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Bishops Stortford #364 Pro

AUDrive
Online
23 Feb 2025
35
13.2 mi
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43 min
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5
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12

The longest route from Bishop's Stortford at 21.2 km and 43 minutes, extending southwest through Thorley via St. James' Way. It has the most roundabouts of any route at this centre (16) but the fewest turns (only 6). Speed limits reach 70 mph on the dual carriageway sections, the highest at this centre. A single-stage test with significant distance to cover.

Watch Out For

  • 18 roundabouts. The most at Bishop's Stortford by a wide margin. Many are large multi-lane roundabouts. Lane selection and signalling discipline must be maintained throughout.
  • Bishop's Park Way (70 mph). The fastest section on any route from this centre. Dual carriageway driving at national speed limit. Must accelerate confidently and use mirrors before any lane change.
  • Whittington Way. Residential area in the Thorley loop. Speed drops significantly from dual carriageway to 30 mph. Do not carry excess speed into residential streets.
  • St. James' Way area. The southernmost point of any route from this centre. Unfamiliar territory for most learners.

Route Features

  • 5 left turns, 7 right turns, 18 roundabouts, 12 sets of traffic lights.
  • 18 roundabouts, far more than the average of 8-9.
  • 12 traffic signals along the main roads.
  • Speed limits: 20 mph near town centre, 30 mph through residential areas, 40 mph on Thorley Hill, 50 mph transitional, 60 mph on Hadham Road, 70 mph on dual carriageway.

Test Manoeuvres

Key Tips

  • At 43 minutes, concentration is key. The first half through Thorley is quieter, but the return through town has denser traffic and more roundabouts.
  • With only 12 turns but 18 roundabouts, most direction changes happen at roundabouts. Practise roundabout lane discipline until it is automatic.
  • The Piggotts Way to Scott Road residential section has narrow streets. Drop below 30 mph where visibility is limited by parked cars.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
1 Drive north on South Road/B1529. 423 yd
2 Turn right onto Southmill Road. 169 yd
3 Turn right onto London Road/B1383. 147 yd
4 Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto London Road/B1383. 212 yd
5 Turn right onto Thorley Hill. 187 yd
6 Turn right to stay on Thorley Hill. 510 yd
7 Turn left onto Havers Lane. 82 yd
8 Turn left onto Elizabeth Road. 370 yd
9 Turn right onto Piggotts Way. 54 yd
10 Bear right onto Scott Road. 402 yd
11 Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Apton Road. 657 yd
12 Turn left onto Potter Street/B1529. Continue on B1529. 388 yd
13 Turn left onto Hadham Road/A1250. 228 yd
14 Turn left onto Bells Hill. 193 yd
15 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Windhill/B1004. 1226 yd
16 Enter Great Hadham Road and take the 1st exit onto Villiers-sur-Marne Avenue. 246 yd
17 Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Friedberg Avenue. 729 yd
18 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Whittington Way. 523 yd
19 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Whittington Way. 38 yd
20 Turn right onto London Road/B1383. Continue on B1383. 973 yd
21 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto St. James' Way/A1184. 416 yd
22 Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto St. James' Way/A1184. 649 yd
23 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto St. James' Way/A1184. 1237 yd
24 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto St. James' Way/A1184. 560 yd
25 Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto St. James' Way/A1184. 612 yd
26 Enter Great Hadham Road Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bishop's Park Way/A1184. 959 yd
27 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bishop's Park Way/A1184. 511 yd
28 Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Bishop's Park Way/A1184. 165 yd
29 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A120/Bishop's Stortford Bypass. 2.1 mi
30 Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Stansted Road/B1383. 1.8 mi
31 Turn right onto London Road/B1383. 629 yd
32 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto South Road/B1529. 112 yd