Route 1598 covers 7.0 miles over about 25 minutes in one stage, staying entirely within Garston, the only route from this centre confined to a single suburb. Speeds range from 5 to 40 mph. With 13 sets of traffic signals and just 2 roundabouts, it relies on junction control rather than the roundabout-heavy Hale loops, and it carries more right turns, 9, than left, 6.

Watch Out For

• Thirteen sets of traffic signals, so expect frequent stop-start driving through Garston.
• Three school zones with reduced limits and children present near a school zone.
• The 2 roundabouts here: give way to the right and signal left as you leave.

Route Features

The drive links Speke Road, Woolton Road and the longer stretch out to Mather Avenue, mixing 30 and 40 mph residential roads with marked bike lanes to check for cyclists.

Test Manoeuvres

Expect a pull up on the left near the start on the Garston streets.

Key Tips

• Position early for the many signalled junctions and read the lights ahead.
• Watch for cyclists in the bike lanes when turning across them.