A 9.0-mile route taking about 29 minutes, heading north through Hartwood Road, Roe Lane, and Churchtown before looping out to Crossens via Rufford Road and Marine Drive, then returning along Fairway and The Promenade. With 219 segments at 20 mph, this route spends the most time in slow residential zones of any Southport route. The 50 mph stretch on Marine Drive provides contrast, testing your ability to switch between cautious town driving and confident open-road driving.

Watch Out For

• Bibby Road. A narrow residential road connecting to Roe Lane. Parked cars and pedestrians are common. Keep speed at 20 mph.
• Denmark Road, Churchtown. Village-style streets with restricted visibility. Watch for vehicles emerging from side roads.
• Marine Drive, northern end. A 50 mph section that feels fast after the 20 mph residential streets. Build up speed gradually.
• Roundabout near Seabank Road. Traffic from The Promenade and Seabank Road merges here. Lane positioning determines your exit.
• Stop sign near Lord Street. Full stop required. Look both ways before moving off, especially for traffic from the left.

Route Features

• Most time spent in 20 mph zones across all Southport routes (219 segments)
• Scenic drive through Churchtown village and along Marine Drive
• Only 14 total turns (6 left, 8 right), one of the lower turn counts
• 14 traffic signals and 4 roundabouts for a moderate junction load

Test Manoeuvres

• Pull up on the left is tested on this route

Key Tips

• Long stretches at 20 mph can feel tedious, but do not let attention wander. The examiner is watching your observation level throughout
• The jump from 20 mph residential to 50 mph Marine Drive is significant. Use mirror checks and smooth acceleration to transition safely
• In Churchtown, the village atmosphere means unexpected hazards. Be ready for walkers, cyclists, and parked delivery vehicles