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Colchester #385 Pro
One of the longest routes from Colchester DVSA at 11.1 miles, taking about 30 minutes. Heads south via Old Heath Road and Abbot's Road toward Abberton, with a 60 mph national speed limit section on Abberton Road. Most of the route is 30 mph residential, but the transition to 60 mph catches people off guard.
Watch Out For
- 60 mph section on Abberton Road. You must build speed confidently to near the limit. Driving 40 in a 60 zone is marked as a serious fault for not making progress.
- 5 school zones along Mersea Road and Old Heath Road. Drop to 20 mph when the flashing signs are active.
- Speed transition from 60 back to 30. Start braking early when you see the 30 signs approaching the built-up area.
- 5 give way junctions concentrated in the Berechurch area. Check both directions carefully.
Route Features
- 9 left turns, 8 right turns, 2 sets of traffic lights.
- 11.1 miles, the second longest from this centre (after Route #386 at 11.3 miles)
- Speed range: 30-60 mph with most driving at 30 mph
- Key roads: Old Heath Road, Abbot's Road, Mersea Road, Mountbatten Drive, Pownall Crescent
Test Manoeuvres
- Pull up on the left near the test centre.
Key Tips
- With only 2 traffic lights and no roundabouts, this route tests your ability on open roads and speed management rather than junction complexity.
- Unlike Route #387 which is roundabout-heavy with 14 roundabouts, this route is all about maintaining appropriate speed across different limits.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
| 1 | Drive northeast. | 61 yd | |
| 2 | Turn left onto Grange Way. | 289 yd | |
| 3 | Turn left onto Whitehall Road. | 213 yd | |
| 4 | Turn left onto Old Heath Road. | 321 yd | |
| 5 | Turn right onto Abbot's Road. | 632 yd | |
| 6 | Turn right onto Mountbatten Drive. | 57 yd | |
| 7 | Turn right onto Abbot's Road. | 744 yd | |
| 8 | Turn right onto Mersea Road/B1025. | 944 yd | |
| 9 | Turn left onto Pownall Crescent. | 107 yd | |
| 10 | Turn left onto Berechurch Road. | 2.6 mi | |
| 11 | Turn left onto Abberton Road. | 457 yd | |
| 12 | Turn left onto Mersea Road/B1025. | 226 yd | |
| 13 | Turn right onto Bourne Road. | 353 yd | |
| 14 | Turn left to stay on Bourne Road. | 388 yd | |
| 15 | Turn right onto Old Heath Road. | 202 yd | |
| 16 | Turn left onto Whitehall Road. | 213 yd | |
| 17 | Turn right onto Grange Way. | 289 yd | |
| 18 | Turn right. | 83 yd |
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