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Portsmouth #2549 Pro
This Portsmouth route covers 11.6 miles in about 41 minutes in 1 stage, passing through Paulsgrove, Cosham, Wymering and Bedhampton. Speed limits run from 30 mph up to 70 mph, and it is the longest of the six routes from this centre.
Watch Out For
- Nine traffic lights, so expect to stop and restart several times.
- Six roundabouts: give way to the right and signal left on exit, including Portsbridge Roundabout.
Route Features
- The route follows the A27 early on, then heads east towards Belmont Junction and New Road.
- 7 left turns and 6 right turns, 13 turns in total.
Test Manoeuvres
- You may be asked to pull up on the left near the start of the route.
Key Tips
- Check your speed carefully as the limit changes between 30, 40, 50 and 70 mph.
- Plan lane choice early at each roundabout and signal in good time.
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. | 2.6 mi | |
| 11 | Keep right to stay on A27. | 1.1 mi | |
| 12 | Take the Langstone exit. | 697 yd | |
| 13 | Turn left onto Park Road South/B2149. Continue on B2149. | 989 yd | |
| 14 | Enter New Road Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto New Road/B2149. | 11 yd | |
| 15 | Exit the roundabout onto New Road/B2149. | 45 yd | |
| 16 | Keep right to stay on New Road/B2149. | 561 yd | |
| 17 | Turn right onto Hulbert Road/B2150. | 117 yd | |
| 18 | Turn left onto Queen Anne's Drive. | 28 yd | |
| 19 | Turn right onto Roman Way. | 308 yd | |
| 20 | Turn right onto Parkside. | 90 yd | |
| 21 | Turn left onto Scratchface Lane. | 207 yd | |
| 22 | Turn left onto Maylands Road. | 284 yd | |
| 23 | Turn left to stay on Maylands Road. | 232 yd | |
| 24 | Enter Belmont Junction and take the 3rd exit onto Portsdown Hill Road/B2177. | 61 yd | |
| 25 | Exit the roundabout onto Portsdown Hill Road/B2177. | 1.9 mi | |
| 26 | Turn left to take the A3 ramp. | 1655 yd | |
| 27 | Enter Spur Road Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Southampton Road/A3. | 79 yd | |
| 28 | Exit the roundabout onto Southampton Road/A3. | 1463 yd | |
| 29 | Take the Southampton Road exit on the right. | 293 yd | |
| 30 | Turn left. | 25 yd | |
| 31 | Turn right. | 35 yd |
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