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Birmingham (South Yardley) #1735 Pro
Route 1735 is the second-longest route at this centre after route 1738, a 13.41 km single-stage drive of about 35 minutes that reaches north to Blakesley Road and back via Coventry Road. Limits stay at 20 to 30 mph, but with 19 turns it has more changes of direction than any other route here.
Watch Out For
- Nineteen turns in total, so signalling and lane choice come thick and fast.
- Two give way junctions on the northern loop.
- Eight sets of traffic lights along the way.
Route Features
- Four roundabouts, give way to the right and signal left on exit.
- Residential turns near Church Road.
Test Manoeuvres
- A pull up on the left on a quiet residential kerb.
Key Tips
- Signal in good time as the turns come quickly.
- Plan lane position early for each junction.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
| 1 | Drive north on Clay Lane. | 75 yd | |
| 2 | Turn right onto Gilbertstone Avenue. | 479 yd | |
| 3 | Turn left onto Gotham Road. | 300 yd | |
| 4 | Turn right onto Steyning Road. | 104 yd | |
| 5 | Turn left onto A45/Coventry Road. | 471 yd | |
| 6 | Bear left. | 379 yd | |
| 7 | Enter Swan Island and take the 3rd exit onto Church Road/A4040. | 638 yd | |
| 8 | Bear left onto Church Road/A4040. | 344 yd | |
| 9 | Enter the roundabout and take the 5th exit onto Church Road/A4040. | 119 yd | |
| 10 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Church Road/A4040. | 564 yd | |
| 11 | Enter Swan Island and take the 1st exit. | 198 yd | |
| 12 | Turn left onto Yew Tree Lane. | 294 yd | |
| 13 | Turn right to stay on Yew Tree Lane. | 32 yd | |
| 14 | Turn left to stay on Yew Tree Lane. | 384 yd | |
| 15 | Turn left onto Church Road. | 63 yd | |
| 16 | Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Stoney Lane/A4040. | 887 yd | |
| 17 | Turn left onto Blakesley Road. | 330 yd | |
| 18 | Turn right onto Stuarts Road. | 357 yd | |
| 19 | Turn right onto Manor Gardens. | 137 yd | |
| 20 | Turn left onto Levante Gardens. | 133 yd | |
| 21 | Turn right onto Bordesley Green East/B4128. | 50 yd | |
| 22 | Turn right onto Station Road/A4040. Continue on A4040. | 1413 yd | |
| 23 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Church Road. | 79 yd | |
| 24 | Turn right onto Yew Tree Lane. | 809 yd | |
| 25 | Turn right. | 31 yd | |
| 26 | Turn left onto A45/Coventry Road. | 323 yd | |
| 27 | Take the exit on the right. | 79 yd | |
| 28 | Continue on Gilbertstone Avenue. | 105 yd | |
| 29 | Turn left onto Marcot Road. | 43 yd | |
| 30 | Turn right onto Wagon Lane. | 779 yd | |
| 31 | Turn left onto Barn Lane. | 14 yd | |
| 32 | Turn right onto Richmond Road. | 506 yd | |
| 33 | Turn right onto Pierce Avenue. | 415 yd | |
| 34 | Turn right onto Rock Road. | 287 yd | |
| 35 | Turn left onto Howard Road. | 42 yd | |
| 36 | Turn right onto Pierce Avenue. | 92 yd | |
| 37 | Turn right onto Lincoln Road North. | 384 yd | |
| 38 | Turn left onto Clay Lane. | 321 yd | |
| 39 | Turn right onto Woodcock Lane North. | 74 yd | |
| 40 | Turn left to stay on Woodcock Lane North. | 520 yd |
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