32 turns (15 left, 17 right) and zero roundabouts. The route has 12 traffic signals and stays at 20-30 mph throughout. Its length means more time under examination pressure, and more opportunities for the examiner to observe your consistency over an extended drive.

Watch Out For

• School zone near the test centre. 20 mph during school hours. You will pass through this zone both leaving and returning.
• Woodstock Road North. Residential street in Fleetville with cars parked tightly on both sides. Mirrors and road positioning are critical here.
• Kingshill Avenue in Marshalswick. Quiet street where complacency can set in after 30+ minutes of driving. Stay alert for pedestrians at every junction.
• Gurney Court Road junction. Priority can be confusing as several residential streets converge. Check right carefully before proceeding.

Route Features

• 15 left turns and 17 right turns, 32 total.
• Zero roundabouts. The longest zero-roundabout route from this centre.
• 12 sets of traffic lights.
• Speed range: 20-30 mph. 15.4 km entirely in residential areas.
• The longest route at St Albans by over 1 km (next longest is #775 at 14.1 km).

Test Manoeuvres

• Pull up on the left near the test centre.

Key Tips

• At 45 minutes, fatigue and concentration loss are real risks. Stay focused on mirror checks and speed control throughout the final 10 minutes.
• The route covers Brampton Road and Clarence Road in Fleetville, where speed humps may require slowing to 15-20 mph.