The shortest route from VTNZ Christchurch Jipcho Road at just 5.84 km and 11 minutes, completed in a single stage. This compact loop stays close to the test centre through Wigram, Middleton, Sockburn, and Upper Riccarton. With only 1 roundabout and 3 signals, it has the fewest intersections of any route from this office, but includes bike lanes and give way points that require careful attention.

Watch Out For

• Bike lane on Curletts Road. Check for cyclists before turning left. Do not drift into the bike lane. This bike lane appears on several routes from this centre (#279, #280, #281).
• Give way intersections (x2). Two give way points near Kotzikas Place and Treffers Road. Remember: left turn gives way to right turn at uncontrolled intersections in New Zealand.
• Speed change to 50 km/h. Watch for the 50 km/h sign when transitioning from the 60 km/h section. Do not miss this change.

Route Features

• 5 left turns, 6 right turns, 1 roundabout, 3 sets of traffic lights.
• Speed limits: mostly 50 km/h with a 60 km/h section near Wigram Road.
• Key roads: Parkhouse Road, Curletts Road, Hillary Crescent, Wigram Road.

Test Manoeuvres

• Pull over near Parkhouse Road. Check mirrors, signal left, pull over and stop cleanly.

Key Tips

• Despite being short, this route packs 4 waypoints (bike lane, 2 give ways, speed change) into under 6 km. Stay focused throughout.
• On Hillary Crescent, the residential street is narrow. Keep left and watch for oncoming traffic.
• This is a good warm-up route to practise before tackling longer routes like #277 (25 km) or #279 (17 km).

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