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Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) #2617 Free
This 6.9 miles route takes 33 minutes over 2 stages, covering Widford, Westlands and Boarded Barns with speeds of 20 mph, 30 mph and 40 mph. It has the most traffic lights of the 3 routes from this centre.
Watch Out For
- 25 traffic lights and 4 roundabouts: give way to the right and signal left on exit.
- A school zone with a reduced limit and children around, followed by a bike lane section. There are 2 bike lane points in total.
Route Features
- 9 left turns and 7 right turns, 16 turns in total.
- Roads include Broomfield Road and Writtle Road.
- The 40 mph limit is marked 12 times along the way.
Test Manoeuvres
- Pull up on the left at the kerbside stop point, checking mirrors and signalling before you stop.
Key Tips
- Watch the signal phase early: with 25 lights, expect to stop and move off repeatedly.
- Check the limit at each change between 20 mph, 30 mph and 40 mph.
Step-by-Step Directions (2 stages)
Stage 1
| 1 | Drive south on Hanbury Road. | 312 yd | |
| 2 | Turn right onto Robjohns Road. | 212 yd | |
| 3 | Turn left onto Westway/A1016. Continue on A1016. | 910 yd | |
| 4 | Turn left onto Forest Drive. | 349 yd | |
| 5 | Turn right onto Ravensbourne Drive. | 37 yd | |
| 6 | Turn left onto Nabbott Road. | 205 yd | |
| 7 | Turn right onto Beeches Road. | 20 yd | |
| 8 | Turn left onto Waterhouse Lane/A1016. Continue on A1016. | 691 yd | |
| 9 | Bear left onto Parkway/A1060. | 20 yd | |
| 10 | Keep right to take A1016. | 469 yd | |
| 11 | Keep left to take Broomfield Road/B1008. | 390 yd | |
| 12 | Turn left onto Corporation Road. | 255 yd | |
| 13 | Turn left onto Kings Road. | 52 yd | |
| 14 | Turn right onto North Avenue. | 132 yd | |
| 15 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Avenue. | 13 yd | |
| 16 | Exit the roundabout onto North Avenue. | 268 yd | |
| 17 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Avenue. | 17 yd | |
| 18 | Exit the roundabout onto North Avenue. | 162 yd | |
| 19 | Enter Melbourne Avenue and take the 3rd exit onto Partridge Avenue. | 72 yd | |
| 20 | Exit the roundabout onto Partridge Avenue. | 454 yd | |
| 21 | Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Patching Hall Lane. | 56 yd | |
| 22 | Exit the roundabout onto Patching Hall Lane. | 647 yd | |
| 23 | Turn left onto Broomfield Road/B1008. | 302 yd |
Stage 2
| 1 | Drive southwest on Broomfield Road/B1008. | 1551 yd | |
| 2 | Bear right onto Parkway/A1016. | 574 yd | |
| 3 | Keep right to stay on A1016. | 1622 yd | |
| 4 | Turn right onto Writtle Road. | 225 yd | |
| 5 | Turn left onto Robjohns Road. | 203 yd | |
| 6 | Turn right onto Hanbury Road. | 214 yd |
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