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Colchester #392 Free
A 7.6-mile route through the Greenstead area with 8 roundabouts (including Greenstead Roundabout itself) and 7 traffic lights. Notable for its 20 mph zones near the town centre and extensive bike lanes along St Andrew's Avenue. Speed ranges from 20 to 40 mph with frequent changes.
Watch Out For
- Greenstead Roundabout. A large multi-lane roundabout. Choose your lane early and commit. Check mirrors before exiting.
- 20 mph zones near Balkerne Hill. One of few routes with 20 mph limits. Easy to creep above if you are not watching the speedometer.
- 17 bike lane markers on St Andrew's Avenue / Haven Road. Always check left mirror before turning left.
- 3 school zones. Combined with the 20 mph areas, speed management is critical.
Route Features
- 9 left turns, 6 right turns, 8 roundabouts, 7 sets of traffic lights.
- 7.6 miles, 27 minutes
- Speed range: 20-40 mph with frequent changes
- Key roads: St Andrew's Avenue, Mersea Road, Haven Road, Eastern Approach
Test Manoeuvres
- Pull up on the left near the test centre.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
| 1 | Drive east. | 31 yd | |
| 2 | Turn left onto Grange Way. | 289 yd | |
| 3 | Turn right onto Whitehall Road. | 550 yd | |
| 4 | Turn left onto Haven Road. | 625 yd | |
| 5 | Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Colne Causeway/A134. | 337 yd | |
| 6 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Eastern Approach/A134. | 335 yd | |
| 7 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Elmstead Road/A134. | 142 yd | |
| 8 | Turn left onto Greenstead Roundabout/A133. | 50 yd | |
| 9 | Turn left onto Saint Andrew's Avenue/A133. | 378 yd | |
| 10 | Keep left to stay on Saint Andrew's Avenue/A133. | 774 yd | |
| 11 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto St Andrew's Avenue/A133. | 340 yd | |
| 12 | Enter St Andrew's Avenue and take the 1st exit onto Cowdray Avenue/A133. | 1.1 mi | |
| 13 | Enter The Albert and take the 1st exit onto North Station Road. | 147 yd | |
| 14 | Turn right onto Middleborough. | 193 yd | |
| 15 | Enter Middleborough Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Balkerne Hill/A134. | 692 yd | |
| 16 | Enter Southway and take the 3rd exit onto Maldon Road/B1022. | 386 yd | |
| 17 | Turn left onto Beaconsfield Avenue/B1026. | 228 yd | |
| 18 | Turn right onto Butt Road/B1026. | 462 yd | |
| 19 | Turn left onto Circular Road West. | 224 yd | |
| 20 | Turn left onto Circular Road North. | 219 yd | |
| 21 | Turn right onto Mersea Road/B1025. | 347 yd | |
| 22 | Turn left to stay on Mersea Road/B1025. | 1199 yd | |
| 23 | Turn left onto Abbot's Road. | 1011 yd | |
| 24 | Turn left onto Old Heath Road. | 321 yd | |
| 25 | Turn right onto Whitehall Road. | 213 yd | |
| 26 | Turn right onto Grange Way. | 256 yd |
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