At just 10.7 km and 22 minutes, this is the shortest Christchurch Northwood route, roughly half the distance of Routes 282 and 283. It stays within Belfast, Northwood, and Redwood with a maximum speed of 60 km/h, so there are no high-speed open road sections. With only 3 roundabouts and 13 signals, it is more compact but still tests core skills in a tighter area.

Watch Out For

• Main North Road. Busy arterial with traffic signals. Lane positioning matters here, especially for right turns at lights.
• Tuckers Road. Give way intersections in a residential area. Check both directions carefully before proceeding.
• Northwood Boulevard. Roundabouts along this stretch. Even though there are only 3 on this route, correct signalling is still assessed.
• Pentland Drive. Quiet residential street where the examiner may test your observation of parked cars and pedestrians.
• Fenchurch Street. Narrow side street. Control your speed at 30 to 40 km/h and watch for children near driveways.

Route Features

• 13 left turns, 13 right turns, 3 roundabouts, 13 sets of traffic lights.
• Distance: 10.7 km over 2 stages
• Duration: approximately 22 minutes
• Turns: 10 left, 8 right
• 3 roundabouts, 13 traffic signals
• Speed zones: 20, 50, and 60 km/h (no 80 km/h sections)

Test Manoeuvres

• Pull over near Pentland Drive. Safe, quiet street. Mirror, signal, pull over smoothly, then check and rejoin.

Key Tips

• No 80 km/h sections, but do not drive too slowly either. Match the posted 50 or 60 km/h limit confidently.
• The compact layout means more frequent turns in a shorter time. Stay alert and plan each manoeuvre early.
• 13 signals in just 10.7 km means you will encounter lights often. Maintain smooth braking and acceleration.

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