This 15.9 km Widnes test route heads east from the test centre on Everite Road, crossing into Newtown via Caldwell Road and Victoria Road before joining the dual carriageway Watkinson Way. The route continues northeast through Crow Wood on Moorfield Road, passes through Halton View along Warrington Road, then loops back through Ditton via Royal Avenue and Coronation Drive to the centre.

Watch Out For

Watkinson Way has frequent lane changes and 19 sets of traffic lights along the route. Three roundabouts require careful lane positioning and giving way to the right. The transition from 30 mph residential streets to the 70 mph dual carriageway section demands quick speed adjustment.

Route Features

Mostly 30 mph residential driving (425 segments) with short bursts at 40 mph and a brief 70 mph dual carriageway section. The route passes through seven distinct suburbs including Newtown, Lugsdale, Crow Wood, and Halton View. Expect tight residential streets around Plumpton Mews and Marzahn Way.

Key Tips

Practise roundabout entries on Watkinson Way where traffic flows quickly. On Warrington Road, watch for pedestrians near shops. Keep left after the Mersey Gateway junction and use mirrors early before lane changes on the dual carriageway. The pullover is near Ditchfield Road on the return leg.