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Birmingham Road Test Route Map 01 (Mock)
8.81 miles
Length16.00 mins
Duration1 / 5
Route No.| # | Instruction | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Head east | 0.01 miles | 1 min |
| 2 | Turn right towards Arkadelphia Rd | 0.02 miles | 1 min |
| 3 | Turn right towards Arkadelphia Rd | 0.04 miles | 1 min |
| 4 | Turn left towards Arkadelphia Rd | 0.01 miles | 1 min |
| 5 | Turn right onto Arkadelphia Rd | 0.02 miles | 1 min |
| 6 | Turn left at the 1st cross street onto Finley Ave W | 0.32 miles | 1 min |
| 7 | Turn right onto 5th St W | 0.08 miles | 1 min |
| 8 | Turn left onto AL-378/ |
0.49 miles | 1 min |
| 9 | Head north-east on AL-378/ |
0.44 miles | 1 min |
| 10 | Turn right onto Finley Ave N | 0.15 miles | 1 min |
| 11 | Turn right onto 16th St N | 0.40 miles | 1 min |
| 12 | Turn right onto 16th Terrace N | 0.07 miles | 1 min |
| 13 | Turn left onto 6th St N | 0.02 miles | 1 min |
| 14 | Head south on 6th St N towards 16th Ct N | 0.01 miles | 1 min |
| 15 | Turn right onto 16th Ct N | 0.07 miles | 1 min |
| 16 | Turn left onto 5th St N | 0.27 miles | 1 min |
| 17 | Turn right onto 14th Ct N | 0.31 miles | 1 min |
| 18 | Head west on 14th Ct N towards 2nd St N | 0.02 miles | 1 min |
| 19 | Turn right onto 2nd St N | 0.17 miles | 1 min |
| 20 | Turn right onto 16th Ave N | 0.04 miles | 1 min |
| 21 | Head east on 16th Ave N towards 3rd St N | 0.30 miles | 1 min |
| 22 | Turn left onto 5th St N | 0.04 miles | 1 min |
| 23 | Head north on 5th St N towards 16th Ct N | 0.14 miles | 1 min |
| 24 | Continue onto 19th Ave N | 0.09 miles | 1 min |
| 25 | Turn left onto 16th St N | 0.36 miles | 1 min |
| 26 | Turn left onto AL-378/ |
1.06 miles | 2 mins |
| 27 | Turn right onto 5th St W | 0.08 miles | 1 min |
| 28 | Turn left onto Finley Ave W | 0.32 miles | 1 min |
| 29 | Turn right onto Arkadelphia Rd | 0.06 miles | 1 min |
| 30 | Turn left | 0.05 miles | 1 min |
Note: This sample route is illustrative and may not reflect the actual test routes used by the DMV. Always check the roads and directions to ensure they are safe and legal to drive. Accurate Birmingham routes are available on the app.
Route breakdown
- Total steps:
- 30
- Total distance:
- 8.81 miles
- Estimated time:
- 16 mins
- Left turns:
- 10
- Right turns:
- 13
- Straight segments:
- 7
- Residential segments:
- 27
- Main road segments:
- 3
- Longest single segment:
- 1.06 miles
Route difficulty
More challenging than average, with several junctions or traffic-heavy stretches.
Key roads
- Arkadelphia Rd – This road appears at the start and end of this mock route. Traffic can build quickly, so focus on clear signalling, early mirror checks, and making sure you’re in position before turning off.
- Finley Ave W → AL-378 / Finley Blvd – Wider main roads with a steady traffic flow. Use this section to demonstrate your lane discipline and forward planning, especially where directions change between Finley Ave and Finley Blvd.
- 16th St N → 5th St N → 14th Ct N – This part of the sample route moves you through a tighter street grid. Read each junction early, keep your speed down, and avoid rushing from one turn to the next.
- 16th Ave N → 19th Ave N – With slightly longer runs between turns you can relax a little here. Use this section to reset your spacing, and keep scanning before rejoining busier roads later on.
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