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Southport (Liverpool) #674 Pro

AUDrive
Online
29 Dec 2024
72
9.5 mi
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31 min
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14
11
5
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A 9.5-mile route taking about 31 minutes, heading north via The Promenade and Marine Drive before turning inland through Crossens, Churchtown, and back through Roe Lane and Hartwood Road. Unusually for Southport routes, it spends roughly equal time in 20 mph zones (244 segments) and 30 mph zones (233 segments), with a 50 mph stretch on Marine Drive. This balance of slow residential driving and faster coastal roads tests speed adaptation.

Watch Out For

  • Fairway junction. The transition from Marine Drive to inland residential streets. Speed drops from 50 to 30 mph quickly.
  • Botanic Road, Churchtown. A narrow village road with on-street parking. Expect pedestrians visiting the nearby Botanic Gardens.
  • Roe Lane. A long road with shops, pedestrian crossings, and parked delivery vehicles. Cover the brake throughout this section.
  • Albert Road roundabout. Multi-lane roundabout connecting several major roads. Lane selection must match your exit.
  • Stop sign near the test centre. Full stop required. Examiners watch this junction closely as it is near the start and end point.

Route Features

  • Near-equal split between 20 mph residential zones and 30 mph main roads
  • Scenic route through Churchtown village with narrow lanes
  • 50 mph stretch on Marine Drive heading north towards Crossens
  • 14 traffic signals and 5 roundabouts across the route

Test Manoeuvres

  • Pull up on the left is tested on this route

Key Tips

  • With so much time at 20 mph, focus on smooth, controlled driving rather than trying to keep up with traffic
  • Churchtown has a village feel with narrow roads. Treat parked cars as potential door-opening hazards
  • On Roe Lane, the examiner will check your awareness of pedestrians and hazard perception near shops
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
1 Drive northeast on Part Street. 45 yd
2 Turn left onto A570/Eastbank Street. 494 yd
3 Turn right onto A565/Lord Street. 243 yd
4 Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Leicester Street/B5245. 273 yd
5 Turn right onto Avondale Road. 163 yd
6 Turn left onto Saunders Street. 25 yd
7 Turn right onto The Promenade. 504 yd
8 Turn left onto Fairway. 390 yd
9 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Marine Drive. 1.0 mi
10 Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Rufford Road/B5244. 298 yd
11 Turn left onto Botanic Road/B5244. 229 yd
12 Turn left onto Mill Lane/A5267. 135 yd
13 Bear right to stay on Mill Lane/A5267. 27 yd
14 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit. 13 yd
15 Exit the roundabout onto Roe Lane/A5267. 93 yd
16 Turn right onto Bibby Road. 160 yd
17 Turn left onto Rectory Road. 117 yd
18 Turn left onto Derwent Avenue. 161 yd
19 Turn right onto Roe Lane/A5267. 337 yd
20 Turn left onto Wennington Road. 135 yd
21 Turn right onto Chester Avenue. 35 yd
22 Turn left onto Griffiths Drive. 229 yd
23 Turn right onto Fisher Drive. 52 yd
24 Turn right onto Norwood Avenue/B5276. 353 yd
25 Turn left onto Roe Lane/A5267. 559 yd
26 Turn left onto Hartwood Road/A5267. 313 yd
27 Turn right onto St Luke's Road/A5267. Continue on A5267. 803 yd
28 Turn right onto Forest Road. 142 yd
29 Turn left onto Hampton Road. 83 yd
30 Turn right onto Arbour Street. 383 yd
31 Turn left onto Virginia Street. 180 yd
32 Enter the roundabout and take the 5th exit onto A570/Eastbank Street. 163 yd
33 Turn left onto Part Street. 39 yd