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Birmingham (Kingstanding) #555 Free
This Kingstanding route heads west to Hamstead. From Aldridge Road you head south-west through Dyas Avenue to Walsall Road in Hamstead, then west along Old Walsall Road and Hamstead Road. The route continues north to Newton Road at the western extreme, then east via Shady Lane and Oscott School Lane back through Old Oscott Hill to the centre.
Watch Out For
Fifteen traffic signals are among the highest for this centre, with many clustered along Walsall Road. The 40 mph sections on Walsall Road and Hamstead Road are long stretches requiring sustained speed. Only 2 roundabouts but the frequent signal-controlled junctions demand precise stop-line positioning.
Route Features
14.4 km with 9 turns (5 left, 4 right), 2 roundabouts, and 15 traffic signals. Speeds 30 and 40 mph. A western loop through Tower Hill, Hamstead, and the Great Barr corridor.
Test Manoeuvres
Pull up on the left near the test centre on Birdbrook Road.
Key Tips
The 15 traffic signals mean constant awareness of light phases. On Walsall Road, anticipate the lights and avoid harsh braking. Newton Road has wide junctions. Keep 40 mph steady on the dual carriageway sections.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
| 1 | Drive west on Rodlington Avenue. | 14 yd | |
| 2 | Turn left onto Birdbrook Road. | 89 yd | |
| 3 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Birdbrook Road. | 683 yd | |
| 4 | Turn left onto Aldridge Road. | 150 yd | |
| 5 | Bear left to stay on Aldridge Road. | 379 yd | |
| 6 | Turn right to stay on Aldridge Road. | 836 yd | |
| 7 | Turn right onto Aldridge Road/A453. | 959 yd | |
| 8 | Bear right. | 131 yd | |
| 9 | Turn right onto A34/Walsall Road. Continue on A34. | 1.5 mi | |
| 10 | Turn left onto Dyas Avenue. | 205 yd | |
| 11 | Turn right to stay on Dyas Avenue. | 285 yd | |
| 12 | Turn left onto Old Walsall Road/B4124. | 436 yd | |
| 13 | Turn right onto Hamstead Road/B4167. | 1386 yd | |
| 14 | Turn right onto A4041/Newton Road. Continue on A4041. | 2.1 mi | |
| 15 | Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Aldridge Road. | 535 yd | |
| 16 | Turn left onto Shady Lane. | 589 yd | |
| 17 | Turn right onto Oscott School Lane. | 248 yd | |
| 18 | Turn right onto Old Oscott Hill. | 15 yd | |
| 19 | Turn left onto Birdbrook Road. | 363 yd | |
| 20 | Turn left onto Rodlington Avenue. | 7 yd |
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