A 10.3 km route heading south through residential Orford towards Manchester Road and Woolston, taking about 23 minutes. This route has just 2 roundabouts, the fewest of any Warrington route, but 12 traffic lights. The maximum speed is only 40 mph, making it entirely urban. Turns are perfectly balanced at 8 left and 8 right.

Watch Out For

• O'Leary Street / Norris Street area. Tight residential streets with cars parked on both sides. You may need to give way to oncoming traffic.
• Manchester Road (40 mph). Busy main road. Watch for bus stops and pedestrians crossing between parked vehicles.
• Padgate Lane junction. Complex junction with traffic lights. Position correctly for your intended direction.
• Hillock Lane. Narrow lane with limited visibility at the junction. Take your time when emerging.
• 12 traffic lights with max 40 mph. Frequent stops with short gaps between lights. Smooth acceleration and braking are essential.

Route Features

• 8 left turns and 8 right turns
• 2 roundabouts (fewest at Warrington)
• 12 sets of traffic lights
• Speed range: 20-40 mph (entirely urban)
• Passes through: Orford, Woolston, Padgate

Test Manoeuvres

• Pull up on the left near the test centre.

Key Tips

• Only 2 roundabouts but 12 traffic lights. This is a traffic-light-heavy route where signal awareness is key.
• Max 40 mph keeps everything urban. Focus on hazard perception in built-up areas.
• With 16 turns evenly split, you will be turning frequently. Maintain consistent mirror checks before every manoeuvre.

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