The quickest Mallusk route at 9.7 km and just over 15 minutes. It covers a compact loop through Ballyclare Road, Ballycraigy Road, and back via Scullions Road. With 3 roundabouts, 4 signals, and 9 turns, it covers the core skills in minimal time. Compared to the longest route (Route 755 at 21.7 km), this covers less than half the distance. Speeds stay within 30-60 mph.

Watch Out For

• School zone on Ballyclare Road. 20 mph during school hours. On such a short route, this single zone is a major focus point.
• Give way junctions near Ballyclare Road. Two give way points. With the route being so short, the examiner will notice every hesitation or failure to observe.
• Quick pace. 9 turns in 15 minutes leaves little recovery time. One mistake carries more weight proportionally than on longer routes.

Route Features

• 4 left turns, 5 right turns
• 3 roundabouts
• 4 sets of traffic signals
• 1 school zone
• Speed range: 30-60 mph
• Key roads: Ballyclare Road, Ballycraigy Road South, Antrim Road, Scullions Road

Test Manoeuvres

• Pull up on the left near the test centre.

Key Tips

• Treat this route as a sprint. Get your observation routine solid before test day since there is no room for slow starts.
• At the school zone, drop speed smoothly. Do not brake harshly as the examiner assesses smooth control.
• The route stays close to the test centre, so practice this exact loop repeatedly to build familiarity.

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