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Mitcham #17 Pro
A 9.1 km two-stage route from Mitcham VicRoads, taking about 18 minutes through Mitcham and Ringwood. This route heads north to Warnes Road and west to Mitcham Road. With 5 school zones, 6 traffic signals, and 1 roundabout, it offers the most varied intersection types at this centre.
Watch Out For
- School zones near Mitcham Road. Five school zones on this route (tied with Route #14 for second-most). Two are near Simla Street and three near Whitehorse Road. 40 km/h during school hours.
- Whitehorse Road traffic. Major arterial with fast-moving traffic. Right turns onto and off Whitehorse Road require confident gap selection.
- 14 give way junctions. Spread across the residential streets. Side streets near Cochrane Street have limited visibility at some intersections.
- Speed transitions near Whitehorse Road. Rapid changes between 40, 50, 60, and 70 km/h. The 80 km/h zone appears briefly near the interchange.
Route Features
- 9 left turns, 14 right turns, 1 roundabout, 6 sets of traffic lights.
- 1 roundabout, near Denis Street.
- 6 traffic signals, tied with Route #13 for the most at this centre.
- 5 school zones. Watch for electronic signs at each one.
- Speed range: 50-70 km/h primarily, with brief 80 km/h sections.
Test Manoeuvres
- Kerbside stop near Dampier Grove.
Key Tips
- The northern residential area via Heatherbrae Avenue and Dampier Grove has quiet streets with give way junctions. Do not let the quiet surroundings lower your alertness.
- This route combines signals, a roundabout, give ways, and stops. Be ready to switch between intersection types quickly.
- On Simla Street, the school zone and narrow road combine to create a tricky section. Slow down early.
Other Information
Mitchem Drive Test Route Tutorial # 004
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrsvFh2JU04
Step-by-Step Directions (2 stages)
Stage 1
| 1 | Drive north on Heatherdale Road. | 1.1 km | |
| 2 | Turn right onto Mary Street. | 149 m | |
| 3 | Turn left onto Hillcrest Avenue. | 194 m | |
| 4 | Turn left onto Heatherbrae Avenue West. | 164 m | |
| 5 | Turn left onto Dampier Grove. | 54 m | |
| 6 | Turn right onto Prince Edward Avenue. | 213 m | |
| 7 | Turn right onto Warnes Road. | 133 m | |
| 8 | Turn right onto Tarrangower Avenue. | 340 m |
Stage 2
| 1 | Drive south on Dampier Grove. | 194 m | |
| 2 | Turn right onto 34/Whitehorse Road. | 972 m | |
| 3 | Turn left onto Cochrane Street. | 262 m | |
| 4 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Cochrane Street. | 190 m | |
| 5 | Turn right onto Berry Avenue. | 159 m | |
| 6 | Turn left onto Reserve Avenue. | 78 m | |
| 7 | Turn right onto Rupert Street. | 218 m | |
| 8 | Turn right onto Clive Street. | 49 m | |
| 9 | Turn left onto Sim Street. | 122 m | |
| 10 | Turn left onto Creek Road. | 337 m | |
| 11 | Turn right onto Simpson Street. | 207 m | |
| 12 | Turn right onto Mitcham Road/36. | 331 m | |
| 13 | Turn left onto Agra Street. | 245 m | |
| 14 | Turn right onto Simla Street. | 261 m | |
| 15 | Turn right to stay on Simla Street. | 10 m | |
| 16 | Bear right onto Calcutta Street. | 220 m | |
| 17 | Turn left onto Mitcham Road/36. | 218 m | |
| 18 | Turn right onto 34/Whitehorse Road. | 1.8 km | |
| 19 | Turn right onto Heatherdale Road. | 954 m |
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