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Ashfield #326 Pro
An 8-mile route from Ashfield DVSA heading west to Kirkby-in-Ashfield via Station Road and the A38 dual carriageway. Reaches 70 mph on the A38, the fastest section from this centre. 3 roundabouts, 10 traffic lights, and 7 school zones. About 27 minutes.
Watch Out For
- A38 dual carriageway (70 mph). You must merge confidently and reach near the speed limit. Driving 50 in a 70 zone is marked as not making progress.
- Seven school zones. Concentrated around Kirkby Folly Road and Alfreton Road. 20 mph during school hours.
- Outram Street. Narrow town centre road with on-street parking. Tight manoeuvres required.
- 6 give way junctions plus 1 stop sign near Balwant Drive.
Route Features
- 13 left turns, 13 right turns, 3 roundabouts, 10 sets of traffic lights.
- Speed range: 20-70 mph. 30 mph through Kirkby town centre, 50 mph on Penny Emma Way, 70 mph on the A38.
- 42 Speed-50 signs along the route indicating frequent 50 mph zones.
Test Manoeuvres
- Kerbside stop near the test centre on Balwant Drive.
Key Tips
- The transition from 70 mph on the A38 to 30 mph in Kirkby happens quickly. Begin braking early when you see the speed limit signs.
- With 7 school zones, keep checking for the 20 mph signs, especially on Kirkby Folly Road.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
| 1 | Drive northeast on Balwant Drive. | 171 yd | |
| 2 | Turn left onto B6139. | 134 yd | |
| 3 | Turn left onto A38. | 77 yd | |
| 4 | Turn left toward B6022/Station Road. | 844 yd | |
| 5 | Turn right onto Kirkby Folly Road/B6021. | 651 yd | |
| 6 | Turn right onto Penny Emma Way/B6021. | 911 yd | |
| 7 | Turn left toward A38/Kings Mill Road East. | 1.4 mi | |
| 8 | Turn right. | 7 yd | |
| 9 | Turn right onto A38/Alfreton Road. | 150 yd | |
| 10 | Turn left toward B6023/Alfreton Road. | 1058 yd | |
| 11 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Alfreton Road/B6023. | 808 yd | |
| 12 | Turn left. | 94 yd | |
| 13 | Bear right onto Lammas Road/B6023. | 647 yd | |
| 14 | Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit. | 59 yd | |
| 15 | Exit the roundabout onto Manor Street. | 430 yd | |
| 16 | Turn left. | 22 yd | |
| 17 | Turn left onto Church Hill. | 70 yd | |
| 18 | Turn right onto Brook Street. | 146 yd | |
| 19 | Turn left onto Spring Road. | 212 yd | |
| 20 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto High Pavement. | 629 yd | |
| 21 | Turn left onto Forest Street. | 178 yd | |
| 22 | Bear right onto Outram Street. | 219 yd | |
| 23 | Turn right onto Penn Street. | 79 yd | |
| 24 | Turn left onto Bowne Street. | 9 yd | |
| 25 | Turn right onto Stoney Street. | 225 yd | |
| 26 | Turn left onto Walton Street. | 151 yd | |
| 27 | Turn right onto St Michael's Street. | 40 yd | |
| 28 | Turn left onto Short Street. | 319 yd | |
| 29 | Turn right onto Brown Crescent. | 70 yd | |
| 30 | Turn right onto Eastfield Side. | 309 yd | |
| 31 | Turn right onto Balwant Drive. | 171 yd |
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