A single-stage route from Greenslopes TMR, covering 7.7 km in about 18 minutes through Greenslopes, Annerley, Tarragindi, and Holland Park West. Compared to Route #178 from the same centre, this route has far more turns (24 vs 10) and covers more suburbs, but stays within 50-60 km/h rather than reaching 70. A 20 km/h shared zone adds an unusual speed challenge.

Watch Out For

• School zone near Ekibin Road East. 40 km/h when flashing lights are active. Watch for the electronic signs.
• 20 km/h shared zone. A very low speed limit section. Easy to forget to slow down enough. Stick to the posted speed.
• Give way near Ekibin Road East. Check for traffic before proceeding. Quiet streets can still have unexpected vehicles.
• Give way near Juliette Street. Second give way intersection on the route.
• Bike lane near Sexton Street. Watch for cyclists. Do not drive in the bike lane.

Route Features

• 15 left turns, 9 right turns, 1 roundabout, 10 sets of traffic lights.
• 1 roundabout.
• 10 sets of traffic signals, mostly along Logan Road.
• Speed range: 20-60 km/h. Mostly 60 km/h on main roads, 50 in residential areas.
• Passes through 4 suburbs.

Test Manoeuvres

• Kerbside stop near Sackville Street.

Key Tips

• With 24 turns in 7.7 km, you will be turning constantly. Check mirrors and signal well before each turn.
• The 20 km/h zone requires significant deceleration. Start slowing early.
• This route has more turns than Route #178 but a lower top speed. Focus on accurate lane positioning through frequent direction changes.