Josh’s Route: The Rural Nightmare

Driving Test Route: How to Use This Google Maps Link

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Stafford Driving Test Route Guide

7 Key Challenges to Watch Out For on This Route

Mini-Roundabout at Browning Street:✅ Tip: Slow down and check thoroughly to the right. It’s a closed junction, so your view will be limited.
Unmarked Crossroads on Jasmine Road:⚠️ Tip: Check both ways carefully. Failing to do so could result in a serious fault.
Sharp Bends on The Cumbers and Seighford Road:🚗 Tip: Reduce your speed and stay in control. These bends can catch you out if you’re too fast.
Manoeuvres on Conway Road:🛠️ Tip: Be confident with parallel parking and pulling over on the right.
Returning to the Test Centre:✅ Tip: Many learners relax too early. Stay focused and keep checking your mirrors until you’ve parked.
Hill Start on Eccleshall Road:🛑 Challenge: Near the graveyard, examiners often ask for a hill start. Practice clutch control to avoid rolling back.
Speed Limit Changes on Bridgford Road:⚠️ Tip: Speed limits change from 30mph to 50mph and back to 30mph. Pay close attention to road signs to avoid mistakes.

Starting Point: Stafford Driving Test Centre, Unit 7, Greyfriars Business Park, Frank Foley Way, Stafford, ST16 2RF.

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Step-by-Step Directions with Key Challenges & Landmarks

Exit the test centre onto Greyfriars Way.✅ Tip: Start slow and steady. There’s often traffic, so take your time and check both directions before pulling out.
Take the second road on the right onto Greyfriars Place, just before the Red Car Service Centre.
Take the next left onto the A34 Greyfriars.🚗 Tip: Watch out for merging traffic. Build up speed carefully as you join the dual carriageway.
At the roundabout, take the third exit to head back on yourself onto Greyfriars.⚠️ Challenge: This roundabout can be busy. Stick to your lane and keep an eye out for traffic coming from your right.
Turn left onto Browning Street.🚦 Tip: Take your time at this junction. It leads to a mini-roundabout that can be tricky.
At the mini-roundabout, take the second exit.🛑 Warning: This is a closed junction, meaning your view is limited. Slow down and double-check for traffic from the right.
Take an immediate left onto Marston Road (one-way street), then turn left onto Rowley Street.📍 Landmark: Marston Road has parked cars and pedestrians, so drive carefully.
Continue along Rowley Street (one-way).✅ Tip: Stay in the left lane and follow the road ahead.
Take the second exit at the next roundabout onto Eccleshall Road.🍔 Landmark: Look out for McDonald’s on your right as you approach the hill.
Continue on Eccleshall Road (A5013).

🛑 Challenge: There’s a popular hill start spot near the graveyard. Practice stopping and starting smoothly without rolling back.

At the M6 roundabout (Junction 14), use the left lane and take the second exit onto Eccleshall Road (A5013).
Follow the road ahead through Bridgford.

⚠️ Tip: Speed limits change frequently. Watch out for signs as it goes from 30mph to 50mph and back to 30mph.

Turn left onto Jasmine Road.

🛑 Challenge: There’s an unmarked crossroads ahead. Check both ways carefully to avoid a serious fault.

At the end of Jasmine Road, turn left.

🚗 Tip: Continue straight through the next crossroads onto Clanford Road.

Turn left onto The Cumbers.

⚠️ Warning: This is a 30mph zone with a sharp bend at the end. Reduce your speed and stay in control.

At the end of The Cumbers, turn right onto Seighford Road.

🛑 Challenge: Watch out for a sharp left bend after turning. Slow down to stay safe.

Continue on Seighford Road.

🚗 Tip: This is a rural road where you can safely increase your speed a bit, but always stay within your comfort zone.

At the end of Seighford Road, turn left onto Aston Bank.

📍 Landmark: The road surface changes here, so be ready for bumps.

Turn left onto Greensome Lane.

🏠 Tip: This is a residential area with oncoming traffic. Keep your speed low and watch for parked cars.

Turn right onto Conway Road.

🛠️ Challenge: Examiners often ask for manoeuvres here. Be prepared to:

Parallel park
Pull over on the right and reverse two car lengths

At the end of Conway Road, turn right.

✅ Tip: Be patient and make sure the junction is clear before turning.

At the end of the road, turn left onto Doxey Road.

🚦 Tip: This road can be busy. Keep checking your mirrors and watch for pedestrians.

At the roundabout, take the first exit onto Doxey Road.
At the next roundabout, take the first exit left onto Pans Road.
Turn left onto Greyfriars Place at the traffic lights with the yellow box junction.

🛑 Challenge: Watch out for pedestrians and cyclists here.

At the end of Greyfriars Place, turn left back onto Greyfriars Way.

🏁 Final Tip: Stay focused until you’ve safely parked back at the test centre. The test isn’t over until the car is switched off!

Final Tips for This Route

Stay calm. If you’ve practiced the route, you’ll be fine.
Don’t rush. Take your time at every junction and roundabout.
Mirror-signal-manoeuvre. Keep checking your mirrors and signaling clearly.
Stay safe on rural roads. Don’t feel pressured to drive faster than you’re comfortable with.

Good luck with your test preparation!

Important Instructions

Look for the button near the bottom of the Google Maps screen (or see the video above for guidance).

🚗 Safety First

Have a passenger manage the route for you.

If alone, find a safe place to pull over before interacting with your device.

📍 Start at the Correct Location

Begin your route from The Range, Stafford (Greyfriars Business Estate, Grey Friars’ Pl, Stafford ST16 2PE).

The route will not work properly if you start elsewhere.

📱 Navigating the Route

As you pass each stop, you may need to manually click “Next Stop” on Google Maps.

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