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Geraldton #266 Pro
An 11.2 km route from Geraldton Department of Transport with 3 stages, the most of any Geraldton route. Completed in about 21 minutes, it has the highest number of traffic signals (7) and includes 2 school zones. The route also briefly reaches 110 km/h on NW Coastal Highway, combining residential driving with highway speed.
Watch Out For
- School zone near Cathedral Avenue. 40 km/h during school hours (7:30-9:00am and 2:30-4:00pm in WA). Easy to miss if you are focused on other traffic.
- Second school zone nearby. Two school zones in quick succession. Stay at 40 km/h until you pass the end-of-zone sign.
- NW Coastal Highway (110 km/h). Short highway section. Accelerate promptly and merge safely. Like Route #265, you must reach near the speed limit.
- 7 sets of traffic signals. More signals than any other Geraldton route. Watch for amber lights, especially on Wittenoom Street and Bayly Street.
- Give way near Cathedral Avenue. Check right before proceeding. This is close to the school zones, so be extra attentive.
Route Features
- 13 left turns, 14 right turns, 6 roundabouts, 7 sets of traffic lights.
- 3 stages with mid-route resets. The most complex route structure at this centre.
- Speed zones: 50, 60, 70, and 110 km/h, plus 40 km/h school zones.
- Key roads: Cathedral Avenue, Shenton Street, Pass Street, Chapman Road, Phelps Street.
Test Manoeuvres
- Pullover near Gummer Avenue. Check mirrors, signal left, stop close to the kerb, and apply the handbrake.
Key Tips
- With 3 stages, expect two stops where the examiner resets the test. Use these pauses to refocus.
- The school zones near Cathedral Avenue are the biggest trap. If your test is during school hours, drop to 40 km/h immediately at the sign.
- Nearly equal left (10) and right (9) turns means you will be changing direction constantly. Keep your head checks consistent at every turn.
- At roundabouts, signal on entry per WA rules and always signal left when exiting.
Step-by-Step Directions (3 stages)
Stage 1
| 1 | Drive east on Eastward Road. | 114 m | |
| 2 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Pass Street. | 1.2 km | |
| 3 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Eighth Street. | 45 m | |
| 4 | Turn right onto 1/North West Coastal Highway. | 115 m | |
| 5 | Turn left onto Phelps Street. | 688 m | |
| 6 | Bear left onto Chapman Road. | 246 m | |
| 7 | Turn left onto Bayly Street. | 209 m | |
| 8 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bayly Street. | 24 m | |
| 9 | Turn left onto Wittenoom Street. | 340 m | |
| 10 | Turn right onto Arnold Street. | 59 m | |
| 11 | Turn right onto Ainsworth Street. | 302 m | |
| 12 | Turn right onto Bayly Street. | 418 m | |
| 13 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto George Road. | 106 m | |
| 14 | Turn left onto Eastern Road. | 150 m | |
| 15 | Turn right onto Kelly Street. | 85 m | |
| 16 | Turn right onto Thomas Avenue. | 136 m | |
| 17 | Turn right onto Gummer Avenue. | 82 m | |
| 18 | Turn left. | 42 m |
Stage 2
| 1 | Drive northeast. | 42 m | |
| 2 | Turn right onto Gummer Avenue. | 82 m | |
| 3 | Turn right onto Thomas Avenue. | 102 m | |
| 4 | Turn right onto Brede Street. | 165 m | |
| 5 | Turn left onto George Road. | 171 m | |
| 6 | Turn left onto Durlacher Street. | 183 m | |
| 7 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Maitland Street. | 269 m | |
| 8 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Cathedral Avenue. | 380 m | |
| 9 | Turn left onto Shenton Street. | 245 m | |
| 10 | Turn left onto Durlacher Street. | 86 m | |
| 11 | Turn right onto Elizabeth Street. | 69 m | |
| 12 | Turn right onto Gertrude Street. | 219 m |
Stage 3
| 1 | Drive north on Gertrude Street. | 219 m | |
| 2 | Turn left onto Elizabeth Street. | 83 m | |
| 3 | Turn left onto Durlacher Street. | 86 m | |
| 4 | Turn right onto Shenton Street. | 244 m | |
| 5 | Turn left onto Cathedral Avenue. | 533 m | |
| 6 | Take the ramp. | 599 m | |
| 7 | Turn right onto Eastward Road. | 222 m |
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