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Butler #223 Pro
A single-stage route from Butler DVS Centre, covering 13.5 km in about 23 minutes through Butler, Merriwa, Quinns Rocks, and Jindalee. This route heads south and east, with 18 roundabouts and only 3 traffic signals. Speed limits reach 70 km/h on Marmion Avenue and Connolly Drive, with 60 km/h dominating the route.
Watch Out For
- 18 roundabouts. The lowest roundabout count of any Butler route, but still extremely high. In WA, signal on entry, signal left when exiting.
- Marmion Avenue (70 km/h). A major arterial road. Maintain the speed limit and watch for merging traffic.
- Santa Barbara Parade. Through Merriwa. Watch for speed limit changes entering this suburb.
- 6 left turns, 9 right turns. Right-turn dominant.
- Shepperton Drive/Captiva Approach area. Eastern section through Jindalee with 60 km/h limit.
Route Features
- 6 left turns, 9 right turns, 18 roundabouts, 3 sets of traffic lights.
- 18 roundabouts.
- 3 sets of traffic signals.
- Speed range: 50-70 km/h. Predominantly 60 km/h.
- Main roads: Marmion Avenue, Connolly Drive, Butler Boulevard.
Test Manoeuvres
- Kerbside stop near Benenden Avenue.
Key Tips
- 18 roundabouts is the fewest at Butler, but still far more than most test centres. Maintain consistent technique.
- The route covers 4 suburbs. Be familiar with the road layout in Merriwa and Quinns Rocks.
- With 15 total turns, the route is more about sustained speed management and roundabout handling than frequent direction changes.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
| 1 | Drive west on Delvin Lane. | 19 m | |
| 2 | Turn right onto Camus Lane. | 42 m | |
| 3 | Turn right onto Hollyford Parade. | 68 m | |
| 4 | Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Benenden Avenue. | 130 m | |
| 5 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Benenden Avenue. | 134 m | |
| 6 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Benenden Avenue. | 661 m | |
| 7 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Connolly Drive. | 624 m | |
| 8 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Connolly Drive. | 680 m | |
| 9 | Enter Beechwood Park and take the 2nd exit onto Connolly Drive. | 188 m | |
| 10 | Turn left onto Captiva Approach. | 356 m | |
| 11 | Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Shepperton Drive. | 88 m | |
| 12 | Turn right onto Lukin Drive. | 1.3 km | |
| 13 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto 71/Marmion Avenue. | 796 m | |
| 14 | Bear right onto Santa Barbara Parade. | 311 m | |
| 15 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Santa Barbara Parade. | 385 m | |
| 16 | Turn left onto Morialta Avenue. | 333 m | |
| 17 | Turn right onto Tapping Way. | 305 m | |
| 18 | Turn left onto Robinson Avenue. | 322 m | |
| 19 | Turn right onto Ocean Drive. | 211 m | |
| 20 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit. | 32 m | |
| 21 | Exit the roundabout onto Camira Way. | 326 m | |
| 22 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Camira Way. | 287 m | |
| 23 | Turn right onto Santa Barbara Parade. | 259 m | |
| 24 | Turn left onto St Barnabas Boulevard. | 176 m | |
| 25 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto St Barnabas Boulevard. | 328 m | |
| 26 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto St Barnabas Boulevard. | 249 m | |
| 27 | Turn left onto Pitcairn Entrance. | 103 m | |
| 28 | Turn left onto 71/Marmion Avenue. | 222 m | |
| 29 | Turn right to stay on 71/Marmion Avenue. | 313 m | |
| 30 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto 71/Marmion Avenue. | 1.8 km | |
| 31 | Turn right onto Benenden Avenue. | 178 m | |
| 32 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Benenden Avenue. | 145 m | |
| 33 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Benenden Avenue. | 391 m | |
| 34 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Benenden Avenue. | 309 m | |
| 35 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Exmouth Drive. | 39 m | |
| 36 | Turn right onto Butler Boulevard. | 95 m | |
| 37 | Make a right U-turn to stay on Butler Boulevard, if permitted. | 322 m |
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