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Wendouree Ballarat #111 Free
A single-stage, 10.3 km route from the Wendouree Ballarat Testing Centre, taking about 20 minutes. The route loops through Wendouree, past Lake Wendouree, and into Ballarat Central. It features 4 roundabouts, only 4 traffic lights, and notably 6 school zone markers along the route. Speed limits range from 40 to 70 km/h.
Watch Out For
- School zones along Wendouree Parade and Forest Street. 6 school zone markers along the route. 40 km/h during school hours. Multiple zones are clustered together, so stay at 40 km/h through the entire stretch.
- Roundabouts near Macarthur Street. 4 roundabouts in total. In VIC, indicate before entering: left signal for left turn, right signal for right turn, no signal for straight ahead. Always signal left when exiting.
- Stop sign near Creswick Road. Must come to a complete stop.
- 40 km/h zone near Burnbank Street. A reduced speed area in what otherwise feels like a 60 km/h road.
Route Features
- 14 left turns, 11 right turns, 4 roundabouts, 4 sets of traffic lights.
- 4 roundabouts, 4 traffic signals, 1 stop sign.
- 5 give way intersections.
- Speed limits: 40, 50, 60 and 70 km/h.
- 2 bike lane sections near Wendouree Parade.
Test Manoeuvres
- Kerbside stop on Learmonth Road Service Road.
Key Tips
- The 6 school zones are the defining challenge. Drive through Wendouree during school hours and you will be at 40 km/h for extended sections.
- With only 4 traffic lights, most intersections are controlled by roundabouts or give way signs. Stay alert for priority rules.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
| 1 | Drive south. | 66 m | |
| 2 | Turn right. | 21 m | |
| 3 | Turn right onto Learmonth Road Service Road. | 79 m | |
| 4 | Turn left. | 36 m | |
| 5 | Turn left onto Learmonth Road/C287. Continue on C287. | 1.4 km | |
| 6 | Turn right onto Forest Street. | 209 m | |
| 7 | Turn right onto Gregory Street. | 172 m | |
| 8 | Turn left onto Colpin Avenue. | 194 m | |
| 9 | Turn left onto Wendouree Parade. | 169 m | |
| 10 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Wendouree Parade. | 998 m | |
| 11 | Turn left onto Martin Avenue. | 193 m | |
| 12 | Turn right onto Gregory Street. | 216 m | |
| 13 | Turn right onto Burnbank Street. | 358 m | |
| 14 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Burnbank Street. | 393 m | |
| 15 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Macarthur Street. | 168 m | |
| 16 | Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Macarthur Street. | 91 m | |
| 17 | Turn left onto Fore Street. | 262 m | |
| 18 | Turn left onto Oddie Street. | 49 m | |
| 19 | Turn right onto Drummond Street North/C305. | 242 m | |
| 20 | Turn left onto Mill Street. | 214 m | |
| 21 | Turn left onto Loch Avenue. | 278 m | |
| 22 | Turn left onto A300/Creswick Road. | 301 m | |
| 23 | Turn right onto Macarthur Street. | 132 m | |
| 24 | Turn left onto Baird Street. | 246 m | |
| 25 | Bear left onto Beaufort Crescent. | 186 m | |
| 26 | Turn right onto A300/Creswick Road. | 492 m | |
| 27 | Turn left onto Howitt Street/C287. Continue on C287. | 3.1 km | |
| 28 | Turn right. | 45 m | |
| 29 | Turn right onto Learmonth Road Service Road. | 20 m | |
| 30 | Turn left. | 26 m |
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