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.