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Bredbury (Manchester) #2481 Pro
This 7.2 mile route runs 34 minutes over 2 stages through Brinnington, Portwood, Woodbank Estate and Mile End, with speeds from 20 mph to 40 mph. Of the 6 routes from this centre it has the most school zone points, and fewer traffic lights than the two roundabout-heavy routes.
Watch Out For
- There are 3 School Zone 40 points, such as this school area, where the limit is reduced and children may be near the road.
- 2 Speed-40 points mark where the faster limit begins.
Route Features
- 13 left turns and 9 right turns.
- 12 traffic lights, with no roundabouts counted.
- Roads include Hempshaw Lane and Carrington Road.
Test Manoeuvres
- Expect a pull up on the left exercise.
Key Tips
- Check your speed as you pass each school zone point, then build back up to 40 mph only where it is signed.
- With 12 sets of lights, plan your approach early so you are ready to stop on amber.
Step-by-Step Directions (2 stages)
Stage 1
| 1 | Drive south. | 39 yd | |
| 2 | Turn right onto Lingard Lane. | 395 yd | |
| 3 | Bear left onto Brinnington Road. | 1587 yd | |
| 4 | Turn left onto St. Paul's Street. | 154 yd | |
| 5 | Turn left onto Carrington Road/B6104. Continue on Carrington Road. | 357 yd | |
| 6 | Turn right onto Newbridge Lane. | 12 yd | |
| 7 | Bear left onto New Zealand Road. | 861 yd | |
| 8 | Turn left onto Turncroft Lane. | 301 yd | |
| 9 | Turn left to stay on Turncroft Lane. | 783 yd | |
| 10 | Turn left onto Hall Street/A626. | 63 yd | |
| 11 | Turn right onto Banks Lane. | 933 yd | |
| 12 | Turn right onto Nangreave Road/B6171. | 81 yd | |
| 13 | Turn right to stay on Nangreave Road/B6171. | 194 yd | |
| 14 | Turn right onto Lowndes Lane. | 274 yd | |
| 15 | Turn left onto Hempshaw Lane. | 738 yd | |
| 16 | Turn left. | 19 yd | |
| 17 | Turn left. | 8 yd |
Stage 2
| 1 | Drive north. | 89 yd | |
| 2 | Turn left onto Hempshaw Lane. | 107 yd | |
| 3 | Stay straight to take the ramp. | 43 yd | |
| 4 | Turn right onto Hempshaw Lane/A6188. Continue on A6188. | 1302 yd | |
| 5 | Turn left onto Carrington Road. | 504 yd | |
| 6 | Turn right onto Brinnington Road. | 128 yd | |
| 7 | Bear right onto Lingard Lane. | 396 yd | |
| 8 | Turn left. | 31 yd |
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