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Colchester #389 Pro
The shortest route from Colchester at just 5.0 miles, taking about 20 minutes. A compact loop through Old Heath Road, Bourne Road and Wimpole Road, staying entirely within 30 mph zones.
Watch Out For
- 5 traffic lights along Old Heath Road / Churchill Way. Concentrated in a short distance.
- 4 pedestrian crossings. In the residential area around Wimpole Road and Barn Hall Avenue.
- 3 school zones. Even on this short route, there are school zones to watch for.
Route Features
- 8 left turns, 9 right turns, 5 sets of traffic lights.
- 5.0 miles / 20 minutes. Less than half the distance of the longest routes (#385, #386)
- Entirely 30 mph
- Key roads: Old Heath Road, Bourne Road, Wimpole Road, Churchill Way
Test Manoeuvres
- Pull up on the left near the test centre.
Key Tips
- The shortest route does not mean the easiest. Fewer miles means less time to accumulate minor faults, but mistakes are more concentrated.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
| 1 | Drive east. | 30 yd | |
| 2 | Turn left onto Grange Way. | 289 yd | |
| 3 | Turn left onto Whitehall Road. | 213 yd | |
| 4 | Turn right onto Old Heath Road. | 1209 yd | |
| 5 | Turn right onto Wimpole Road. | 231 yd | |
| 6 | Turn left onto Old Heath Road. | 831 yd | |
| 7 | Turn right onto Barn Hall Avenue. | 209 yd | |
| 8 | Turn left onto Churchill Way. | 384 yd | |
| 9 | Turn left onto Normandy Avenue. | 278 yd | |
| 10 | Turn right onto Mersea Road/B1025. | 536 yd | |
| 11 | Turn right onto Bourne Road. | 353 yd | |
| 12 | Turn left to stay on Bourne Road. | 959 yd | |
| 13 | Turn right onto Barrack Street/A134. | 252 yd | |
| 14 | Turn right onto Port Lane. | 416 yd | |
| 15 | Turn right onto Recreation Road. | 337 yd | |
| 16 | Turn left onto Old Heath Road. | 917 yd | |
| 17 | Turn left onto Whitehall Road. | 213 yd | |
| 18 | Turn right onto Grange Way. | 246 yd |
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