A 17.9 km route from Mallusk taking around 26 minutes. This is one of three Mallusk routes that includes 70 mph driving, with a stretch on The Longshot north of Ballyrobert. The route follows Antrim Road northward through Ballyvesey Road and Ballyrobert Road. With only 8 turns (4 left, 4 right), it is the least turn-heavy route from this centre, focusing instead on speed management.

Watch Out For

• 70 mph section on The Longshot. Build up to 70 mph promptly when the national speed limit applies. Driving significantly below the limit on a clear dual carriageway is a fault.
• School zone on Ballyclare Road. 20 mph during school hours. After driving at 60-70 mph, transitioning to 20 mph requires early braking.
• 5 roundabouts with speed transitions. Approaching a roundabout after a 60 mph section requires early planning. Start slowing well in advance.
• Give way junctions. Two give way points where you must show full observation before joining the main road.

Route Features

• 4 left turns, 4 right turns (fewest turns in Mallusk)
• 5 roundabouts
• 4 sets of traffic signals
• 1 school zone
• Speed range: 30-70 mph (includes dual carriageway)
• Key roads: The Longshot, Antrim Road, Ballyrobert Road, Ballyclare Road

Test Manoeuvres

• Pull up on the left near the test centre.

Key Tips

• On The Longshot, use your mirrors before changing lanes and when building speed. Demonstrate confident motorway-style driving.
• The speed drops from 70 to 30 mph are significant. Begin braking early and check your speedometer as you enter the lower limit zone.
• With few turns but several roundabouts, lane positioning at roundabouts is the main skill tested here.