A 15.3 km route from Cheltenham DVSA Test Centre taking about 35 minutes. This route shares the highest roundabout count at Cheltenham with 7, heading north through Prestbury and Southam into Bishop's Cleeve via Cheltenham Road. With 14 right turns versus 11 left turns, there are more priority-crossing manoeuvres than most routes. The 9 traffic lights are concentrated in the town centre section, while the rural portion tests higher-speed driving at up to 60 mph.

Watch Out For

• Two Hedges Road in Bishop's Cleeve. Residential area with speed bumps and parked cars. Watch your speed over the humps.
• Speed change entering Swindon village. The limit drops to 40 mph. An easy trap if you are still at 60 mph.
• Speed change on Southam Lane. Another 40 mph zone before the village.
• Give way at Prestbury junction. Visibility restricted by buildings. Creep forward and check right.
• Bike lane on Cheltenham Road. Check mirrors for cyclists before any left turn.

Route Features

• 11 left turns and 14 right turns
• 7 roundabouts (tied most at Cheltenham), 9 sets of traffic lights
• Speed range: 30-60 mph, with 40 mph zones near Southam and Swindon
• 3 give way signs, 1 bike lane crossing

Test Manoeuvres

• Pull up on the left near Pittville Circus Road.

Key Tips

• With 7 roundabouts and 14 right turns, this route demands strong lane positioning. At multi-lane roundabouts, always check mirrors and signal early.
• The Kayte Lane section is at national speed limit. Drive at an appropriate speed for the road conditions rather than simply aiming for 60 mph.

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