Key points
- School-run times
- Changing character
- Right turns into side roads
- Practised with dual controls
Another Cheetham Hill test-route road: a long radial with shops, synagogues and schools, then faster sections towards Prestwich.
Where it is
Bury New Road (A56) — Strangeways and Cheetham Hill through Broughton to Prestwich and Whitefield.
What catches learners out
- School-run times. Children crossing and parked cars at drop-off and pick-up.
- Changing character. City-style junctions near Strangeways, then faster suburban stretches.
- Right turns into side roads. Positioning and a safe gap in oncoming traffic.
How we teach it
We practise it at different times of day so it holds no surprises on test day.
On the driving test
This road appears on reported driving-test routes for: Cheetham Hill.
Areas nearby
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Frequently asked questions
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Sources
- GOV.UK — The Highway Code
- GOV.UK — Learner drivers on motorways (from 4 June 2018)
- Transport for Greater Manchester — roads and travel
Published by SQ Driving School, a brand owned and managed by DriveSQ. Checked on 16 October 2026. Rules, fees and test centres change — always confirm on GOV.UK before you book.