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Coolaroo #34 Pro
A 9.0 km two-stage route from Coolaroo VicRoads, taking about 21 minutes through Coolaroo, Meadow Heights, and Roxburgh Park. With 10 roundabouts and zero traffic signals, this is a roundabout-focused route. The left-turn bias (11 left, 6 right) is the strongest at this centre. Speed reaches 80 km/h on Somerton Road and Pascoe Vale Road.
Watch Out For
- 10 roundabouts. Dense clusters in the Bicentennial Crescent and Roxburgh Park Drive areas. In VIC, indicate before entering and left when exiting.
- Pascoe Vale Road (80 km/h). Major road with fast traffic. Build speed to near the limit when entering. Watch for the speed change to 60 km/h at the residential transition.
- Ravenhill Boulevard/McPherson Boulevard. Wide residential streets in Roxburgh Park. The road curves and speed limit varies between 60 and 70 km/h.
- 19 give way junctions. Spread across the residential estate. Bicentennial Crescent area is especially dense.
Route Features
- 11 left turns, 9 right turns, 10 roundabouts.
- 10 roundabouts, mid-range for this centre (Route #36 has 12).
- Zero traffic signals. All Coolaroo routes have zero signals.
- Speed range: 60-80 km/h. Primarily higher speeds on connecting roads.
- No school zones or stop signs on this route.
Test Manoeuvres
- Kerbside stop near Mitta Mitta Way.
Key Tips
- With zero signals and no stop signs, this route relies entirely on roundabout and give-way skills. Know your VIC roundabout signalling thoroughly.
- The northern loop through Whiltshire Drive has gentle curves. Do not cut corners on bends.
- At 80 km/h on Somerton Road, maintain speed confidently. Driving too slowly is a fault.
Step-by-Step Directions (2 stages)
Stage 1
| 1 | Drive north. | 68 m | |
| 2 | Turn left. | 63 m | |
| 3 | Keep right at the fork. | 63 m | |
| 4 | Turn right onto Pascoe Vale Road/35. | 401 m | |
| 5 | Turn left onto Shankland Boulevard. | 348 m | |
| 6 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Shankland Boulevard. | 309 m | |
| 7 | Turn left onto Weemala Court. | 125 m | |
| 8 | Turn left to stay on Weemala Court. | 1 m | |
| 9 | Make a right U-turn to stay on Weemala Court. | 1 m | |
| 10 | Turn right to stay on Weemala Court. | 125 m | |
| 11 | Turn right onto Shankland Boulevard. | 297 m | |
| 12 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Bicentennial Crescent. | 310 m | |
| 13 | Turn right onto Hopkins Way. | 232 m | |
| 14 | Turn right onto Bicentennial Crescent. | 186 m | |
| 15 | Turn left onto Gunbower Crescent. | 406 m | |
| 16 | Turn left onto Bicentennial Crescent. | 120 m |
Stage 2
| 1 | Drive south on Bicentennial Crescent. | 75 m | |
| 2 | Turn left onto Shankland Boulevard. | 248 m | |
| 3 | Turn left onto Pascoe Vale Road/35. | 306 m | |
| 4 | Turn left onto Somerton Road/58. | 464 m | |
| 5 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Roxburgh Park Drive. | 285 m | |
| 6 | Turn right onto Manley Avenue. | 216 m | |
| 7 | Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Manley Avenue. | 260 m | |
| 8 | Turn right onto Roxburgh Park Drive. | 674 m | |
| 9 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Ravenhill Boulevard. | 228 m | |
| 10 | Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Whiltshire Drive. | 236 m | |
| 11 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto McPherson Boulevard. | 80 m | |
| 12 | Turn left onto Wise Way. | 152 m | |
| 13 | Turn left onto The Ridge. | 75 m | |
| 14 | Turn right onto Whiltshire Drive. | 105 m | |
| 15 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Ravenhill Boulevard. | 227 m | |
| 16 | Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Roxburgh Park Drive. | 968 m | |
| 17 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Somerton Road/58. | 443 m | |
| 18 | Turn right onto Pascoe Vale Road/35. | 705 m | |
| 19 | Turn left. | 148 m | |
| 20 | Turn right. | 62 m |
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