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Birmingham (Shirley) #351 Pro
A 6.9-mile route staying mostly within the Shirley and Olton area, about 29 minutes. Heads north on Stratford Road before looping through residential streets around Robin Hood Lane and Highfield Road. All 30 mph with a short 20 mph section. 5 roundabouts and 6 traffic lights.
Watch Out For
- Robin Hood Lane. Long residential road with cars parked on both sides. Requires constant speed adjustment and mirror checks.
- Skelcher Road to Sandy Hill Road. Tight residential turns in quick succession. Signal early and position correctly.
- Newborough Road. Priority road with side streets joining from left. Watch for cars pulling out.
- 11 left turns and 12 right turns. One of the most turn-heavy routes from this centre.
Route Features
- 11 left turns, 12 right turns, 5 roundabouts, 6 sets of traffic lights.
- 23 turns total (11L, 12R), 5 roundabouts, 6 traffic lights.
- Entirely 30 mph with a 20 mph zone on Ravenshill Road.
- Covers Priory Road, Colebrook Road, and Hurdis Road.
Test Manoeuvres
- Kerbside stop near the test centre.
Key Tips
- On Blythsford Road, parked cars force you into the opposite lane. Check mirrors and give way to oncoming traffic.
- This route tests your residential driving thoroughly. Keep a consistent 25-28 mph where the limit is 30 and conditions allow.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
| 1 | Drive south. | 111 yd | |
| 2 | Turn right. | 16 yd | |
| 3 | Turn right onto A34/Stratford Road. | 153 yd | |
| 4 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A34/Stratford Road. | 1189 yd | |
| 5 | Turn left onto Haslucks Green Road. | 625 yd | |
| 6 | Turn right onto Newborough Road. | 222 yd | |
| 7 | Turn right. | 19 yd | |
| 8 | Turn right. | 46 yd | |
| 9 | Turn left. | 19 yd | |
| 10 | Turn left onto Newborough Road. | 104 yd | |
| 11 | Turn left onto Blythsford Road. | 125 yd | |
| 12 | Turn right onto Skelcher Road. | 120 yd | |
| 13 | Turn left onto Sandy Hill Road. | 295 yd | |
| 14 | Turn left onto A34/Stratford Road. | 170 yd | |
| 15 | Enter Robin Hood Island and take the 2nd exit onto Robin Hood Lane. | 848 yd | |
| 16 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Highfield Road. | 966 yd | |
| 17 | Turn right onto School Road. | 771 yd | |
| 18 | Turn left onto Ravenshill Road. | 127 yd | |
| 19 | Turn right onto Priory Road. | 61 yd | |
| 20 | Turn left onto Colebrook Road. | 75 yd | |
| 21 | Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Velsheda Road. | 215 yd | |
| 22 | Turn left onto Middleton Road. | 183 yd | |
| 23 | Turn right onto Hurdis Road. | 235 yd | |
| 24 | Turn left onto Grenville Road. | 142 yd | |
| 25 | Turn right onto Shirley Park Road. | 409 yd | |
| 26 | Turn left onto Bills Lane. | 53 yd | |
| 27 | Turn right onto School Road. | 280 yd | |
| 28 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Union Road. | 68 yd | |
| 29 | Turn right. | 84 yd |
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