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Southport (Liverpool) #680 Pro

AUDrive
Online
03 Aug 2024
81
10.2 mi
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30 min
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A 10.2-mile route taking about 30 minutes, heading south along Liverpool Road before turning southwest towards Ainsdale, then returning north along the scenic Coastal Road. This is the only Southport route that reaches Ainsdale, and it offers a distinctive mix of town driving, suburban Ainsdale streets, and a long 50 mph stretch on the Coastal Road. 6 roundabouts and 11 traffic signals are spread across varied road types.

Watch Out For

  • Shore Road, Ainsdale. The Coastal Road meets Shore Road at a junction with limited visibility. Slow down and check carefully before turning.
  • Kenilworth Road, Ainsdale. A quiet residential road where the examiner may test your independent driving. Stay at 20 mph and watch for parked cars.
  • Coastal Road. A long 50 mph stretch between Ainsdale and Birkdale. The road is straight and exposed, with sand occasionally blowing across from the dunes.
  • Weld Road junction. Where Coastal Road connects back to the town. Speed drops to 30 mph and traffic increases suddenly.
  • Westcliffe Road. Residential road approaching Lord Street West. Parked cars and pedestrians near the town centre.

Route Features

  • Only Southport route to reach Ainsdale, exploring the southern coastal area
  • Long 50 mph Coastal Road with sand dune scenery
  • 6 school zones, the most of any Southport route, along Liverpool Road and the Ainsdale area
  • 6 roundabouts including the Weld Road junction and Portland Street

Test Manoeuvres

  • Pull up on the left is tested on this route

Key Tips

  • On the Coastal Road, maintain 50 mph but be prepared for sand on the road surface. Grip may be reduced in dry conditions
  • 6 school zones is the highest count for any Southport route. Stay alert for each one and reduce speed proactively
  • The Ainsdale residential section is quiet but the examiner will still expect full observations at every junction
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
1 Drive northeast on Part Street. 39 yd
2 Turn right onto A570/Eastbank Street. 309 yd
3 Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit onto St James Street. 240 yd
4 Turn left onto Portland Street. 439 yd
5 Turn right onto Hampton Road. 154 yd
6 Turn left onto Duke Street. 152 yd
7 Turn right onto Cemetery Road/A5267. Continue on A5267. 1034 yd
8 Turn left onto Liverpool Road/A5267. 294 yd
9 Turn left onto Halsall Road. 450 yd
10 Turn right onto Guildford Road. 408 yd
11 Turn left onto A565/Liverpool Road. 1513 yd
12 Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A565/Liverpool Avenue. 828 yd
13 Turn right onto Kenilworth Road. 231 yd
14 Turn right to stay on Kenilworth Road. 1.0 mi
15 Turn left to stay on Shore Road. 48 yd
16 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Shore Road. 160 yd
17 Turn left to stay on Shore Road. 71 yd
18 Turn right to stay on Shore Road. 257 yd
19 Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Coastal Road. 2.6 mi
20 Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Weld Road. 290 yd
21 Turn left onto Rotten Row. 544 yd
22 Turn right onto Beach Road. 163 yd
23 Turn left onto Westcliffe Road. 230 yd
24 Turn left to stay on Westcliffe Road. 71 yd
25 Bear left onto A565/Lord Street West. 258 yd
26 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A565/Lord Street. 457 yd
27 Turn right onto Market Street. 26 yd
28 Turn right onto King Street. 174 yd
29 Turn left onto Portland Street. 383 yd
30 Turn left onto Part Street. 71 yd