Route 1883 is one of the shortest routes at the Winchester centre at 6.8 miles, yet it still takes about 31 minutes because it stays on slow residential streets through West Hill, Fulflood, Weeke, Sleepers Hill, Stanmore and St Cross. Limits never rise above 40 mph, and the drive has 6 sets of traffic lights, one roundabout, 10 left turns and 6 right turns.

Watch Out For

• Five school zones with reduced limits and children near the kerb at opening and closing times.
• Seven give way junctions on residential turnings with short sightlines.
• One stop sign that needs a full stop behind the line.
• Only one marked pedestrian crossing, so watch for people stepping out between parked cars.

Route Features

• Romsey Road and Cheriton Road carry the busier through traffic.
• Bereweeke Road and the streets around Weeke stay at 20 and 30 mph.
• Five 40 mph sections break up the slower residential driving.

Test Manoeuvres

• Pull up on the left, then move off with a full blind spot check.

Key Tips

• Left turns outnumber right turns here, so watch kerb position on tight corners.