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Ashfield #328 Pro
The second longest route from Ashfield at 10.4 miles, heading southwest to Kirkby-in-Ashfield via Southwell Lane. Unusually has zero roundabouts but 6 traffic lights and 6 school zones. Reaches 60 mph on Main Road. About 32 minutes.
Watch Out For
- Zero roundabouts but 4 give way junctions and 1 stop sign. Unusual for a UK test route. Instead you face constant priority decisions at T-junctions.
- Six school zones. Clustered around Station Road and Southwell Lane. 20 mph limits active during school hours.
- Shoulder of Mutton Hill. Steep hill with a 60 mph limit. Gear selection is critical going both up and down.
- Chestnut Avenue residential area. Tight streets with parked cars. Speed bumps at 20 mph.
Route Features
- 11 left turns, 7 right turns, 6 sets of traffic lights.
- Speed range: 20-60 mph. 30 mph through Kirkby town, 50 mph on Kings Mill Road East, 60 mph on Main Road.
- 0 roundabouts on the driving path. 24 Speed-50 signs throughout.
Test Manoeuvres
- Kerbside stop near the test centre.
Key Tips
- On Mill Lane, the road is narrow and hilly. Use second gear going downhill to maintain control.
- The return via Derby Road has a long 50 mph section. Build speed confidently.
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. | 735 yd | |
| 4 | Turn left toward B6022/Station Road. | 844 yd | |
| 5 | Turn right onto Kirkby Folly Road/B6021. | 91 yd | |
| 6 | Turn right onto Southwell Lane. | 1313 yd | |
| 7 | Make a sharp right to stay on Southwell Lane. | 238 yd | |
| 8 | Turn left onto The Hill/B6020. Continue on B6020. | 583 yd | |
| 9 | Turn right onto Regent Street. | 22 yd | |
| 10 | Turn right onto Chestnut Avenue. | 293 yd | |
| 11 | Turn right onto Wheatley Avenue. | 241 yd | |
| 12 | Turn left onto Victoria Road/B6020. Continue on B6020. | 331 yd | |
| 13 | Turn left onto Church Street/B6018. Continue on B6018. | 891 yd | |
| 14 | Turn left onto Laburnum Avenue. | 141 yd | |
| 15 | Turn right onto Mill Lane. | 1622 yd | |
| 16 | Turn left onto Main Road. | 476 yd | |
| 17 | Turn right onto Shoulder of Mutton Hill/B6021. | 109 yd | |
| 18 | Turn left onto Derby Road/A611. | 1.9 mi | |
| 19 | Turn left onto B6139. | 1.7 mi | |
| 20 | Turn left onto Balwant Drive. | 178 yd |
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