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Reading #2215 Pro
This 1-stage route runs 7.9 miles in 38 minutes through Spring Gardens, Whitley and Whitley Wood, with limits of 20 mph, 30 mph, 40 mph and 60 mph. At 10 traffic lights it is lighter on signals than many routes from this centre, but 9 roundabouts and the higher speed limits make up for it.
Watch Out For
- The give way sign next to the Black Boy Roundabout, where you must judge traffic from the right.
- Speed changes around this 50 mph point, so adjust smoothly.
Route Features
- 6 left turns, 6 right turns, 9 roundabouts and 10 traffic lights.
- Roads include Northumberland Avenue, Long Barn Lane and Whitley Wood Lane.
Test Manoeuvres
- Pull up on the left for the kerbside stop.
Key Tips
- Match your speed to each sign, since the route reaches 60 mph.
- Give way to the right at roundabouts and signal left on exit.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
| 1 | Drive south on Elgar Road South. | 604 yd | |
| 2 | Turn right onto Basingstoke Road/B3031. | 315 yd | |
| 3 | Turn left onto Long Barn Lane. | 544 yd | |
| 4 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Cressingham Road. | 47 yd | |
| 5 | Exit the roundabout onto Cressingham Road. | 545 yd | |
| 6 | Turn left onto Northcourt Avenue. | 488 yd | |
| 7 | Turn right onto Wellington Avenue. | 1246 yd | |
| 8 | Turn right onto Elm Road/B3350. | 95 yd | |
| 9 | Turn left onto Wychwood Crescent. | 191 yd | |
| 10 | Turn right onto Redhatch Drive. | 244 yd | |
| 11 | Turn left onto Elm Lane. | 617 yd | |
| 12 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rushey Way. | 25 yd | |
| 13 | Exit the roundabout onto Rushey Way. | 821 yd | |
| 14 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Beeston Way. | 23 yd | |
| 15 | Exit the roundabout onto Beeston Way. | 229 yd | |
| 16 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Lower Earley Way (West)/B3270. | 28 yd | |
| 17 | Exit the roundabout onto Lower Earley Way (West)/B3270. | 1331 yd | |
| 18 | Enter Black Boy Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Whitley Wood Lane/B3270. | 89 yd | |
| 19 | Exit the roundabout onto Whitley Wood Lane/B3270. | 1113 yd | |
| 20 | Turn right to stay on Whitley Wood Lane. | 583 yd | |
| 21 | Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Whitley Wood Road. | 54 yd | |
| 22 | Exit the roundabout onto Whitley Wood Road. | 59 yd | |
| 23 | Turn left onto Northumberland Avenue. | 678 yd | |
| 24 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Northumberland Avenue. | 42 yd | |
| 25 | Exit the roundabout onto Northumberland Avenue. | 712 yd | |
| 26 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Northumberland Avenue. | 52 yd | |
| 27 | Exit the roundabout onto Northumberland Avenue. | 331 yd | |
| 28 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Long Barn Lane. | 33 yd | |
| 29 | Exit the roundabout onto Long Barn Lane. | 544 yd | |
| 30 | Turn right onto Basingstoke Road/B3031. | 209 yd | |
| 31 | Bear left onto Elgar Road South. | 674 yd |
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