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Sidcup (London) #447 Pro

AUDrive
Online
03 Jun 2024
82
10.2 mi
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31 min
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5
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A 16.4 km route from Sidcup DVSA Test Centre taking about 31 minutes. This is one of the longest routes from this centre, heading east on North Cray Road through Bexley into Joyden's Wood and continuing south on Birchwood Road before looping back via the Sidcup By-Pass. Speed limits range from 20 to 50 mph, with most of the route in 30 and 40 mph zones.

Watch Out For

  • 25 speed limit signs in 40 mph zones. Frequent transitions between 20, 30 and 40 mph throughout the route. Keep checking signs.
  • 2 school zones with 20 mph limits during school hours.
  • Stop sign near Edgington Way. Come to a complete stop before proceeding.
  • 7 roundabouts along the route, including Ruxley Corner and Sidcup High Street. Give way to the right at each one.

Route Features

  • Only 1 left turn but 3 right turns. Right turns require careful gap selection in oncoming traffic.
  • 7 roundabouts (tied for most among Sidcup routes) and 3 sets of traffic lights.
  • 70 waypoints total, the highest of any Sidcup route.
  • Major roads: North Cray Road, Baldwyn's Park, Birchwood Road, and Sidcup High Street.

Test Manoeuvres

Key Tips

  • With 7 roundabouts, practise lane discipline and signalling. Choose your lane early at Ruxley Corner.
  • On Birchwood Road, the route passes through rural stretches. Watch for narrow sections and oncoming traffic.
  • The return via Chislehurst Road has parked cars. Check mirrors before adjusting your position.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
1 Drive northwest. 42 yd
2 Turn left. 63 yd
3 Turn left onto Maidstone Road/A211. 402 yd
4 Enter Ruxley Corner and take the 1st exit onto North Cray Road/A223. 1.7 mi
5 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A223. 545 yd
6 Bear right onto Vicarage Road/A2018. Continue on A2018. 1278 yd
7 Turn right onto Baldwyn's Park. 109 yd
8 Turn left onto Tile Kiln Lane. 241 yd
9 Turn right onto Summerhouse Drive. 1655 yd
10 Turn right onto Birchwood Road. 1.1 mi
11 Turn right onto London Road/B2173. Continue on B2173. 1317 yd
12 Bear left onto Old Maidstone Road. 361 yd
13 Bear left onto Maidstone Road/B2173. 911 yd
14 Enter Ruxley Corner and take the 2nd exit onto Edgington Way/A223. 289 yd
15 Keep left to take Edgington Way/A223. 103 yd
16 Keep left to stay on Edgington Way/A223. 543 yd
17 Bear right to stay on A223. 141 yd
18 Enter Crittall's Corner and take the 2nd exit toward London. 860 yd
19 Take the A222 ramp toward Bromley/Chislehurst/Sidcup. 581 yd
20 Enter Frognal Corner and take the 3rd exit onto Chislehurst Road/A222. 288 yd
21 Keep left to take Chislehurst Road. 494 yd
22 Turn right onto The Green/A2001. Continue on A2001. 413 yd
23 Turn right onto High Street/A211. Continue on A211. 257 yd