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Chester #743 Pro

AUDrive
Online
20 May 2025
104
11.2 mi
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30 min
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8
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An 18.1 km route from Chester DVSA test centre, taking about 30 minutes. The route heads north-east via Capenhurst Lane to Ellesmere Port, passing through Great Sutton and Cheshire Oaks before returning via Liverpool Road. With 8 roundabouts, 12 traffic lights, and speeds from 20 to 60 mph, this route has the most traffic signals among mid-length Chester routes. A significant portion is driven at 50 mph on dual carriageway sections.

Watch Out For

Route Features

  • 4 left turns and 8 right turns
  • 8 roundabouts
  • 12 sets of traffic lights
  • Speed range: 20-60 mph, with significant 50 mph dual carriageway driving
  • Key roads: Dunkirk Way, Hope Farm Road, Thirlmere Road

Test Manoeuvres

Key Tips

  • 12 traffic lights mean frequent stop-start situations. Approach amber lights with caution and avoid rushing through.
  • On Liverpool Road returning to the centre, maintain 50 mph where the limit allows. Driving too slowly on fast roads is marked as a fault.
  • The residential sections around Ellesmere Port have 20 mph zones. Check for the speed signs early.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
1 Drive southwest. 37 yd
2 Turn right onto Chester Gates. 143 yd
3 Turn left onto A5117/Dunkirk Way. 308 yd
4 Enter Dunkirk Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A5117/Dunkirk Way. 1104 yd
5 Turn right onto Parkgate Road/A540. 1.2 mi
6 Turn right onto Capenhurst Lane. 318 yd
7 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Hope Farm Road. 1162 yd
8 Bear left onto Bridge Meadow. 123 yd
9 Turn left onto Broadland Road. 373 yd
10 Turn right onto Overpool Road. 524 yd
11 Turn right onto Chester Road/A5032. 78 yd
12 Turn left onto Woodland Road. 678 yd
13 Turn right onto Thirlmere Road. 80 yd
14 Turn left onto Windermere Road. 36 yd
15 Turn right onto Ambleside Road. 49 yd
16 Turn left to stay on Ambleside Road. 23 yd
17 Turn right onto Grasmere Road. 356 yd
18 Turn right onto Stanney Lane/B5132. 243 yd
19 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Stanney Lane/B5132. 444 yd
20 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit. 38 yd
21 Exit the roundabout onto Longlooms Road. 279 yd
22 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Longlooms Road. 228 yd
23 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Strawberry Way East/A5117. 1418 yd
24 Enter Strawberry Roundabout and take the 1st exit. 6 yd
25 Exit the roundabout onto Whitby Lane/A5032. Continue on A5032. 1721 yd
26 Bear left onto A41/Liverpool Road. 563 yd
27 Turn right onto Church Lane. 17 yd
28 Enter Backford Cross and take the 1st exit. 4 yd
29 Exit the roundabout onto A5117/Dunkirk Way. 1360 yd
30 Turn left onto Chester Gates. 143 yd
31 Turn left. 37 yd