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Portsmouth #2548 Pro
This 1-stage route runs 10.6 miles in about 39 minutes through Paulsgrove, Bedhampton, Purbrook, Cosham and Wymering. Limits range from 30 mph to 70 mph, and with 8 traffic lights it has the fewest signals of the 6 routes from this centre.
Watch Out For
- 9 roundabouts, including Bedhampton Roundabout and Portsbridge Roundabout. Give way to the right and signal left on exit.
- Belmont Junction is a named junction in the Bedhampton end of the route, so check lane position early.
Route Features
- 4 left turns and 6 right turns.
- Speeds step through 30 mph, 40 mph, 50 mph and 70 mph, so match your speed to each sign.
Test Manoeuvres
- The kerbside stop comes where you pull up on the left.
Key Tips
- With fewer signals but many roundabouts, practise Purbrook Way and the roundabout sequence.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
| 1 | Drive west. | 13 yd | |
| 2 | Turn left. | 144 yd | |
| 3 | Turn right. | 72 yd | |
| 4 | Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Compass Road. | 56 yd | |
| 5 | Exit the roundabout onto Compass Road. | 143 yd | |
| 6 | Turn right onto Southampton Road/A27. Continue on A27. | 1276 yd | |
| 7 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Western Road/A27. | 195 yd | |
| 8 | Exit the roundabout onto Western Road/A27. | 441 yd | |
| 9 | Enter Portsbridge Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A27. | 130 yd | |
| 10 | Exit the roundabout onto A27. | 1.8 mi | |
| 11 | Keep left to stay on A27. | 505 yd | |
| 12 | Take exit 5 onto A2030. | 354 yd | |
| 13 | Enter Bedhampton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Bedhampton Hill/B2177. | 300 yd | |
| 14 | Exit the roundabout onto Bedhampton Hill/B2177. | 585 yd | |
| 15 | Enter Belmont Junction and take the 2nd exit onto Maylands Road. | 27 yd | |
| 16 | Exit the roundabout onto Maylands Road. | 232 yd | |
| 17 | Turn right to stay on Maylands Road. | 140 yd | |
| 18 | Turn right onto Scratchface Lane. | 569 yd | |
| 19 | Turn left onto Hulbert Road/B2150. | 630 yd | |
| 20 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Purbrook Way. | 28 yd | |
| 21 | Exit the roundabout onto Purbrook Way. | 399 yd | |
| 22 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Purbrook Way. | 21 yd | |
| 23 | Exit the roundabout onto Purbrook Way. | 141 yd | |
| 24 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Purbrook Way. | 31 yd | |
| 25 | Exit the roundabout onto Purbrook Way. | 299 yd | |
| 26 | Turn left onto College Road. | 1.1 mi | |
| 27 | Turn right onto Portsdown Hill Road/B2177. | 1288 yd | |
| 28 | Turn left to take the A3 ramp. | 1655 yd | |
| 29 | Enter Spur Road Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Southampton Road/A3. | 79 yd | |
| 30 | Exit the roundabout onto Southampton Road/A3. | 1463 yd | |
| 31 | Take the Southampton Road exit on the right. | 293 yd | |
| 32 | Turn left. | 25 yd | |
| 33 | Turn right. | 33 yd |
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