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Sale (Manchester) #541 Pro
This Sale route heads north through Sale Moor to Old Hall Road, then joins the M60 motorway at 70 mph heading east. It exits at Kingsway near Cheadle, loops through Gatley Road and Altrincham Road in Wythenshawe, then returns via Princess Parkway and Wythenshawe Road. With 5 roundabouts, 11 traffic signals, and M60 motorway driving, this route tests highway skills alongside suburban navigation.
Watch Out For
The M60 junction roundabouts involve fast-moving traffic from multiple directions. The motorway section at 70 mph demands lane discipline and mirror awareness. Exiting at Kingsway requires early lane positioning. Gatley Road passes through Cheadle with shopping traffic and parked cars.
Route Features
Speed limits range from 30 mph in suburban Clarendon Crescent to 70 mph on the M60. Altrincham Road through Wythenshawe is a long arterial road with frequent roundabouts. Wythenshawe Road connects back via Sale Road with a mix of residential and commercial areas. The route covers parts of Cheadle not seen on other Sale routes.
Test Manoeuvres
You will be asked to pull up on the left near Poplar Grove. Signal, check mirrors, and stop close to the kerb.
Key Tips
The M60 eastbound section towards Cheadle has heavy traffic during peak hours. Practise at similar times to your test. The 5 roundabouts are spread along the return route, so stay alert after leaving the motorway. Use the quieter Clarendon Crescent section to settle your nerves after the motorway.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
| 1 | Drive east on Poplar Grove. | 183 yd | |
| 2 | Turn left onto Wardle Road. | 604 yd | |
| 3 | Turn right onto Northenden Road/B5166. | 113 yd | |
| 4 | Turn left onto Irlam Road. | 61 yd | |
| 5 | Turn right onto Broad Road. | 300 yd | |
| 6 | Turn left onto Priory Road. | 447 yd | |
| 7 | Turn right onto Dane Road/B5397. | 195 yd | |
| 8 | Turn right onto Clarendon Crescent. | 55 yd | |
| 9 | Turn right onto Dane Road/B5397. | 645 yd | |
| 10 | Turn right onto Leith Road. | 119 yd | |
| 11 | Turn left onto Broad Road. | 158 yd | |
| 12 | Turn left onto Old Hall Road/A6144. | 107 yd | |
| 13 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Old Hall Road/A6144. | 166 yd | |
| 14 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto M60. | 137 yd | |
| 15 | Take exit 3 onto A34 toward Cheadle/Wilmslow. | 703 yd | |
| 16 | Turn right to take the A34 ramp toward Cheadle/Wilmslow. | 524 yd | |
| 17 | Turn right onto Gatley Road/A560. | 369 yd | |
| 18 | Make a right U-turn to stay on Altrincham Road/A560, if permitted. | 627 yd | |
| 19 | Turn right to stay on Altrincham Road/A560. | 228 yd | |
| 20 | Enter Sharston Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A560/Altrincham Road. | 404 yd | |
| 21 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A560/Altrincham Road. | 508 yd | |
| 22 | Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit. | 225 yd | |
| 23 | Exit the roundabout onto A5103/Princess Parkway. | 544 yd | |
| 24 | Take the B5167 exit toward Wythenshawe Road. | 298 yd | |
| 25 | Keep left to take B5167 toward Wythenshawe Road. | 124 yd | |
| 26 | Bear right onto Sale Road/B5166. | 671 yd | |
| 27 | Turn right onto Wardle Road. | 58 yd | |
| 28 | Turn left onto South Grove. | 165 yd | |
| 29 | Turn right onto West Grove. | 95 yd | |
| 30 | Turn right onto Poplar Grove. | 24 yd |
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