A 12.4 km two-stage route that heads north into Carrum Downs, making it unique among Frankston routes. It has the fewest turns (only 18) and fewest give way intersections (9) at this centre, with 5 roundabouts, 6 traffic signals, and a maximum speed of 70 km/h. Only 1 school zone makes speed management simpler than most Frankston routes.

Watch Out For

• School zone near Downs Road. The only school zone on this route. 40 km/h during school hours.
• Titan Drive area (Carrum Downs). The route extends north into industrial/commercial Carrum Downs. Unfamiliar territory for drivers who only practise near the test centre.
• Roundabouts near Lathams Road. Two roundabouts on the northern loop near Stephenson Road. Larger roundabouts than the residential ones further south.
• 6 traffic signals. Concentrated along the main roads connecting Seaford to Carrum Downs.

Route Features

• 7 left turns, 11 right turns, 5 roundabouts, 6 sets of traffic lights.
• 5 roundabouts, including 2 larger ones in the Lathams Road area.
• 6 traffic signals, moderate compared to the westbound routes (8 signals each).
• Speed zones: 50 km/h near Maple Street, 60 km/h through residential areas, 70 km/h on Lathams Road and Titan Drive.
• Only 9 give way intersections, the fewest at Frankston.

Test Manoeuvres

• Kerbside stop near McBride Crescent in Frankston North.

Key Tips

• The Carrum Downs extension via Titan Drive and Aster Avenue is the only Frankston route going this far north. Make at least one practice run through this area.
• With only 18 turns, this route emphasises straight-line driving and roundabout skills over intersection management.
• The Emanuel Drive and Lucas Crescent residential loop appears in several Frankston routes. Practise this area for multiple route coverage.