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Birmingham (South Yardley) #1741 Free
Route 1741 is a 10.86 km single-stage drive of about 30 minutes that works south through Warwick Road, Castle Lane and Lode Lane, with limits from 20 up to 40 mph. It has more left turns than any other route at this centre, eleven in total, alongside six right turns and two roundabouts.
Watch Out For
- Eleven left turns, so mirror and signal work stays constant.
- Nine sets of traffic lights where timing matters.
- The step up to a 40 mph stretch to judge on approach.
Route Features
- Two roundabouts, give way to the right and signal left on exit.
- A winding residential run around Clay Lane.
Test Manoeuvres
- A pull up on the left on a quiet residential kerb.
Key Tips
- Signal early and check the nearside for each left turn.
- Read the lights ahead and keep a safe gap.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
| 1 | Drive south on Clay Lane. | 200 yd | |
| 2 | Turn left to stay on Clay Lane. | 218 yd | |
| 3 | Turn left onto Bosworth Road. | 921 yd | |
| 4 | Continue on Lincoln Road. | 41 yd | |
| 5 | Turn left onto The Avenue. | 66 yd | |
| 6 | Turn right onto Lincoln Road. | 297 yd | |
| 7 | Turn left onto A41/Warwick Road. | 289 yd | |
| 8 | Turn right onto Brookvale Road. | 380 yd | |
| 9 | Turn left onto Kineton Green Road. | 213 yd | |
| 10 | Turn right onto A41/Warwick Road. | 109 yd | |
| 11 | Turn left onto Ulverley Green Road. | 318 yd | |
| 12 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Ulverley Green Road. | 210 yd | |
| 13 | Turn left onto Castle Lane. | 583 yd | |
| 14 | Turn right onto Summerfield Road. | 420 yd | |
| 15 | Turn right onto Highwood Avenue. | 410 yd | |
| 16 | Turn left onto Dovehouse Lane. | 232 yd | |
| 17 | Turn left onto Lode Lane/B425. | 13 yd | |
| 18 | Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Old Lode Lane. | 1302 yd | |
| 19 | Turn right onto Valley Road. | 301 yd | |
| 20 | Turn left onto Wells Road. | 167 yd | |
| 21 | Turn left onto A45/Coventry Road. | 311 yd | |
| 22 | Turn left onto Keswick Road. | 32 yd | |
| 23 | Turn right onto Wells Green Road. | 113 yd | |
| 24 | Turn right onto Wagon Lane. | 264 yd | |
| 25 | Turn left onto Marcot Road. | 524 yd | |
| 26 | Turn left onto Gilbertstone Avenue. | 814 yd | |
| 27 | Turn left onto Clay Lane. | 66 yd |
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