This 10.2 km route heads northwest from Goodmayes through High Road to Meads Lane, then west through Perth Road towards the Gants Hill area. It joins Eastern Avenue (A12) heading east at 40 mph, then returns through Aldborough Road South and Cameron Road to Felbrigge Road. The route passes near the Gants Hill Roundabout area.

Watch Out For

Fifteen traffic signals make this the most signal-dense short route from Goodmayes. Eastern Avenue is a 40 mph dual carriageway with fast-moving traffic. Four school zones near Aldborough Road and Cameron Road drop to 20 mph. Three roundabouts near Aldborough Road South require correct lane positioning.

Route Features

Three roundabouts, fifteen traffic signals. Speed limits cover 20, 30, and 40 mph. Perth Road and Bramley Crescent are quiet residential streets. Eight left turns and five right turns. The 40 mph Eastern Avenue section provides a contrast to the surrounding 30 mph residential roads.

Test Manoeuvres

Pull up on the left near Kildowan Road.

Key Tips

With fifteen traffic signals, practise smooth stops and starts at lights. On Eastern Avenue, merge confidently into the 40 mph traffic. The four school zones on the return leg come in quick succession - stay alert for the 20 mph signs. At the Aldborough Road roundabouts, give way to traffic from the right.

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