A 10.3 km (6.4 miles) route from the Hendon DVSA Test Centre, taking about 24 minutes through Hendon and Mill Hill. The route heads north along Watford Way, then winds through the hilly residential streets of Mill Hill including Bittacy Rise, Devonshire Road, and Engel Park, before returning south via Bunn's Lane. Speed limits are mainly 30 mph with a 50 mph section on Watford Way.

Watch Out For

• Bittacy Hill. Steep incline with parked cars on both sides. You need good clutch control on the hill and must check for oncoming traffic before passing parked vehicles.
• Engel Park. Residential cul-de-sac area with tight turns. Speed humps and narrow sections require careful positioning. Keep below 20 mph.
• Watford Way (A41). Fast dual carriageway at 50 mph. The transition from quiet Mill Hill streets to this main road requires quick acceleration and confident lane discipline.

Route Features

• 5 left turns and 7 right turns through mostly residential Mill Hill streets
• 1 roundabout and 7 sets of traffic lights along the Watford Way corridor
• 1 give way junction, 1 bike lane near Aerodrome Road, and 12 speed limit change zones
• Key roads: Watford Way, Pursley Road, Bittacy Rise, Devonshire Road, Bittacy Hill, Engel Park, Bunn's Lane

Test Manoeuvres

• Pull up on the left near Hendon. Standard kerb-side stop with mirror and signal routine.

Key Tips

• Mill Hill's hilly terrain means more hill starts and clutch work. If you stall on Bittacy Rise, stay calm, apply the handbrake, and restart. One stall is usually a minor fault.
• The route has no traffic signals in the Mill Hill residential section, so junction priority awareness is critical. Always check right first at give way junctions.
• When returning south on Watford Way, the speed drops from 50 mph to 30 mph. Start braking early before the speed limit sign.