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Birmingham (Kingstanding) #556 Free
This Kingstanding route heads south-east through Bleak Hill Road to Marsh Hill and Slade Road, then continues south to Gravelly Hill in Erdington. The route takes Summer Road north-east and Chester Road northbound before heading west through Kings Road and Kingstanding Road back to the test centre.
Watch Out For
Sixteen traffic signals are the second-highest for this centre, concentrated along the Gravelly Hill and Slade Road corridor. This is a signal-dominated route with only 3 roundabouts. Gravelly Hill is steep and busy, requiring careful clutch control on the incline. The 20 mph zones near schools on Bleak Hill Road need strict compliance.
Route Features
14.5 km with 8 turns (4 left, 4 right), 3 roundabouts, and 16 traffic signals. Mainly 30 mph with 20 mph school zones. A south-eastern loop through Perry Common, Erdington, and Gravelly Hill.
Test Manoeuvres
Pull up on the left near the test centre on Birdbrook Road.
Key Tips
On Gravelly Hill, use second gear to climb and maintain control on descent. The 16 signals mean frequent stopping. Chester Road carries heavier traffic. Keep a balanced 4-left/4-right turn pattern smooth and deliberate.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
| 1 | Drive west on Rodlington Avenue. | 21 yd | |
| 2 | Turn left onto Birdbrook Road. | 89 yd | |
| 3 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Dyas Road. | 1.5 mi | |
| 4 | Turn right onto Bleak Hill Road. | 384 yd | |
| 5 | Turn left onto Marsh Hill/A4040. | 268 yd | |
| 6 | Turn right onto Slade Road. | 1.1 mi | |
| 7 | Enter Salford Circus and take the 1st exit onto Gravelly Hill/A5127. | 76 yd | |
| 8 | Enter Six Ways and take the 2nd exit onto Summer Road/A5127. | 146 yd | |
| 9 | Enter Summer Road and take the 1st exit onto Summer Road/B4142. | 1.0 mi | |
| 10 | Turn left onto A452/Chester Road. | 1.3 mi | |
| 11 | Turn left onto Kings Road/B4149. | 1.1 mi | |
| 12 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Kingstanding Road/B4138. | 48 yd | |
| 13 | Turn right onto Dyas Road. | 489 yd | |
| 14 | Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Birdbrook Road. | 142 yd | |
| 15 | Turn right onto Rodlington Avenue. | 15 yd |
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