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Warrington #778 Pro
At 16.3 km and about 30 minutes, this is one of the longer routes from Warrington. It loops through Orford, Fearnhead, and Padgate with relatively few turns (5 left, 4 right) but 12 roundabouts, tied for the most in the Warrington test area. Top speed reaches 60 mph on Birchwood Park Avenue.
Watch Out For
- Crab Lane / Fearnhead Lane roundabouts. Multiple roundabouts clustered together. You need quick lane decisions at each one.
- Glover Road area. 50 mph section with roundabouts. Balance speed with observation for each roundabout approach.
- Locking Stumps Lane. Residential area with potential hazards from side roads and pedestrians.
- Fisher Avenue area. Narrow residential streets near the end of the route. Watch your positioning.
- Birchwood Way speed transitions. Speed limits change between 30 and 50 mph along this road.
Route Features
- 5 left turns and 4 right turns
- 12 roundabouts (tied for most at Warrington)
- 15 sets of traffic lights
- Speed range: 20-60 mph
- Passes through: Orford, Fearnhead, Padgate
Test Manoeuvres
- Pull up on the left near the test centre.
Key Tips
- With 12 roundabouts and only 9 turns, most junctions are roundabout-based. Practise your roundabout routine thoroughly.
- 15 traffic lights add up. Stay alert at amber lights and avoid harsh braking.
- The low turn count means longer straight stretches. Maintain speed and lane position.
Other Information
Warrington - Test 02 Birchwood & City
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
| 1 | Drive northeast on Capesthorne Road. | 260 yd | |
| 2 | Enter Poplars Island and take the 2nd exit onto Capesthorne Road. | 949 yd | |
| 3 | Enter Capesthorne Road Roundabout and take the 3rd exit. | 34 yd | |
| 4 | Exit the roundabout onto Blackbrook Avenue. | 559 yd | |
| 5 | Enter Padgate Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Birchwood Way/A574. | 1430 yd | |
| 6 | Enter College Place and take the 1st exit onto Crab Lane. | 81 yd | |
| 7 | Make a sharp right to stay on Crab Lane. | 14 yd | |
| 8 | Turn left onto Fearnhead Lane. | 1422 yd | |
| 9 | Turn left onto Blackbrook Avenue. | 417 yd | |
| 10 | Enter Padgate Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Birchwood Way/A574. | 1430 yd | |
| 11 | Enter College Place and take the 2nd exit onto Birchwood Way/A574. | 728 yd | |
| 12 | Enter George Duckworth Island and take the 1st exit onto Birchwood Park Avenue/A574. | 304 yd | |
| 13 | Enter Garrett Field Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Birchwood Park Avenue/A574. | 413 yd | |
| 14 | Enter Glover Road Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Glover Road. | 675 yd | |
| 15 | Turn right onto Lords Lane. | 280 yd | |
| 16 | Turn left onto Locking Stumps Lane. | 755 yd | |
| 17 | Enter College Place and take the 2nd exit. | 154 yd | |
| 18 | Exit the roundabout onto Birchwood Way/A574. | 1422 yd | |
| 19 | Enter Padgate Roundabout and take the 1st exit toward Padgate & Station/Longbarn. | 26 yd | |
| 20 | Turn right onto Padgate Lane. | 1099 yd | |
| 21 | Make a sharp left onto Orford Road/A50. | 723 yd | |
| 22 | Enter Hilden Place and take the 2nd exit onto Orford Green/A50. | 1284 yd | |
| 23 | Turn right onto Fisher Avenue. | 556 yd | |
| 24 | Turn left onto Sandy Lane. | 490 yd | |
| 25 | Turn right onto Festival Avenue. | 359 yd |
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