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Auburn #148 Pro

AUDrive
Online
28 Dec 2024
398
5.8 km
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15 min
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11
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A compact 2-stage route from Auburn Service Centre covering just 5.8 km in about 15 minutes through Lidcombe and Auburn. This is the shortest Auburn route, less than half the distance of Route #149 (13.6 km). It has only 4 roundabouts and 4 traffic signals, but 7 give way intersections and 1 school zone. Speed limits range from 40 to 70 km/h. A U-turn sign near Shortland Street adds an unusual element.

Watch Out For

  • School zone near Noora/Cooba Street. 40 km/h during school hours (8:00-9:30am and 2:30-4:00pm).
  • U-turn sign near Shortland Street. Know the NSW U-turn rules. This is an unusual feature for such a short route.
  • Give way intersections in Lidcombe residential area. 7 give way signs in a small area. Easy to miss while focused on navigation.
  • Stop signs. 2 stop signs. Complete stop at each one - wheels must stop rolling.
  • Double white lines. Never cross double white lines anywhere on this route. Crossing them is an instant fail, even briefly.
  • Lane changes on Parramatta Road (60 km/h). Perform head checks before every lane change. Signal early and check mirrors and blind spots.
  • Percy Street: 40-50 km/h. Heavy vehicles often block your view on this street. Reduce speed to 40-50 km/h and be ready to stop for hidden hazards.
  • Speed humps. Slow down to approximately 25 km/h when crossing speed humps. Do not brake suddenly on them.
  • Pedestrian crossings. Always give way to pedestrians. Do not tailgate the vehicle ahead at traffic lights - leave adequate stopping distance.

Route Features

  • 11 left turns, 4 right turns, 4 roundabouts, 4 sets of traffic lights.
  • 4 roundabouts and 4 traffic signals.
  • 7 give way intersections in a compact area.
  • Speed range 40-70 km/h, reaching 70 briefly on Boorea Street.

Test Manoeuvres

  • Three-point turn on a quiet residential street. Complete the turn smoothly within the road width. Check for traffic in both directions before each movement.
  • Kerbside parking on Nora Street. Pull up within 30 cm of the kerb, parallel to the road.
  • Reverse parallel parking on El Mata Street. Park between two vehicles or markers. Check mirrors and blind spots throughout the manoeuvre.

Key Tips

  • Despite being short, this route packs 7 give way intersections, a school zone and a U-turn sign into 5.8 km. Stay alert throughout.
  • The compact residential streets around Shortland/Maud Street have narrow lanes with parked cars. Reduce speed.
  • In the parking area, keep speed to 15-20 km/h for safety and watch for reversing vehicles.
  • Route #149 covers a much larger area (13.6 km). This route is better for initial practice before tackling the longer one.
  • Do not tailgate at traffic lights. Leave space so you can see the rear tyres of the car in front - this gives you room to manoeuvre if needed.
Step-by-Step Directions (2 stages)

Stage 1

1 Drive northwest. 115 m
2 Turn left onto Percy Street. 778 m
3 Turn left onto A6/Boorea Street. 207 m
4 Bear left to stay on Boorea Street. 157 m
5 Bear right onto Yarram Street. 693 m
6 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Maud Street. 125 m
7 Turn right onto Shortland Street. 89 m
8 Turn right onto Short Street. 109 m
9 Turn left onto Keating Street. 45 m
10 Turn right onto Mills Street. 222 m
11 Turn left onto John Street. 48 m
12 Turn right onto Ann Street. 135 m

Stage 2

1 Drive east on Ann Street. 135 m
2 Turn left onto John Street. 98 m
3 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto John Street. 168 m
4 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto John Street. 194 m
5 Turn left onto Noora Street. 116 m
6 Turn left onto Cooba Street. 207 m
7 Turn left onto Yarram Street. 106 m
8 Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto John Street. 1.1 km
9 Turn left onto A44/Parramatta Road. 771 m
10 Turn left onto Percy Street. 58 m
11 Turn left. 102 m