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Birmingham (Shirley) #742 Pro
A 16.9 km single-stage route from Birmingham (Shirley) DVSA test centre, taking about 34 minutes. The route heads south through Solihull towards Dorridge and Bentley Heath, covering speeds from 20 to 60 mph. With 10 roundabouts, 10 sets of traffic lights, and 7 right turns against just 1 left turn, this route heavily tests your roundabout and right-turn judgment.
Watch Out For
- Widney Lane roundabouts. Multiple roundabouts along this stretch require constant observation of traffic from the right.
- Monkspath Hall Road. Speed changes between 30 and 40 mph along this section. Watch for the speed limit signs carefully.
- Poplar Road junction near Dorridge. Residential area with parked cars narrowing the road. Adjust speed and positioning.
- Bike lane near Box Trees Road. Watch for cyclists when changing lanes or turning.
Route Features
- 1 left turn and 7 right turns
- 10 roundabouts along the route
- 10 sets of traffic lights
- Speed range: 20-60 mph (mostly 30 mph residential zones)
- Key roads: Stratford Road, Widney Lane, Widney Manor Road
Test Manoeuvres
- Pull up on the left near the test centre.
Key Tips
- With 10 roundabouts, practise checking the right early and signalling correctly on exit.
- The route is heavily right-turn biased (7:1 ratio). Use right-turn lanes correctly at traffic lights and wait for safe gaps.
- Speed drops to 20 mph in some sections. Watch for the signs and reduce speed promptly to avoid a serious fault.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
| 1 | Drive south. | 129 yd | |
| 2 | Turn right. | 16 yd | |
| 3 | Turn right onto A34/Stratford Road. | 153 yd | |
| 4 | Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Union Road. | 740 yd | |
| 5 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Longmore Road. | 623 yd | |
| 6 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Widney Lane. | 1617 yd | |
| 7 | Enter Widney Island and take the 2nd exit onto Widney Lane. | 1098 yd | |
| 8 | Turn right onto Widney Manor Road. | 117 yd | |
| 9 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Widney Road. | 235 yd | |
| 10 | Turn right onto Slater Road. | 631 yd | |
| 11 | Turn left onto Mill Lane. | 291 yd | |
| 12 | Turn right onto Poplar Road. | 290 yd | |
| 13 | Turn right onto Station Road/B4101. Continue on B4101. | 816 yd | |
| 14 | Turn right onto Earlswood Road. | 392 yd | |
| 15 | Turn left to stay on Earlswood Road. | 267 yd | |
| 16 | Turn left onto Box Trees Road. | 743 yd | |
| 17 | Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Stratford Road/A3400. | 669 yd | |
| 18 | Enter Monkspath Interchange and take the 1st exit. | 110 yd | |
| 19 | Exit the roundabout onto A34/Stratford Road. | 1298 yd | |
| 20 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Monkspath Hall Road. | 217 yd | |
| 21 | Keep left to take Monkspath Hall Road. | 846 yd | |
| 22 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Highlands Road. | 385 yd | |
| 23 | Turn right onto Cranmore Boulevard. | 444 yd | |
| 24 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Widney Lane. | 430 yd | |
| 25 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Union Road. | 656 yd | |
| 26 | Turn left. | 11 yd | |
| 27 | Turn right. | 29 yd |
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