The shortest route from St Albans at just 7.7 km, taking about 24 minutes through Fleetville and Marshalswick. With zero roundabouts and only 16 turns (6 left, 10 right), this is a compact residential loop that stays within 20-30 mph throughout. However, 14 traffic signals make it the most signal-dense route per kilometre from this centre. The route has 2 school zones, more than any other St Albans route.

Watch Out For

• School zone near Stanhope Road. 20 mph during school hours. The first school zone you encounter after leaving the centre.
• Second school zone on Hatfield Road. Easy to miss this one if you are focused on junction navigation. Two school zones in a 7.7 km route is unusual.
• Hatfield Road. The main road through Fleetville. Busy with traffic and bus stops. Watch for buses pulling out and pedestrians at crossings.
• Fair Cross Way. Quiet residential area where you may need to navigate parked cars on both sides. Position your car to give way to oncoming vehicles.

Route Features

• 6 left turns and 10 right turns, 16 total. More right turns than left, requiring confident positioning across the road.
• Zero roundabouts.
• 14 sets of traffic lights. The second highest count despite being the shortest route.
• Speed range: 20-30 mph. Purely residential.
• 2 school zones, the most of any St Albans route.

Test Manoeuvres

• Pull up on the left near the test centre.

Key Tips

• With 10 right turns and only 6 left, practise your right-turn positioning. On narrow streets, position slightly left of centre to allow oncoming traffic through.
• The route loops through Marshalswick Lane and Beechwood Avenue. Parked cars are common and you may need to stop frequently to give way.