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Bishops Stortford #373 Pro
A 14.0 km single-stage route with the fewest traffic signals at Bishop's Stortford (6), taking about 29 minutes. It heads west toward Dane Park and Maze Green Road with 7 roundabouts. Maximum speed is 60 mph, with most of the route at 30 mph through residential areas. Only 12 turns (7 left, 5 right) makes it one of the simpler routes in terms of junction manoeuvres.
Watch Out For
- Dunmow Road (60 mph). The fastest section. Transition from 30 mph town driving to 60 mph requires prompt acceleration.
- Bishop's Park Way area. Western loop with 60 mph sections. Watch for speed limit changes as you approach residential areas.
- Dane Park. Quiet residential area west of town. Narrow streets with limited visibility.
- 20 mph zones. Near High Street in the town centre. The lowest speed on this route is easy to miss after 60 mph sections.
- 7 roundabouts. Though fewer than Routes #363 or #372 (10 each), they still require correct signalling and lane choice.
Route Features
- 7 left turns, 5 right turns, 7 roundabouts, 6 sets of traffic lights.
- 7 roundabouts, close to the centre average.
- Only 6 traffic signals, the fewest at this centre. Significantly less than Route #370 (19).
- Speed limits: 20 mph town centre, 30 mph through most areas, 50 mph on Hadham Road, 60 mph on Dunmow Road and Bypass.
- Covers the western Maze Green Road and Dane Park residential areas.
Test Manoeuvres
- Pull up on the left near the test centre on South Road.
Key Tips
- With only 6 signals and 12 turns, this route is less busy at junctions than most. Use the quieter stretches to demonstrate smooth, confident driving rather than rushing.
- The Apton Road to Havers Lane section is shared with Routes #363 and #369. A well-practised area.
- The Bells Hill and Windhill area is used across multiple routes. Master this area for broad test preparation.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
| 1 | Drive south. | 9 yd | |
| 2 | Turn right. | 14 yd | |
| 3 | Turn right onto South Road/B1529. | 377 yd | |
| 4 | Turn left onto Havers Lane. | 348 yd | |
| 5 | Turn right to stay on Havers Lane. | 453 yd | |
| 6 | Turn right onto Apton Road. | 35 yd | |
| 7 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Apton Road. | 447 yd | |
| 8 | Turn left onto Potter Street/B1529. | 182 yd | |
| 9 | Turn left onto High Street/B1004. Continue on B1004. | 338 yd | |
| 10 | Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Bells Hill. | 117 yd | |
| 11 | Turn left onto Hadham Road/A1250. | 171 yd | |
| 12 | Turn left onto Maze Green Road. | 108 yd | |
| 13 | Turn right to stay on Dane Park. | 129 yd | |
| 14 | Turn left onto Hadham Road/A1250. | 377 yd | |
| 15 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Hadham Road/A1250. | 239 yd | |
| 16 | Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A120/Bishop's Stortford Bypass. | 168 yd | |
| 17 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit. | 13 yd | |
| 18 | Exit the roundabout onto A120/Bishop's Stortford Bypass. Continue on A120. | 1.2 mi | |
| 19 | Keep right to take Dunmow Road/A1250. | 66 yd | |
| 20 | Turn right to stay on Dunmow Road/A1250. | 587 yd | |
| 21 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dunmow Road/A1250. | 668 yd | |
| 22 | Turn left onto London Road/A1060. | 624 yd | |
| 23 | Turn right onto London Road/B1383. | 510 yd | |
| 24 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto South Road/B1529. | 122 yd |
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