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Winchester #188 Free

AUDrive
Gpx
01 Jan 2025
48
7.5 mi
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29 min
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14
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6
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This 7.5-mile Winchester route takes around 29.5 minutes and is the only route from this centre reaching 70 mph on the Winchester Bypass. It covers Winnall, Hyde, Fulflood and West Hill, with speeds ranging from 20 mph residential zones to 70 mph dual carriageway. With 6 roundabouts and 9 sets of traffic signals, it tests a wide spread of driving skills.

Watch Out For

  • Spitfire Link. Merging onto the bypass at 70 mph requires confident acceleration and mirror checks.
  • Easton Lane roundabouts. Multiple roundabouts in quick succession near Winnall. Stay in the correct lane and signal when exiting.
  • Stop sign on West Hill. You must come to a complete stop. Rolling through is a serious fault.
  • Union Street signals. Busy junction with pedestrian crossings. Check for cyclists in the bike lane before turning.

Route Features

  • 14 left turns, 11 right turns, 6 roundabouts, 9 sets of traffic lights.
  • 25 turns (14 left, 11 right), 6 roundabouts with 18 roundabout waypoints, 9 traffic signals
  • Speed range from 20 mph near schools to 70 mph on the Winchester Bypass
  • Key roads include Edgar Road, Easton Lane, Stockbridge Road, Union Street and Upper Brook Street
  • 2 school zones, 2 stop signs, 7 pedestrian crossings and 4 bike lane sections

Test Manoeuvres

Key Tips

  • Build speed smoothly when joining the bypass. Hesitating on a 70 mph slip road can be marked as a serious fault.
  • Give way to the right at every roundabout and use the left signal as you pass the exit before yours.
  • Drop to 20 mph through school zones near Winnall. Examiners watch closely for speed awareness here.

Other Information

Winchester Driving Test Route 2

Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
1 Drive south on Christchurch Road. 116 yd
2 Turn left onto Ranelagh Road. 37 yd
3 Turn left onto Edgar Road. 312 yd
4 Turn right onto Beaufort Road. 57 yd
5 Turn right onto St Cross Road/B3335. 387 yd
6 Turn left onto Norman Road. 195 yd
7 Turn right onto Kingsgate Road. 194 yd
8 Turn left onto Garnier Road. 364 yd
9 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A31. 509 yd
10 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A31/Winchester Bypass. 232 yd
11 Enter Spitfire Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A272/Spitfire Link. 1387 yd
12 Enter Winnall Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto Easton Lane. 351 yd
13 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Easton Lane. 1380 yd
14 Turn left onto Union Street/B3330. Continue on B3330. 236 yd
15 Turn right onto Friarsgate/B3331. 371 yd
16 Turn left onto Upper Brook Street/B3331. 68 yd
17 Turn right onto Saint George's Street/B3331. 267 yd
18 Bear right onto Jewry Street/B3040. 321 yd
19 Turn left onto City Road/B3330. 208 yd
20 Make a sharp left onto Stockbridge Road/B3044. 432 yd
21 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Stockbridge Road/B3049. 253 yd
22 Turn left onto Fordington Road. 205 yd
23 Turn left onto Cheriton Road. 87 yd
24 Turn right onto Milverton Road. 332 yd
25 Turn left to stay on Milverton Road. 48 yd
26 Turn right onto Greenhill Road. 410 yd
27 Turn left onto Sarum Road. 70 yd
28 Turn left onto Romsey Road/B3040. 525 yd
29 Turn right onto Saint James' Lane. 762 yd
30 Turn right onto Edgar Road. 20 yd
31 Turn right onto Beaufort Road. 128 yd
32 Turn left onto Christchurch Road. 192 yd