Roundabouts
Sevenoaks test routes include both large roundabouts and mini-roundabouts, which demand good observation and decisive, well-timed action.[1]
The most common fault
Poor observation to the right at roundabouts is the mistake Geoff Newman sees most often from the back seat. A quick glance is not enough when traffic is approaching fast.[2] It also ties in with the centre manager's top failure reason, a missed or ineffective look before acting.
Morleys Roundabout
Morleys Roundabout, at Sevenoaks Weald on the route between Sevenoaks and Tonbridge, has a reputation for being challenging, and Newman notes that examiners pay close attention to lane positioning there.[1][3]
Gaps and hesitation
Repeatedly waiting at a roundabout when it was safe to go can be marked as undue hesitation, while going when it isn't safe would almost certainly be serious. See Speed limits and progress § Undue hesitation.[1]
Drivers from overseas
UK-style roundabouts are unusual internationally, and Newman finds that experienced overseas drivers often struggle with them. See Overseas and international drivers.[1]
References
- Newman, Geoff (2026). Sevenoaks Driving Test Secrets, chapters 2, 19 and 24.
- "Sevenoaks driving test routes". Sevenoaks Driving Lessons.
- "Morleys Roundabout (To Sevenoaks), Sevenoaks Weald". livebus.org.