This 16.2 km route from Widnes heads south on Marshgate and Speke Road, then travels west along Higher Road into the Speke area of Liverpool. The route loops through residential streets via Ganworth Road and Central Way, then heads south through Hale on Ramsbrook Lane before returning north through Hale Bank to the test centre.

Watch Out For

Speke Road transitions from 30 mph to 60 mph with a clear speed limit sign. Ramsbrook Lane is a fast 60 mph country road with blind bends and no street lighting. Six left turns and only two right turns mean you must demonstrate strong left-turn technique. The route has minimal traffic lights (5), relying on observation at give-way junctions.

Route Features

A blend of town, suburban, and rural driving. The Speke residential area around Ganworth Road and Central Way has 20 mph zones with speed humps. Ramsbrook Lane offers a stretch of open 60 mph driving through farmland. Hale Bank features narrow streets with terraced houses and on-street parking throughout.

Key Tips

Accelerate promptly to 60 mph on Speke Road once past the speed sign. On Ramsbrook Lane, position your car carefully through bends and be prepared for oncoming traffic on the single-track sections. Through Hale Bank, give way to oncoming vehicles between parked cars. The pullover test is practised near the start on Everite Road.

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