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Ipswich #1530 Pro

AUDrive
Online
12 May 2024
67
13.4 mi
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37 min
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7
4
16
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Route 1530 covers 21.53 km in about 37 minutes across Bucklesham, Brightwell, Martlesham Heath, Kesgrave, Old Kesgrave and Broke Hall, with limits from 30 to 70 mph. It is the longest route at this test centre, reaching out to Main Road at Martlesham before working back toward town.

Watch Out For

  • Eight roundabouts, give way to the right and signal left on exit.
  • The 70 mph sections, where you make progress then adjust for lower limits.
  • Sixteen sets of traffic lights across the run.

Route Features

  • Long open stretches through Bucklesham and Martlesham Heath.
  • A far loop via Ropes Drive before the return on Felixstowe Road.
  • No marked school zones on this route.

Test Manoeuvres

Key Tips

  • Pace yourself, this is the longest test route here.
  • Match your speed to each limit change on the fast roads.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
1 Drive west on Wentworth Road. 220 yd
2 Enter Central Avenue and take the 1st exit onto Bluestem Road. 39 yd
3 Turn left onto Belfry Road. 181 yd
4 Turn right onto The Havens. 221 yd
5 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto The Havens. 339 yd
6 Enter Nacton Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A14. 639 yd
7 Take exit 58. 387 yd
8 Keep left to take A12. 1.8 mi
9 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A12. 663 yd
10 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A12. 699 yd
11 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A12. 664 yd
12 Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Main Road/A1214. 1478 yd
13 Enter St Michaels Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Main Road/A1214. 1018 yd
14 Enter All Saints Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Ropes Drive. 400 yd
15 Turn right. 26 yd
16 Turn right. 38 yd
17 Turn left. 237 yd
18 Turn left onto Ropes Drive. 473 yd
19 Enter All Saints Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Main Road/A1214. 677 yd
20 Enter Woodbridge Road East and take the 1st exit onto Heath Road. 1296 yd
21 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bixley Road/A1189. 217 yd
22 Turn left onto Penshurst Road. 595 yd
23 Turn left onto Wareham Avenue. 19 yd
24 Turn right onto Arundel Way. 402 yd
25 Turn left onto Ashdown Way. 582 yd
26 Turn left onto Bixley Road/A1189. 166 yd
27 Enter St Augustine's Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Felixstowe Road/A1156. 1102 yd
28 Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Ransomes Way/A1189. 471 yd
29 Enter Ransomes Europark and take the 2nd exit onto Central Avenue. 303 yd
30 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Central Avenue. 630 yd