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Birmingham (Kingstanding) #558 Pro
This Kingstanding route heads far north to Beacon Road in Aldridge. From Birdbrook Road you go north through Old Oscott Hill and Kingstanding Road to Kings Road, then north-east via Chester Road at 40 mph. The route continues through Foley Road West and Beacon Hill to reach Beacon Road. The return heads south through Queslett Road East and Dyas Road.
Watch Out For
Ten roundabouts are among the highest for this centre, and the route includes significant 40 mph A-road driving on Chester Road. Beacon Hill is a steep climb with a roundabout at the top. Foley Road West is a rural-feeling road with higher speeds and limited pedestrian infrastructure.
Route Features
13.9 km with 8 turns (5 left, 3 right), 10 roundabouts, and 5 traffic signals. Speeds 30 and 40 mph. The most northerly route from Kingstanding, reaching Aldridge and Streetly via Chester Road.
Test Manoeuvres
Pull up on the left near the test centre on Birdbrook Road.
Key Tips
Maintain 40 mph confidently on Chester Road. At Beacon Hill roundabout, the gradient makes it harder to judge approaching traffic speed. The Queslett Road East roundabout on the return is multi-lane. Drive to the 40 mph limit where permitted.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
| 1 | Drive west on Rodlington Avenue. | 14 yd | |
| 2 | Turn right onto Birdbrook Road. | 162 yd | |
| 3 | Turn right onto Tresham Road. | 408 yd | |
| 4 | Turn left onto Atlantic Road. | 153 yd | |
| 5 | Turn right onto Old Oscott Hill. | 281 yd | |
| 6 | Turn left onto Kingstanding Road/B4138. | 218 yd | |
| 7 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Kings Road/B4149. | 1099 yd | |
| 8 | Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit. | 98 yd | |
| 9 | Exit the roundabout onto A4041/Queslett Road East. | 1457 yd | |
| 10 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4041/Queslett Road East. | 649 yd | |
| 11 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A452/Chester Road. | 1.1 mi | |
| 12 | Turn left onto Foley Road West/B4151. | 1281 yd | |
| 13 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Beacon Hill/B4151. | 569 yd | |
| 14 | Turn left onto Beacon Road/B4154. | 1.6 mi | |
| 15 | Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Waverley Avenue. | 368 yd | |
| 16 | Turn left onto Park Farm Road. | 110 yd | |
| 17 | Turn left onto Ivanhoe Road. | 81 yd | |
| 18 | Turn right onto Stonehurst Road. | 76 yd | |
| 19 | Turn left onto Moreton Avenue. | 95 yd | |
| 20 | Turn right onto Beacon Road/B4154. | 91 yd | |
| 21 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Aldridge Road. | 1314 yd | |
| 22 | Turn left onto Dyas Road. | 592 yd | |
| 23 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dyas Road. | 298 yd | |
| 24 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Birdbrook Road. | 102 yd | |
| 25 | Turn right onto Rodlington Avenue. | 6 yd |
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