This Sale route heads north through Northenden Road and Cross Street to Chester Road, a busy dual carriageway at 40 mph running through Stretford. It loops via Davyhulme Road East and Derbyshire Lane, then returns south along Chester Road. With 10 left turns, 8 right turns, 18 traffic signals, and no roundabouts, this route focuses on busy A-road driving with dense traffic.

Watch Out For

Chester Road is a fast-moving dual carriageway with bus lanes, and lane selection is critical for turns. Two give way junctions near Stretford have restricted sightlines due to parked cars. Multiple bike lanes along the Sale section require mirror checks before every turn. Several speed limit changes near the centre transition between 20, 30, and 40 mph zones rapidly.

Route Features

Speeds range from 20 mph in residential Springfield Road to 40 mph on Chester Road. The route covers Stretford's busy commercial areas near Stuart Road and Moss Road, then quieter residential streets around Park Road. Kingsway in Stretford connects back to Chester Road with a complex junction.

Test Manoeuvres

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

Key Tips

Chester Road's bus lanes can confuse learners. Stay in the correct lane and do not drift into the bus lane. The 18 traffic signals create a rhythm of stops, so keep your clutch foot fresh. In Stretford, watch for pedestrians near the shops. The 10 left turns all need left mirror checks for cyclists.