A short 6.5 km two-stage route from Mitcham VicRoads, taking about 14 minutes through Mitcham and Vermont. This route has zero traffic signals, relying entirely on give way junctions (7), stop signs (2), and roundabouts (2). Speed limits reach 80 km/h on Canterbury Road, the highest at this centre.

Watch Out For

• Canterbury Road (80 km/h). You must build speed to near the limit. Driving 50 in an 80 zone is marked as a serious fault. Merge carefully when entering from side streets.
• School zone near Canterbury Road. 40 km/h during school hours. The transition from 80 to 40 km/h is abrupt if the zone is active.
• School zone on Purches Street. Second school zone on the northern section. Check the electronic signs for active times.
• Speed changes on the western loop. Rapid transitions between 50, 60, 70, and 80 km/h zones. Watch signs carefully after each intersection.

Route Features

• 6 left turns, 7 right turns, 2 roundabouts.
• Zero traffic signals. The only signal-free route at this centre (tied with Route #15).
• 2 roundabouts near Denis Street.
• Speed range: 50-80 km/h. Multiple speed tiers across a short distance.
• 7 give way junctions, concentrated on the southern residential loop.

Test Manoeuvres

• Kerbside stop near Adele Street.

Key Tips

• With no signals, you rely on give way rules at every intersection. In VIC, give way to the right at uncontrolled crossroads.
• The speed changes are the main challenge. Practice 80-to-40 braking for the school zone on Canterbury Road.
• At the roundabouts on Denis Street, indicate before entering (left for left, right for right) and indicate left when exiting.

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