Sale (Manchester) Driving Test Routes – Pass Rate, Common Faults & Practice Tips(2026 Updated)
Practice the most commonly used Sale driving test routes with Google Maps.
No app. No sign-up. Practice exactly where you’ll be tested.
No app. No sign-up. Practice exactly where you’ll be tested — on Google Maps.
Practice the most commonly used Sale driving test routes with Google Maps.
No app. No sign-up. Practice exactly where you’ll be tested.
If you’re preparing for your practical test at Sale Driving Test Centre, these practice routes help you become familiar with the local roads, junctions, and driving conditions examiners regularly use.
All routes are designed for real-world test practice and open directly in Google Maps, so your practice experience closely matches the actual exam environment.
The Sale (Manchester) Driving Test Centre is a local DVSA test centre serving the Trafford area. Driving tests here usually take place on a mix of residential streets and nearby town roads, reflecting everyday driving conditions around Sale.
📍 Address: 36–38 Poplar Grove, Sale, M33 7ER
📞 DVSA Contact: 0300 200 1122
🚻 Toilets: Available
♿ Disabled access: Yes, including accessible facilities
This information is provided to help candidates become familiar with the test centre location and facilities before test day.
Multiple Sale driving test practice routes based on real test patterns
Residential roads, busy junctions, roundabouts, and test-area hotspots
Independent driving–style routes commonly used by examiners
One-click access via Google Maps (no downloads required)
Practising in Google Maps allows you to:
Use the same navigation interface you’ll see on test day
Preview the route layout before driving
Focus on road awareness instead of learning a new app
Practise safely and realistically in your own time
There’s no account setup, no extra software, and no route imports — just open and practise.
Learners often find the Sale test area demanding due to:
Frequent parked vehicles on residential streets
Busy junctions and multi-lane roundabouts
Changing speed limits near main roads
School-hour traffic and pedestrian activity
Practising these routes helps you anticipate hazards and build confidence before your test.
Before driving
Open the route in Google Maps
Review the full route layout in advance
During practice
Drive as if on test: mirror checks, signals, and speed control
Before driving, review the full practice route in Google Maps to understand the intended path.
After practice
Repeat difficult sections
Focus on junctions or roundabouts that felt rushed or unclear
These Sale driving test routes are ideal for:
Learners preparing for a first practical test
Drivers re-taking the test at Sale
Instructors supporting students in the Sale / Trafford area
Anyone wanting structured, realistic test-area practice
Practising the right routes builds confidence, reduces surprises, and helps you feel more in control on test day.
👉 Open the Sale driving test routes in Google Maps and practise at your own pace — exactly where you’ll be tested.
This Sale (Manchester) driving test route pack includes carefully selected practice routes based on real test-area roads.
Each route is designed to reflect real driving test conditions and may include:
Residential streets commonly used during the test
Busy junctions and local roundabouts
Typical speed limit changes and everyday traffic scenarios
All routes open directly in Google Maps.
No app downloads. No account registration required.
Practice in the same navigation environment used on test day.
Simply tap a route to open it in Google Maps and review it before driving.
During practice, always drive safely and follow UK traffic laws.
2026 Latest Sale Road Test Route Preview
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Passed first time in Sale! The routes helped me master the tricky lane changes on Washway Road and the busy roundabouts near the M60. Knowing exactly what to expect gave me so much confidence. Highly recommended!--Sarah L., Jan 2026
I had a 2:40 PM test during school run hours. The guide for Poplar Grove and local residential streets was spot on. Dealing with meeting situations and parked cars was much easier after practicing these routes.— David K., Dec 2025
The examiner's route was almost identical to the ones I practiced here! The Sat Nav directions for Marsland Road were perfect. If you're nervous about your Sale driving test, get these routes. — Chloe M., Jan 2026
A: If possible, try to avoid peak rush hour times (08:00–09:30 and 15:30–17:00), as Washway Road (A56) becomes heavily congested. The slots between 10:00 and 14:00 are generally considered more manageable, as the traffic flow is lighter and road conditions are clearer.
A: Yes, the test centre is located on Poplar Grove and provides free parking for candidates. It is recommended to arrive 10–15 minutes before your appointment; avoid arriving too early to ensure you don't obstruct candidates returning from the previous set of tests.
A: In Sale, approximately 4 out of 5 candidates will be asked to follow directions from a Sat Nav for about 20 minutes. The remaining 1 in 5 will be required to follow traffic signs instead.
These routes are based on real test-area roads commonly used during driving tests in Sale.
No. All routes open directly in Google Maps.
Yes. They are designed to help learners become familiar with local test-area roads.
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