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Christchurch - Jipcho Road #280 Pro

AUDrive
Online
29 Jul 2024
48
10.6 km
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22 min
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A balanced 2-stage route from VTNZ Christchurch Jipcho Road covering 10.62 km in about 22 minutes. This route stands out for having the fewest roundabouts (just 1) of any route from this centre, but 10 left and 12 right turns. It heads north towards Yaldhurst Road through Middleton, Sockburn, and Upper Riccarton. Notably, this route includes a U-turn and a pedestrian crossing.

Watch Out For

  • U-turn. This is the only route from this centre that includes a U-turn. Check mirrors, signal, and ensure there is a safe gap in traffic before turning. Make sure U-turns are permitted at this location.
  • Pedestrian crossing on Main South Road. Be prepared to stop for pedestrians. Scan early and reduce speed when approaching.
  • Bike lane on Curletts Road. Check for cyclists before turning left across the bike lane. Shared with routes #278, #279, and #281.
  • 2 give way intersections. Left turn gives way to right turn in NZ. At T-intersections, give way to through traffic.
  • 10 traffic signals. Tied for second-most signals with Route #279. Watch for amber lights and be ready to stop safely.

Route Features

Test Manoeuvres

  • Pull over near Middlepark Road area. Check mirrors, signal left, pull over smoothly.
  • U-turn. Unique to this route. Full mirror check, signal right, complete the turn safely without obstructing traffic.

Key Tips

  • With only 1 roundabout but 10 signals, this route tests your traffic light skills more than roundabout skills. Know when to stop on amber versus proceed.
  • The pedestrian crossing on Main South Road is easy to miss if you are focused on traffic. Scan the crossing early.
  • On Greenhurst Street and Takaro Avenue, residential streets with parked cars on both sides. Slow to 40-45 km/h and keep left.

Other Information

VTNZ Jipcho Road Full Test Route V2

Step-by-Step Directions (2 stages)

Stage 1

1 Drive southeast on Jipcho Road. 132 m
2 Turn left onto Parkhouse Road. 100 m
3 Turn right onto Treffers Road. 315 m
4 Turn right onto Sonter Road. 399 m
5 Turn right onto Michelle Road. 29 m
6 Turn right onto Parkhouse Road. 469 m
7 Turn left onto SH 73/R/Curletts Road. 511 m
8 Turn left toward Sockburn/Hornby. 422 m
9 Turn left onto Cable Street. 75 m
10 Turn right. 9 m
11 Turn left onto Cable Street. 499 m
12 Turn left onto Main South Road. 20 m
13 Turn right onto Greenhurst Street. 226 m
14 Turn right onto Takaro Avenue. 38 m
15 Turn right onto Middlepark Road. 242 m

Stage 2

1 Drive northeast on Middlepark Road. 15 m
2 Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Middlepark Road. 302 m
3 Turn right onto SH 73/Yaldhurst Road. 230 m
4 Make a right U-turn at Brodie Street to stay on SH 73/Yaldhurst Road, if permitted. 311 m
5 Turn left onto English Street. 197 m
6 Turn right onto Main South Road. 291 m
7 Turn left onto Watts Road. 407 m
8 Turn left onto Blenheim Road. 661 m
9 Make a right U-turn at Penn Place to stay on Blenheim Road, if permitted. 483 m
10 Keep left to stay on Blenheim Road. 143 m
11 Turn left toward Timaru/Hoon Hay/Akaroa/Lyttelton. 226 m
12 Turn right toward Industrial Area/Refuse Station. 133 m
13 Turn right onto Jipcho Road. 132 m