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St Albans #773 Free
A 10.2 km route from St Albans DVSA Test Centre taking about 25 minutes, heading south through Cottonmill and Sopwell to London Colney, then returning via Cell Barnes Lane and Camp Road. This is the third St Albans route reaching 70 mph, using the North Orbital Road section near London Colney. The route has the most waypoint markers (8) of any St Albans route, including bike lanes, a school zone, and speed-change signs.
Watch Out For
- School zone near Victoria Street. 20 mph during school hours. You pass this both leaving and returning to the centre.
- Bike lanes on North Orbital Road approach. Do not drive in the cycle lane. Check mirrors before changing lanes near these markings.
- Speed change to 40 mph near London Colney. The limit drops from 70 to 40 mph as you approach the roundabout. Start braking well in advance.
- Napsbury Lane. Narrow rural lane with hedgerows. Oncoming vehicles may appear around blind bends. Be ready to stop.
- Give way joining North Orbital Road. Fast-moving traffic from the right. Wait for a clear gap before pulling out.
Route Features
- 6 left turns and 8 right turns, 14 total.
- 2 roundabouts.
- 12 sets of traffic lights.
- Speed range: 20-70 mph. Includes 70 mph dual carriageway near London Colney.
- 8 waypoint markers along the route, the most of any St Albans route.
Test Manoeuvres
- Pull up on the left near the test centre.
Key Tips
- The roundabout near Camp Road connects residential streets to the faster road network. Choose the correct lane before entering.
- On Butterfield Lane and Cottonmill Lane, the road surface may be uneven. Slow down and keep both hands on the wheel.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
| 1 | Drive north on Bricket Road. | 207 yd | |
| 2 | Turn left onto Upper Marlborough Road. | 87 yd | |
| 3 | Turn right onto Hatfield Road/A1057. | 196 yd | |
| 4 | Turn right onto Upper Lattimore Road. | 600 yd | |
| 5 | Turn right onto London Road/A1081. | 26 yd | |
| 6 | Turn left onto Watson's Walk. | 1443 yd | |
| 7 | Turn right onto Abbots Avenue. | 98 yd | |
| 8 | Turn left onto Glengall Place. | 193 yd | |
| 9 | Turn left onto Butterfield Lane. | 310 yd | |
| 10 | Turn right onto Cottonmill Lane. | 801 yd | |
| 11 | Turn right onto Napsbury Lane. | 893 yd | |
| 12 | Turn left to stay on Napsbury Lane. | 1190 yd | |
| 13 | Enter London Colney Roundabout and take the 1st exit. | 4 yd | |
| 14 | Exit the roundabout onto London Road/A1081. | 858 yd | |
| 15 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto London Road/A1081. | 727 yd | |
| 16 | Continue on St Vincent Drive. | 534 yd | |
| 17 | Turn left onto Camp Road. | 809 yd | |
| 18 | Turn left onto Stanhope Road/B691. | 277 yd | |
| 19 | Turn right onto Victoria Street/B691. | 768 yd | |
| 20 | Turn right onto Bricket Road. | 107 yd |
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