This 6.5-mile, 27-minute route loops south and east from the Hendon test centre, covering The Burroughs and Hendon Way before reaching North Circular Road at Temple Fortune. It returns via Hendon Lane through Church End and back along Watford Way. Speed limits range from 20 to 50 mph, with the busiest 30 mph sections around Hendon Central and Brent Street. Compared to other Hendon routes, this one stays closer to the centre and has fewer roundabouts (just 1) but 10 sets of traffic signals, making signal discipline the main challenge.

Watch Out For

• North Circular Road. Fast-moving traffic at 40-50 mph; merging and lane positioning require confidence. Check mirrors early before lane changes.
• Hendon Way. Dual carriageway section at 40 mph with frequent lane changes and bus stops narrowing the road.
• Shirehall Lane. Narrow residential street with parked cars on both sides; be ready for oncoming traffic and give-way situations.
• The Burroughs. Multiple pedestrian crossings near Middlesex University; watch for students stepping out.

Route Features

• 1 roundabout, 10 sets of traffic signals
• 7 left turns and 3 right turns, with most turns concentrated around Hendon Central
• Passes through 5 suburbs: Hendon, Hendon Central, Temple Fortune, Church End, Kingsbury
• Mix of 30 mph residential streets, 40 mph Hendon Way, and 50 mph Watford Way

Test Manoeuvres

• Pull up on the left near Aerodrome Road

Key Tips

• On the North Circular Road, get into the correct lane early using road signs; late lane changes are a common serious fault
• Along The Burroughs, keep speed at 20-30 mph and scan left and right for pedestrians near the university buildings
• When turning right from Hendon Lane onto side streets, check for cyclists in the bike lane before committing