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Warrington #785 Free
A 15.3 km route taking about 26 minutes, heading east through Orford, Padgate, and Fearnhead towards Woolston. With 13 roundabouts and 12 traffic lights, plus speeds up to 70 mph on Manchester Road, this is a demanding all-rounder. The turn ratio is heavily left-biased (9 left vs just 3 right).
Watch Out For
- Manchester Road area (70 mph). National speed limit section near Woolston. Build speed smoothly and check mirrors regularly.
- Roundabouts near Crab Lane. Consecutive roundabouts that require rapid lane decisions.
- Glover Road. 50 mph section with roundabouts. Balance your speed with the need to observe and react at each roundabout.
- Green Lane / Padgate Lane junction. Busy area with traffic lights. Watch lane arrows on approach.
- Speed limit changes near Padgate. 50 mph signs along Birchwood Way. Adjust speed promptly.
Route Features
- 9 left turns and 3 right turns
- 13 roundabouts
- 12 sets of traffic lights
- Speed range: 20-70 mph
- Passes through: Orford, Padgate, Fearnhead
Test Manoeuvres
- Pull up on the left near the test centre.
Key Tips
- 13 roundabouts is above the Warrington average. Consistent signalling on exit is what examiners look for.
- Only 3 right turns means most junctions are left turns or roundabouts. Do not neglect your right mirror checks.
- The 70 mph stretch requires you to show you can handle national speed limit roads confidently.
Other Information
Warrington - 06DrivingTest Route
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
| 1 | Drive northeast on Hughes Avenue. | 128 yd | |
| 2 | Turn right onto Caldbeck Avenue. | 128 yd | |
| 3 | Turn left onto Capesthorne Road. | 91 yd | |
| 4 | Enter Poplars Island and take the 3rd exit onto Poplars Avenue. | 680 yd | |
| 5 | Turn left onto Orford Green/A50. | 67 yd | |
| 6 | Enter Hilden Place and take the 2nd exit onto Orford Road/A50. | 334 yd | |
| 7 | Bear left onto Birchwood Way/A574. | 12 yd | |
| 8 | Turn left to stay on Birchwood Way/A574. | 1104 yd | |
| 9 | Enter Padgate Roundabout and take the 3rd exit toward Padgate & Station/Longbarn. | 422 yd | |
| 10 | Turn left onto Green Lane. | 1455 yd | |
| 11 | Turn left onto Manchester Road/A57. | 1.3 mi | |
| 12 | Bear left onto Woolston Grange Avenue. | 67 yd | |
| 13 | Enter Chesford Grange Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Woolston Grange Avenue/B5210. | 935 yd | |
| 14 | Enter Hardwick Grange Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Woolston Grange Avenue/B5210. | 696 yd | |
| 15 | Enter Kingsland Grange Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Woolston Grange Avenue/B5210. | 690 yd | |
| 16 | Enter Woolston Grange Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Woolston Grange Avenue/B5210. | 303 yd | |
| 17 | Enter College Place and take the 3rd exit onto Birchwood Way/A574. | 1568 yd | |
| 18 | Enter George Duckworth Island and take the 1st exit onto Birchwood Park Avenue/A574. | 304 yd | |
| 19 | Enter Garrett Field Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Birchwood Park Avenue/A574. | 413 yd | |
| 20 | Enter Glover Road Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Glover Road. | 675 yd | |
| 21 | Turn right onto Lords Lane. | 280 yd | |
| 22 | Turn left onto Locking Stumps Lane. | 755 yd | |
| 23 | Turn left onto Enfield Park Road. | 861 yd | |
| 24 | Enter Capesthorne Road Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Capesthorne Road. | 926 yd | |
| 25 | Enter Poplars Island and take the 2nd exit onto Capesthorne Road. | 137 yd | |
| 26 | Turn right onto Caldbeck Avenue. | 128 yd | |
| 27 | Turn left onto Hughes Avenue. | 116 yd |
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