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Sale (Manchester) #545 Pro
This Sale route heads south along Brooklands Road and Stockport Road through Timperley, then continues to Moss Lane and Hermitage Road in Hale. The return passes through Grove Lane and Thorley Lane before coming back via Shaftesbury Avenue. With 3 roundabouts, 15 traffic signals, and speeds up to 40 mph, this is a moderately paced route through the southern suburbs.
Watch Out For
Moss Lane through Hale is a narrow road with parked cars restricting visibility. Hale Road and Egerton Road junction requires careful observation when turning right. The Hermitage Road area has upmarket residential streets with concealed driveways. 15 traffic signals create frequent stops.
Route Features
Speeds stay between 30 and 40 mph throughout, making this more manageable than the motorway routes. Stockport Road is a busy main road with shops and bus stops. Bancroft Road and the Hale streets have a quieter suburban feel. Thorley Lane transitions from residential to semi-rural.
Test Manoeuvres
You will be asked to pull up on the left near Poplar Grove. Signal, check mirrors, and stop close to the kerb in a safe position.
Key Tips
This route is good for building confidence without motorway pressure. Focus on smooth junction approaches and consistent mirror use. In Hale, watch for cars reversing from driveways. The 15 traffic lights mean plenty of opportunities to demonstrate correct stop-start procedure.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
| 1 | Drive west on Poplar Grove. | 67 yd | |
| 2 | Turn left onto West Grove. | 212 yd | |
| 3 | Turn right onto Marsland Road/A6144. | 117 yd | |
| 4 | Turn left onto Brooklands Road. | 1.4 mi | |
| 5 | Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Stockport Road/B5165. | 1544 yd | |
| 6 | Turn right onto A560/Stockport Road. | 918 yd | |
| 7 | Bear left onto Stockport Road/A538. Continue on A538. | 610 yd | |
| 8 | Turn left onto Moss Lane. | 1577 yd | |
| 9 | Turn left onto Hale Road/A538. | 51 yd | |
| 10 | Turn left onto Egerton Road. | 226 yd | |
| 11 | Turn right onto Hermitage Road. | 67 yd | |
| 12 | Turn right onto Alstead Avenue. | 46 yd | |
| 13 | Turn left onto Hermitage Road. | 301 yd | |
| 14 | Turn right onto Bancroft Road. | 138 yd | |
| 15 | Turn right onto Grove Lane. | 608 yd | |
| 16 | Turn left onto Delahays Road/A5144. Continue on A5144. | 1147 yd | |
| 17 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Thorley Lane/A5144. | 520 yd | |
| 18 | Turn right onto A560/Shaftesbury Avenue. | 1126 yd | |
| 19 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Brooklands Road. | 1.6 mi | |
| 20 | Turn right onto Poplar Grove. | 74 yd |
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