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Ashfield #327 Pro
An 8-mile route heading north to Stanton Hill and Dalestorth via Hamilton Road. Reaches 60 mph on Hermitage Lane. Only 2 roundabouts but 7 traffic lights and 7 give way junctions. About 27 minutes.
Watch Out For
- Hermitage Lane (60 mph). Rural road with bends. Build speed but stay alert for farm vehicles and horse riders.
- Northern Bridge Road. Narrow road under a rail bridge with limited headroom. Watch for oncoming traffic.
- 7 give way junctions. Scattered throughout residential areas near Balwant Drive. Each requires a proper stop-and-check.
- Speed-40 zones near Dalestorth. Five 40 mph signs. Speed transitions from 60 to 40 to 30 happen quickly.
Route Features
- 7 left turns, 11 right turns, 2 roundabouts, 7 sets of traffic lights.
- 30 mph residential, 40 mph through Stoneyford Road, 60 mph on Hermitage Lane.
- 2 roundabouts along the route. Returns via Brown Crescent.
Test Manoeuvres
- Kerbside stop near the test centre.
Key Tips
- On Priestsic Road, traffic can be heavy at peak times. Maintain lane discipline through the traffic lights.
- Chatsworth Street is narrow with cars both sides. Slow to 20 mph and be ready to give way.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
| 1 | Drive northeast on Balwant Drive. | 171 yd | |
| 2 | Turn left onto B6139. | 1223 yd | |
| 3 | Turn left onto Brown Crescent. | 26 yd | |
| 4 | Turn left to stay on Brown Crescent. | 399 yd | |
| 5 | Turn right onto Chatsworth Street. | 97 yd | |
| 6 | Turn left onto Walton Street. | 69 yd | |
| 7 | Turn right onto Stoney Street. | 18 yd | |
| 8 | Turn left onto Outram Street. | 357 yd | |
| 9 | Turn right onto Northern Bridge Road. | 78 yd | |
| 10 | Turn right onto Priestsic Road/B6023. | 499 yd | |
| 11 | Turn left onto Stoneyford Road/B6028. | 1651 yd | |
| 12 | Turn right onto New Lane. | 282 yd | |
| 13 | Bear right onto Mansfield Road/B6014. | 1372 yd | |
| 14 | Turn right onto Forest Road. | 817 yd | |
| 15 | Turn left onto Dalestorth Road. | 90 yd | |
| 16 | Turn right onto Mansfield Road/B6014. | 80 yd | |
| 17 | Turn right onto A617/Kings Mill Road East. | 125 yd | |
| 18 | Turn right to stay on A617/Kings Mill Road East. | 986 yd | |
| 19 | Take the A38 exit toward Mansfield Road. | 1364 yd | |
| 20 | Turn right onto Hermitage Lane. | 270 yd | |
| 21 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Hamilton Road. | 183 yd | |
| 22 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Hamilton Road. | 952 yd | |
| 23 | Turn right onto B6139. | 399 yd | |
| 24 | Turn left onto Balwant Drive. | 171 yd |
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