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West Wickham (London) #457 Pro
This 10.3 km route runs for about 26 minutes and is notable for having zero roundabouts, relying entirely on junctions and 5 sets of traffic lights. It heads north-east from the test centre via Red Lodge Road and The Avenue, loops through Cumberland Road and May's Hill Road in Bromley, then returns via Wickham Way. All roads are 30 mph throughout.
Watch Out For
Goodhart Way has a tricky T-junction where visibility is limited by hedges. The give-way at Brabourne Rise has poor sightlines and requires creeping forward. Kingswood Road has a difficult right-left sequence at May's Hill Road junction. Durham Road has parked cars that force you into the opposite lane.
Route Features
A consistent 30 mph route with no roundabouts, making it ideal for practising junction work. West Way and Hayes Chase are quiet residential streets with good visibility. Durham Avenue has speed bumps that require gradual braking. The northern section through May's Hill Road runs along a ridge with nice visibility but narrow lanes. The return via Wickham Way is a smooth, wide road.
Key Tips
Practise the pull up on the left near Rose Walk where there is adequate space. With 9 left turns and 5 right turns, maintain consistent mirror checks. At Brabourne Rise, look right first as traffic approaches from that direction. On Pickhurst Lane, watch for pedestrians near the shops.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
| 1 | Drive southwest on Rose Walk. | 257 yd | |
| 2 | Turn right onto Wickham Court Road. | 24 yd | |
| 3 | Make a sharp right to stay on Wickham Court Road. | 802 yd | |
| 4 | Turn right onto Red Lodge Road. | 195 yd | |
| 5 | Turn left to stay on Red Lodge Road. | 25 yd | |
| 6 | Bear right onto The Avenue. | 823 yd | |
| 7 | Turn left onto Goodhart Way. | 165 yd | |
| 8 | Turn left onto West Way. | 128 yd | |
| 9 | Turn right onto Hayes Chase. | 153 yd | |
| 10 | Turn left onto Pickhurst Lane/B251. | 148 yd | |
| 11 | Turn right onto Westmoreland Road/B228. | 834 yd | |
| 12 | Turn left onto Cumberland Road. | 94 yd | |
| 13 | Turn right onto Durham Avenue. | 238 yd | |
| 14 | Turn left onto Durham Road. | 111 yd | |
| 15 | Turn left onto May's Hill Road. | 123 yd | |
| 16 | Turn left onto Kingswood Road. | 56 yd | |
| 17 | Bear right onto Church Road. | 230 yd | |
| 18 | Turn left onto Shortlands Road. | 370 yd | |
| 19 | Turn left onto Hayes Lane/B251. | 627 yd | |
| 20 | Turn right onto Brabourne Rise. | 176 yd | |
| 21 | Turn left onto Wickham Way. | 574 yd | |
| 22 | Turn right to stay on Wickham Way. | 1154 yd | |
| 23 | Turn left onto Station Road/A214. | 58 yd | |
| 24 | Turn right to stay on Station Road/A214. | 444 yd | |
| 25 | Turn left onto A232/Glebe Way. | 335 yd | |
| 26 | Turn right onto Rose Walk. | 58 yd |
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