A 10.6 km (6.6 miles) route from the Hendon DVSA Test Centre, taking about 28 minutes through Hendon village, Temple Fortune, and Church End. This route stands out for its variety of speed limits (20 to 40 mph) and 8 left turns against 6 right turns. It passes through the historic Hendon Lane corridor and the residential streets around Holly Park and Kinloss Gardens.

Watch Out For

• Church Road / Parson Street. Narrow historic streets in Hendon village with sharp bends and limited visibility. Parked cars force you into the opposite lane. Approach slowly and be ready to give way.
• North Circular Road junction. Fast-moving traffic on the A406. Joining requires quick observation and confident acceleration. Hesitating at the junction is a common serious fault.
• School zone near Colindale. 40 km/h (25 mph) school zone with 20 mph advisory signs during school hours. Check for flashing lights and reduce speed early.

Route Features

• 8 left turns and 6 right turns, with more left turns than most Hendon routes
• 1 roundabout and 11 sets of traffic lights along the Hendon Lane and Church Road corridor
• 3 give way junctions, 1 school zone, and multiple 30 mph speed limit changes near Hillview Gardens
• Key roads: Church Road, Parson Street, Manor Hall Avenue, Hendon Lane, Holly Park, Watford Way

Test Manoeuvres

• Pull up on the left near Hendon. Check mirrors, signal, and position smoothly alongside the kerb.

Key Tips

• The Hendon Lane stretch passes through both 20 and 30 mph zones. Speed signs are sometimes partially hidden by trees, so keep a mental map of where limits change.
• At Fitzalan Road, the road narrows with cars parked on both sides. Slow down and be prepared to stop for oncoming vehicles.
• On Manor Hall Avenue, check for cyclists as there are bike lanes in this area.