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St Albans #772 Free
A 12.8 km route from St Albans DVSA Test Centre completed in about 30 minutes, heading north through Marshalswick to Sandridge village via House Lane, then returning through residential streets. The speed range of 20-60 mph includes sections on House Lane and Sandridge High Street at higher limits. With only 15 turns (6 left, 9 right) and 1 roundabout, this route favours longer stretches between junctions compared to the turn-heavy Routes #765-768.
Watch Out For
- House Lane. A rural lane east of Sandridge with a higher speed limit. Bends are tighter than they appear, and oncoming traffic can appear suddenly. Reduce speed before corners.
- Sandridge High Street. The village centre has parked cars, pedestrians, and a pub with potential hazards. Drop to 20 mph through the narrowest section.
- Sandringham Crescent. Quiet cul-de-sac area with limited turning space. Watch for cars reversing out of driveways.
- Clarence Road. Connects to the town centre with traffic queues at peak times. Keep a safe following distance.
Route Features
- 6 left turns and 9 right turns, 15 total. Among the fewest turns at St Albans.
- 1 roundabout.
- 9 sets of traffic lights.
- Speed range: 20-60 mph. Rural lanes and residential streets combined.
Test Manoeuvres
- Pull up on the left near the test centre.
Key Tips
- The route shares Marshal's Drive and Sandpit Lane with several other routes. These familiar sections can help settle nerves if you have practised other St Albans routes.
- On Sandridge Road heading north, the 30 mph limit applies until well past the built-up area. Do not accelerate early.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
| 1 | Drive south on Bricket Road. | 119 yd | |
| 2 | Bear right onto Victoria Street/B691. | 522 yd | |
| 3 | Turn left onto Beaconsfield Road. | 333 yd | |
| 4 | Make a right U-turn onto Clarence Road, if permitted. | 991 yd | |
| 5 | Turn right onto Battlefield Road. | 17 yd | |
| 6 | Turn left onto Lancaster Road. | 265 yd | |
| 7 | Turn right onto Sandridge Road/B651. Continue on B651. | 987 yd | |
| 8 | Turn right onto Sandringham Crescent. | 250 yd | |
| 9 | Turn left to stay on Sandringham Crescent. | 1.2 mi | |
| 10 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit. | 12 yd | |
| 11 | Exit the roundabout onto House Lane. | 1.1 mi | |
| 12 | Bear right onto High Street/B651. Continue on B651. | 1.2 mi | |
| 13 | Turn left onto Marshalswick Lane. | 83 yd | |
| 14 | Turn right onto Gurney Court Road. | 54 yd | |
| 15 | Turn left onto Marshal's Drive. | 143 yd | |
| 16 | Turn right onto Sandpit Lane. | 387 yd | |
| 17 | Turn left onto Lemsford Road. | 708 yd | |
| 18 | Turn right onto Hatfield Road/A1057. | 420 yd | |
| 19 | Turn left onto Upper Marlborough Road. | 87 yd | |
| 20 | Turn right onto Bricket Road. | 187 yd |
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