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Heysham #2298 Free
This 10.4 miles, 33 minute single-stage route covers Heysham, Higher Heysham, Torrisholme, Scale Hall, Heaton and Middleton, with limits from 20 mph to 60 mph. Its 6 traffic lights are fewer than on most routes from this centre.
Watch Out For
- 6 roundabouts: give way to the right and signal left on exit, including the roundabout near the start.
- A 50 mph section, where you need to adjust your speed smoothly.
Route Features
- 8 left turns and 8 right turns, 16 in total.
- Roads include Middleton Road, Scale Farm Road and Morecambe Road.
Test Manoeuvres
- Pull up on the left at the pull-up point, then move off after checking mirrors and blind spots.
Key Tips
- Practise the roundabouts and the change between 20 mph and 60 mph limits before test day.
- With 6 traffic lights, read the signals early and plan your stop.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
| 1 | Drive west on Penrod Way. | 265 yd | |
| 2 | Turn left onto Port Way. | 115 yd | |
| 3 | Turn left toward Morecambe/Lancaster. | 628 yd | |
| 4 | Turn left onto Middleton Road/A589. | 157 yd | |
| 5 | Turn right onto Oxcliffe Road/B5273. Continue on B5273. | 1.1 mi | |
| 6 | Turn left onto Westcliffe Drive. | 432 yd | |
| 7 | Turn right onto Westgate. | 387 yd | |
| 8 | Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Morecambe Road/A589. | 89 yd | |
| 9 | Exit the roundabout onto Morecambe Road/A589. | 131 yd | |
| 10 | Turn left to stay on Morecambe Road/A589. | 87 yd | |
| 11 | Turn left onto Longton Drive. | 194 yd | |
| 12 | Turn right onto Lancaster Road/B5321. | 1343 yd | |
| 13 | Turn right onto Penrhyn Road. | 359 yd | |
| 14 | Turn left onto Morecambe Road/A589. | 171 yd | |
| 15 | Turn right onto Scale Farm Road. | 247 yd | |
| 16 | Turn right to stay on Scale Farm Road. | 366 yd | |
| 17 | Turn left onto Ovangle Road/B5273. | 927 yd | |
| 18 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Mellishaw Lane/B5273. | 35 yd | |
| 19 | Exit the roundabout onto Mellishaw Lane/B5273. | 148 yd | |
| 20 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit toward Heysham. | 11 yd | |
| 21 | Exit the roundabout toward Heysham. | 1721 yd | |
| 22 | Enter Moss Road and take the 2nd exit onto A683/Heysham Bypass. | 67 yd | |
| 23 | Exit the roundabout onto A683/Heysham Bypass. | 1.3 mi | |
| 24 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A683/Heysham Bypass. | 55 yd | |
| 25 | Exit the roundabout onto A683/Heysham Bypass. | 885 yd | |
| 26 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A589/Trumacar Lane. | 38 yd | |
| 27 | Exit the roundabout onto A589/Trumacar Lane. Continue on A589. | 671 yd | |
| 28 | Turn right onto Port Way. | 115 yd | |
| 29 | Turn right onto Penrod Way. | 265 yd |
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