A 7.5-mile route lasting about 30 minutes, looping south through the residential streets around Duke Street, Liverpool Road, and Meols Cop before returning via Roe Lane and Manchester Road. Speed limits are mainly 20-30 mph with a brief 40 mph section near Kew. The 18 traffic signals and 14 left turns make this a technically demanding town route despite its shorter distance.

Watch Out For

• Kew Road. Speed briefly rises to 40 mph through this section. Watch for the limit change and adjust promptly.
• Duke Street. Parked cars on both sides and 5 school zones nearby. Slow to 20 mph during school hours and scan for children.
• Bedford Road roundabouts. A cluster of mini-roundabouts in quick succession near the Kew area. Position early and signal clearly at each one.
• Roe Lane. Busy shopping stretch with pedestrians crossing between parked cars. Maintain a low speed and cover the brake.
• Stop sign near Lord Street. A full stop is required. Rolling through will result in a serious fault.

Route Features

• Dense urban driving with 18 sets of traffic lights
• 5 school zones requiring awareness of 20 mph limits during term time
• Cluster of roundabouts in the Kew/Bedford Road area
• Mostly 20-30 mph residential streets with narrow lanes

Test Manoeuvres

• Pull up on the left is tested on this route

Key Tips

• With 18 traffic signals, anticipate light changes by watching the pedestrian countdown where visible
• School zones are active during drop-off and pick-up times. Slow to 20 mph even if no flashing lights
• The mini-roundabouts near Bedford Road come quickly. Treat each one individually with proper observation