This 15.8 km route from Widnes test centre travels southwest through Ditton Road and Speke Road, then continues along Higher Road into Liverpool. The route loops through residential streets including Leathers Lane and Blakeacre Road before heading north on Greensbridge Lane through Tarbock Green. The return passes through Ditton via Royal Avenue and Coronation Drive back to Everite Road.

Watch Out For

Speke Road has a 60 mph speed limit sign marking the transition from town to faster roads. Six right turns dominate this route, so practise right-turn positioning at junctions. Only 4 traffic lights mean most junctions are priority-based, requiring good observation at unmarked crossroads.

Route Features

A varied speed profile from 30 mph residential areas through 40 mph suburban roads to 50 mph and brief 70 mph stretches. The route covers Tarbock Green countryside via Netherley Road. Two Speed-60 waypoints near Speke Road mark a speed limit change zone. Leathers Lane and Roseheath Drive have tight residential turns.

Key Tips

On Higher Road, be ready for speed limit changes between 30 and 60 mph. At the Greensbridge Lane junction, check both directions carefully as visibility is limited by hedgerows. Through Ditton, Royal Avenue and Coronation Drive have parked cars narrowing the road. Adjust your position and use the MSM routine before each right turn.

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