This 9.7-mile Hornchurch test route takes around 32 minutes through East London's Havering borough, covering speeds from 20 to 40 mph. With 3 left turns and 8 right turns, it tests your ability to judge gaps in oncoming traffic. Compared to the shorter Route #422 (6.2 miles), this route covers more ground through Elm Park and south towards Rainham Road.

Watch Out For

• Pedestrian crossing near Upper Rainham Road. Be ready to stop for pedestrians. Check mirrors early and avoid harsh braking.
• Broadway junction. Busy junction in a 30 mph zone with traffic from multiple directions. Position early for your intended lane.
• Upminster Road North. Speed transitions between 30 and 40 mph zones. Watch for speed limit signs and adjust promptly.

Route Features

• 3 left turns, 8 right turns, 3 roundabouts, 9 sets of traffic lights.
• 9 traffic light junctions and 3 roundabouts across 9.7 miles
• Mostly 30 mph residential roads with some 40 mph stretches along Berwick Pond Road
• 20 mph school zones require careful speed management
• Heavily right-turn biased. 8 of 11 turns are right turns, requiring confident gap selection

Test Manoeuvres

• Pull up on the left near the High Street area. Check mirrors, signal left, and stop close to the kerb without mounting it.

Key Tips

• Practise right turns at busy junctions. With 8 right turns, hesitation or poor observation will cost marks.
• Watch for 20 mph zones near schools along Suttons Avenue.
• Use the MSM (Mirror, Signal, Manoeuvre) routine early at each of the 9 signal-controlled junctions.