A 16.2 km route from Cheltenham DVSA Test Centre taking about 33 minutes. This route heads north through Prestbury into the countryside beyond Southam, reaching Bishop's Cleeve via New Road and Southam Lane at 60 mph. With only 16 turns (10 left, 6 right), this is one of the least turn-intensive routes. The 6 right turns are among the fewest, meaning less time crossing oncoming traffic. Four roundabouts and 6 traffic lights provide a moderate challenge.

Watch Out For

• Speed change near Swindon village. Drops to 40 mph when entering the village. Do not overshoot.
• Give way on Old Road. After 50 mph driving, reduce speed well in advance for this junction.
• Give way at Prestbury. Buildings limit your view. Approach slowly.
• Bowbridge Lane. Narrow rural lane with hedgerows limiting visibility around bends.
• Shaw Green Lane. Single-track road. Be prepared to reverse into a passing place if you meet oncoming traffic.

Route Features

• 10 left turns and 6 right turns. Among the fewest turns at Cheltenham
• 4 roundabouts, 6 sets of traffic lights
• Speed range: 30-60 mph, with 40 and 50 mph transition zones
• 3 give way signs, extensive 60 mph rural sections

Test Manoeuvres

• Pull up on the left near Pittville Circus Road.

Key Tips

• The long 60 mph section between Southam and Bishop's Cleeve on New Road and Two Hedges Road requires confident rural driving. Keep a steady speed and watch for farm entrances.
• Through New Barn Close and New Barn Avenue in Prestbury, the residential streets are tight. Reduce speed when passing parked vehicles.

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