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Wallsend #208 Free
A single-stage route from Wallsend Service Centre covering 12.5 km in about 25 minutes through Wallsend, Jesmond, North Lambton and Callaghan. This route reaches 90 km/h on University Drive near the University of Newcastle, one of the highest speed limits on any NSW driving test route. It has 8 roundabouts and 18 traffic signals, both the highest counts of any Wallsend route.
Watch Out For
- 90 km/h on University Drive. A brief section at highway speed near the University of Newcastle. You must accelerate confidently to near 90. This is the highest speed limit on any Wallsend route.
- School zone near Cowper Street. 40 km/h during school hours (8:00-9:30am and 2:30-4:00pm).
- Bike lane on Blue Gum Road. Shared with Route #207. Watch for cyclists.
- Roundabouts near Macquarie Street. One of 8 roundabouts. The Jesmond area has several roundabouts in residential streets.
Route Features
- 13 left turns, 9 right turns, 8 roundabouts, 18 sets of traffic lights.
- 8 roundabouts and 18 traffic signals. Both the most of any Wallsend route.
- Speed range 40-90 km/h. The widest range of any Wallsend route.
- 1 school zone and 1 bike lane.
Test Manoeuvres
- Kerbside stop near Kokera Street.
Key Tips
- The 90 km/h section on University Drive is brief but demanding. Accelerate smoothly and maintain lane position. Do not hesitate.
- Speed transitions are dramatic on this route (40 to 90 km/h). Watch for every speed sign and adjust promptly.
- With 18 traffic signals, this route has the most signal-controlled intersections. Practice reading light sequences, especially right-turn arrows.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
| 1 | Drive northwest. | 13 m | |
| 2 | Turn left. | 19 m | |
| 3 | Turn left onto Kokera Street. | 57 m | |
| 4 | Turn left to stay on Kokera Street. | 49 m | |
| 5 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Cowper Street. | 446 m | |
| 6 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Newcastle Road. | 90 m | |
| 7 | Turn left onto Tyrrell Street. | 192 m | |
| 8 | Turn right onto Nelson Street. | 353 m | |
| 9 | Turn left onto Devon Street. | 121 m | |
| 10 | Turn left onto Tyrrell Street. | 63 m | |
| 11 | Turn right onto Macquarie Street. | 475 m | |
| 12 | Turn left onto Charlotte Street. | 121 m | |
| 13 | Turn right onto Wentworth Street. | 65 m | |
| 14 | Turn right onto Richardson Street. | 65 m | |
| 15 | Turn left onto Macquarie Street. | 93 m | |
| 16 | Turn right onto Minmi Road. | 838 m | |
| 17 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Minmi Road. | 833 m | |
| 18 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit toward Newcastle. | 317 m | |
| 19 | Turn left onto Blue Gum Road. | 409 m | |
| 20 | Turn right onto Janet Street. | 552 m | |
| 21 | Turn left onto Sunset Boulevard. | 335 m | |
| 22 | Turn right to stay on Sunset Boulevard. | 184 m | |
| 23 | Turn left onto University Drive. | 75 m | |
| 24 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto University Drive. | 52 m | |
| 25 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit toward Wallsend/Charlestown. | 806 m | |
| 26 | Turn right toward A15/Wallsend. | 2.8 km | |
| 27 | Turn right toward Wallsend. | 190 m | |
| 28 | Enter the roundabout and take the 5th exit. | 91 m | |
| 29 | Exit the roundabout onto Cowper Street. | 130 m | |
| 30 | Make a sharp left onto Bulkara Street. | 52 m | |
| 31 | Bear left onto Cowper Street. | 170 m | |
| 32 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Kokera Street. | 49 m | |
| 33 | Turn right. | 20 m | |
| 34 | Turn left. | 45 m |
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