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Colchester #394 Free
A 9.8-mile route with 10 school zones, the joint-highest of any Colchester route (tied with #399). Heads south through Barn Hall Avenue and Canwick Grove before reaching a 60 mph national speed limit section on Abberton Road.
Watch Out For
- 10 school zones. Along Barn Hall Avenue, Mersea Road and Old Heath Road. During school hours these drop to 20 mph. Miss one and it is a serious fault.
- 60 mph section on Abberton Road. The speed jumps from 30 to 60 and back. Manage the transition smoothly.
- 7 pedestrian crossings. Tied with #390 for the most. Stay vigilant near Canwick Grove and Wimpole Road.
Route Features
- 10 left turns, 6 right turns, 1 roundabout, 8 sets of traffic lights.
- 9.8 miles, 29 minutes
- Speed range: 30-60 mph with 10 school zones (20 mph when active)
- Key roads: Barn Hall Avenue, Mersea Road, Canwick Grove, Cavendish Avenue
Test Manoeuvres
- Pull up on the left near the test centre.
Key Tips
- This route demands constant speed awareness. You go from 20 (school zone) to 30 to 60 and back. Keep scanning for speed signs.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
| 1 | Drive east. | 24 yd | |
| 2 | Turn left onto Grange Way. | 289 yd | |
| 3 | Turn left onto Whitehall Road. | 213 yd | |
| 4 | Turn right onto Old Heath Road. | 257 yd | |
| 5 | Turn left onto Barn Hall Avenue. | 151 yd | |
| 6 | Turn left onto Canwick Grove. | 119 yd | |
| 7 | Turn right onto Cavendish Avenue. | 162 yd | |
| 8 | Turn right onto Barn Hall Avenue. | 255 yd | |
| 9 | Turn left onto Old Heath Road. | 831 yd | |
| 10 | Turn right onto Wimpole Road. | 572 yd | |
| 11 | Turn left onto Magdalen Street/A134. | 526 yd | |
| 12 | Enter St Botolph's Circus and take the 1st exit onto Mersea Road/B1025. | 697 yd | |
| 13 | Turn left onto Mersea Road/B1025. Continue on B1025. | 2.7 mi | |
| 14 | Turn left onto Haye Lane. | 1228 yd | |
| 15 | Turn left onto Abberton Road. | 325 yd | |
| 16 | Turn left onto Fingringhoe Road. | 2.4 mi | |
| 17 | Turn right onto Whitehall Road. | 213 yd | |
| 18 | Turn right onto Grange Way. | 212 yd |
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