At 26.4 km, this is the longest Widnes test route. It heads west through Ditton on Royal Avenue and Liverpool Road, then north via Hough Green Road into Parklands and Cronton. The route joins Cronton Road heading northeast to the M57 motorway, travels north past Prescot, then loops east through Whiston on Dragon Lane and Old Lane before returning via Prescot Road and Hough Green.

Watch Out For

This route includes motorway driving on the M57 and Prescot Bypass at 70 mph, testing merge and exit skills. Four roundabouts including the busy Tarbock Roundabout require confident lane selection. Fifteen traffic lights and eight right turns demand sustained concentration over the 40-minute drive.

Route Features

The longest route from Widnes at over 26 km and 40 minutes. Covers urban 30 mph streets, 40 mph suburban roads, and 70 mph motorway sections. Passes through Cronton village with narrow lanes before the fast M57 merge. Dragon Lane and Stoney Lane in Whiston are quiet residential roads with 20 mph zones.

Test Manoeuvres

Pullover near the start on Everite Road. Motorway joining and exiting on the M57 is a key independent driving section. Expect sat-nav following through the Prescot area.

Key Tips

Build speed smoothly on the M57 slip road and check mirrors before merging. At Tarbock Roundabout, get into the correct lane early as traffic is fast. Through Cronton, Chapel Lane is narrow with passing places. On the return, Prescot Road has speed cameras near Stockswell Road.