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Blyth #924 Free
This is the longest test route at the Blyth centre, 23.01 km in about 39.5 minutes through Crofton, Waterloo and South Newsham. It also has the most traffic lights here, 14 sets, paired with 10 roundabouts across a 30 to 70 mph range with no 20 mph section. It reaches further north than most, taking in Stakeford Road and Station Road before returning via Renwick Road.
Watch Out For
- Heavy signal junctions, the busiest set of lights at this centre.
- Two pedestrian crossings in town.
- A give way junction where you yield before joining.
Route Features
- 10 roundabouts, give way to the right and signal left on exit.
- Five 40 mph zones and a signed roundabout to the north.
Test Manoeuvres
- A pull up on the left near Freehold Street.
Key Tips
- Anticipate the lights and ease off early to avoid harsh stops.
- Stay alert late in the drive, this route runs longest.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
| 1 | Drive northeast. | 51 yd | |
| 2 | Turn left onto Freehold Street. | 18 yd | |
| 3 | Turn right to stay on Freehold Street. | 94 yd | |
| 4 | Bear right onto Plessey Road. | 121 yd | |
| 5 | Turn right onto Union Street/B1327. | 496 yd | |
| 6 | Turn left onto Bridge Street. | 658 yd | |
| 7 | Turn right onto Renwick Road/A193. Continue on A193. | 1.8 mi | |
| 8 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A193. | 177 yd | |
| 9 | Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A189. | 1196 yd | |
| 10 | Take the exit. | 336 yd | |
| 11 | Keep right to stay on A1147. | 103 yd | |
| 12 | Keep left to take B1311. | 463 yd | |
| 13 | Turn right to take the ramp. | 398 yd | |
| 14 | Keep left to stay on A1147. | 1535 yd | |
| 15 | Turn left onto Stakeford Road. | 510 yd | |
| 16 | Turn right onto Station Road. | 87 yd | |
| 17 | Turn left onto Melrose & Jubilee Terrace. | 659 yd | |
| 18 | Turn left onto B1311. | 789 yd | |
| 19 | Stay straight to take the ramp. | 47 yd | |
| 20 | Take the exit. | 566 yd | |
| 21 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A192. | 868 yd | |
| 22 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Laverock Hall Road/A1061. | 1362 yd | |
| 23 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Laverock Hall Road/A1061. | 1049 yd | |
| 24 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto B1523. | 137 yd | |
| 25 | Turn right. | 17 yd | |
| 26 | Make a right U-turn, if permitted. | 157 yd | |
| 27 | Turn left onto South Newsham Road/B1523. Continue on B1523. | 92 yd | |
| 28 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto South Newsham Road/A1061. | 525 yd | |
| 29 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto South Newsham Road/A1061. | 1477 yd | |
| 30 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Links Road/B1329. | 1.3 mi | |
| 31 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Wellington Street. | 151 yd | |
| 32 | Make a sharp right onto Stanley Street. | 196 yd | |
| 33 | Turn right onto Carlton Street. | 64 yd | |
| 34 | Turn left onto Percy Street. | 66 yd | |
| 35 | Turn right. | 35 yd |
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