This Sale route heads north through Northenden Road and Ashton upon Mersey, continuing west to Carrington Lane where it joins the Carrington Spur onto the M60 motorway at 70 mph. After several junctions on the M60, it exits at Princess Parkway and returns through Wythenshawe and Altrincham Road. At 22.26 km with motorway driving at 70 mph, this is one of the longest and fastest routes from Sale.

Watch Out For

The Carrington Spur roundabouts feed directly onto the motorway, requiring confident acceleration to match M60 traffic speed. The M60 section at 70 mph has lane changes and slip road traffic. A U-turn near Dane Road on the return requires precise positioning. The roundabout near Sale Moor connects several busy roads.

Route Features

Speed limits range from 20 mph in residential streets to 70 mph on the M60. The route passes through quiet residential areas around Whitefield Road, then joins progressively faster roads. Wythenshawe Road on the return is a long stretch with multiple roundabouts and traffic lights.

Test Manoeuvres

You will be asked to pull up on the left near Poplar Grove. Signal, check mirrors, and pull in close to the kerb.

Key Tips

Motorway driving is the defining feature. Practise joining and leaving the M60 confidently. Use mirrors frequently on the motorway. When exiting, reduce speed gradually on the slip road. The 70-to-30 mph transition after leaving the motorway is a common error area.