An 11.1 km two-stage route from Mitcham VicRoads, taking about 21 minutes through Mitcham, Vermont, Ringwood, and Heathmont. Like Route #10, this route has zero traffic signals and zero roundabouts, relying entirely on 22 give way junctions and 4 stop signs. Speed limits reach 80 km/h on Canterbury Road, with long stretches at 70 and 80 km/h.

Watch Out For

• Canterbury Road (80 km/h). Extended high-speed section running east to Balfour Avenue. Maintain speed near the limit. Watch for the school zone near Balfour Avenue.
• 22 give way junctions. The second-highest count at this centre after Route #13. Concentrated in the Beddoe Road and Lusk Drive residential areas south of the centre.
• Heatherdale Road give way. Joining from a side street onto a faster road. Check thoroughly for traffic from both directions.
• School zone near Canterbury Road. Two school zones on this route. 40 km/h during school hours.

Route Features

• 7 left turns, 10 right turns.
• Zero traffic signals and zero roundabouts. Along with Route #10, one of only two signal-free routes from this centre.
• 22 give way junctions, second-highest at this centre.
• Speed range: 50-80 km/h. Long stretches at 70 and 80 km/h on Canterbury Road and the eastern approach.
• Covers the widest area of any Mitcham route except Route #13.

Test Manoeuvres

• Kerbside stop near Centre Road in Vermont.

Key Tips

• Without any signals or roundabouts, every intersection is give-way or stop-sign controlled. Stay alert at every cross street.
• The southern loop via Abbey Walk has quiet cul-de-sacs but tight turns. Reduce speed for the narrow bends.
• On the Canterbury Road service road, watch for merging traffic. The service road runs parallel to the main road at lower speed.

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