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Wellingborough #1685 Pro
Covering 13.7 km in about 31 minutes, this single-stage route runs through Spencer, St James' End and Brackmills across 20, 30, 40 and 60 mph limits. It is one of the most signal-heavy tests here, with 21 sets of traffic lights but only 7 roundabouts.
Watch Out For
- 21 sets of traffic lights, expect filter lanes and box junctions.
- Only 7 roundabouts, still give way to the right and signal left on exit.
- More right turns than left, 6 against 4.
Route Features
- Towcester Road and Victoria Promenade cross the town centre.
- London Road and Bedford Road take the faster route out to Brackmills.
Test Manoeuvres
- Be ready to pull up on the left during the test.
Key Tips
- With so many lights, keep good spacing to avoid stopping over junctions.
- Plan lane choice ahead of the frequent right turns.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
| 1 | Drive southwest. | 15 yd | |
| 2 | Turn right. | 78 yd | |
| 3 | Turn left onto Heathfield Way. | 28 yd | |
| 4 | Turn left onto Gladstone Road. | 167 yd | |
| 5 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Pembroke Road. | 249 yd | |
| 6 | Turn right onto St. Francis Avenue. | 163 yd | |
| 7 | Turn left onto Gladstone Road. | 24 yd | |
| 8 | Turn left onto Spencer Bridge Road/A4500. | 369 yd | |
| 9 | Turn right onto Saint Andrew's Road/A5080. | 1038 yd | |
| 10 | Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Towcester Road/A5123. | 623 yd | |
| 11 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Towcester Road/A5123. | 447 yd | |
| 12 | Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Towcester Road/A5123. | 229 yd | |
| 13 | Turn left onto Delapre Crescent Road. | 585 yd | |
| 14 | Turn right onto Delapre Crescent. | 57 yd | |
| 15 | Turn right onto A508/London Road. | 1310 yd | |
| 16 | Enter Queen Eleanor Roundabout and take the 1st exit. | 1.4 mi | |
| 17 | Take the Barnes Meadow Interchange exit. | 284 yd | |
| 18 | Enter Barnes Meadow and take the 1st exit onto Bedford Road/A428. | 121 yd | |
| 19 | Turn left onto Victoria Promenade/A5123. | 382 yd | |
| 20 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Victoria Promenade/A5123. | 621 yd | |
| 21 | Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A508/Horse Shoe Street. | 990 yd | |
| 22 | Bear left. | 18 yd | |
| 23 | Bear left onto Grafton Street/A4500. Continue on A4500. | 816 yd | |
| 24 | Turn right onto Gladstone Road. | 1017 yd | |
| 25 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Gladstone Road. | 225 yd | |
| 26 | Turn right onto Heathfield Way. | 21 yd |
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