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Colchester #390 Pro
A 7.3-mile route through Old Heath and Hythe, entirely at 30 mph with no roundabouts. Features 8 traffic lights and 7 pedestrian crossings, the highest pedestrian crossing count of any Colchester route. Follows Bourne Road and Old Heath Road.
Watch Out For
- 7 pedestrian crossings. The most of any route from this centre. Be ready to stop at every one, even if the lights appear green.
- 8 traffic lights with no roundabouts. All junctions are signal-controlled or give-way. Focus on light timing.
- 4 school zones along Barn Hall Avenue and Normandy Avenue.
Route Features
- 15 left turns, 11 right turns, 8 sets of traffic lights.
- 7.3 miles, 29 minutes. All 30 mph
- Key roads: Bourne Road, Old Heath Road, Mersea Road, Churchill Way, Normandy Avenue
Test Manoeuvres
- Pull up on the left near the test centre.
Key Tips
- With 7 pedestrian crossings, practise scanning ahead for people approaching zebra and pelican crossings. Stopping smoothly is key.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
| 1 | Drive northeast. | 47 yd | |
| 2 | Turn left onto Grange Way. | 289 yd | |
| 3 | Turn left onto Whitehall Road. | 213 yd | |
| 4 | Turn right onto Old Heath Road. | 378 yd | |
| 5 | Turn left onto Barn Hall Avenue. | 462 yd | |
| 6 | Turn left onto Churchill Way. | 88 yd | |
| 7 | Turn left onto Normandy Avenue. | 341 yd | |
| 8 | Turn right onto Mersea Road/B1025. | 960 yd | |
| 9 | Turn left onto Bourne Road. | 353 yd | |
| 10 | Turn left to stay on Bourne Road. | 959 yd | |
| 11 | Turn right onto Barrack Street/A134. | 236 yd | |
| 12 | Turn right onto Port Lane. | 669 yd | |
| 13 | Turn right onto Recreation Road. | 159 yd | |
| 14 | Turn left onto Old Heath Road. | 360 yd | |
| 15 | Turn right onto Barn Hall Avenue. | 462 yd | |
| 16 | Turn left onto Churchill Way. | 384 yd | |
| 17 | Turn left onto Normandy Avenue. | 278 yd | |
| 18 | Turn right onto Mersea Road/B1025. | 793 yd | |
| 19 | Turn left onto Pownall Crescent. | 366 yd | |
| 20 | Turn right onto Berechurch Road. | 314 yd | |
| 21 | Turn right onto Mersea Road/B1025. | 512 yd | |
| 22 | Turn left onto Bourne Road. | 353 yd | |
| 23 | Turn left to stay on Bourne Road. | 241 yd | |
| 24 | Turn left onto Old Heath Road. | 1209 yd | |
| 25 | Turn left onto Whitehall Road. | 213 yd | |
| 26 | Turn right onto Grange Way. | 289 yd | |
| 27 | Turn right. | 29 yd |
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