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Albany #273 Pro

AUDrive
Online
09 Jul 2025
47
9.7 km
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24 min
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8
6
23

A 9.72 km, two-stage PDA route from the Albany licensing centre, taking about 24 minutes and covering the widest north-south area of all Albany routes. This route has the highest roundabout count at 23, with almost the entire route in 50 km/h zones (only a brief 60 km/h section). It favours left turns (8 left, 6 right), looping through residential streets from Barker Road in the north to Collie Street in the south. Like all Albany routes, there are zero traffic signals.

Watch Out For

  • 23 roundabouts, the most of any Albany route. Expect a roundabout roughly every 400 metres. WA rules: signal on entry (left indicator for left, right indicator for right, no signal for straight) and always signal left when exiting. Maintaining concentration across this many roundabouts is the key challenge.
  • 10 give way intersections. The highest give way count of all three routes. Many are at T-intersections in residential areas. Come to a complete stop if visibility is limited.
  • Pedestrian crossings on Lockyer Avenue. Two crossings in the commercial strip. Watch for pedestrians stepping out, especially near shops.

Route Features

Test Manoeuvres

  • Pullover and resume. The pullover point is in the northern residential area near Stead Road. Check mirrors, signal left, stop close to the kerb, then signal and head check before pulling out.

Key Tips

  • With 23 roundabouts, this route tests your ability to stay focused over repetitive manoeuvres. Do not become complacent. Treat each roundabout individually.
  • The 8 left turns (vs 6 right) mean fewer complex gap selections, but left turns still require mirror checks and correct lane positioning.
  • Compared to Route #272 (21 roundabouts, more 60 km/h), this route is almost all 50 km/h. Keep a steady pace and avoid creeping below the limit, which can also lose marks.
Step-by-Step Directions (2 stages)

Stage 1

1 Drive north on Collie Street. 46 m
2 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Collie Street. 257 m
3 Turn right onto Grey Street West. 132 m
4 Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto York Street. 169 m
5 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto York Street. 122 m
6 Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto 30/Albany Highway. 497 m
7 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Sanford Road. 257 m
8 Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Stead Road. 217 m
9 Turn right onto Barker Road. 259 m
10 Turn right onto Graham Street. 165 m
11 Turn left onto Sanford Road. 317 m
12 Turn left. 231 m
13 Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit. 138 m
14 Turn left. 56 m

Stage 2

1 Drive east. 67 m
2 Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit. 237 m
3 Turn right onto Sanford Road. 482 m
4 Turn left onto Minna Street. 378 m
5 Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Lockyer Avenue. 147 m
6 Turn left onto Vine Street. 447 m
7 Turn left onto Middleton Road. 305 m
8 Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Campbell Road. 210 m
9 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Campbell Road. 402 m
10 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Campbell Road. 247 m
11 Turn left onto David Street. 22 m
12 Turn left onto Park Road. 113 m
13 Turn right onto North Road. 332 m
14 Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Lockyer Avenue. 99 m
15 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Lockyer Avenue. 221 m
16 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Lockyer Avenue. 236 m
17 Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Lockyer Avenue. 173 m
18 Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto St Emilie Way. 117 m
19 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Aberdeen Street. 154 m
20 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Aberdeen Street. 216 m
21 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Aberdeen Street. 237 m
22 Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Peels Place. 157 m
23 Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto York Street. 109 m
24 Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Stirling Terrace/257. 147 m
25 Turn right onto Collie Street. 82 m