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Bankstown #70 Pro
The shortest Bankstown route at 7.3 km, taking 20 minutes heading west through Yagoona. Despite its length, it has 20 traffic lights (tied with Route #68 for the most) and 2 school zones. With only 9 total turns, this is the simplest route for turning but demands attention to speed limits and signals.
Watch Out For
- School zone on William Street. 40 km/h during school hours (8:00-9:30am and 2:30-4:00pm).
- Second school zone nearby. Two school zones close together. Double the risk of speed violations.
- Bike lane on Glassop Street. Check mirrors before turning left across the bike lane.
- Give way intersections in Yagoona. 5 give way points through the western residential section.
Route Features
- 6 left turns, 7 right turns, 5 roundabouts, 20 sets of traffic lights.
- 5 roundabouts, 20 sets of traffic lights, 6 stop signs, 5 give way intersections.
- Speed limits: 40 and 60 km/h only. No 50 km/h zones on this route.
- Covers Bankstown and Yagoona to the west.
Test Manoeuvres
- Kerbside stop near Lady Cutler Avenue.
Key Tips
- Two school zones close together on William Street. Know the times: 8:00-9:30am and 2:30-4:00pm.
- 20 traffic lights on a 7.3 km route means stopping roughly every 350 metres. Stay alert at every intersection.
- The jump between 40 and 60 km/h (no 50 zone) requires quick speed adjustments. Watch for speed signs at transitions.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
| 1 | Drive east on North Terrace. | 122 m | |
| 2 | Turn left onto Lady Cutler Avenue. | 254 m | |
| 3 | Turn left onto Rickard Road. | 542 m | |
| 4 | Turn left onto Chapel Road. | 152 m | |
| 5 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Chapel Road. | 183 m | |
| 6 | Turn right onto Marion Street. | 349 m | |
| 7 | Turn right to stay on Marion Street. | 1.0 km | |
| 8 | Turn right onto William Street. | 629 m | |
| 9 | Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Glassop Street. | 338 m | |
| 10 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Highland Avenue. | 349 m | |
| 11 | Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto The Crescent. | 503 m | |
| 12 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Glassop Street. | 217 m | |
| 13 | Turn right onto Allum Street. | 223 m | |
| 14 | Turn left onto Coleman Avenue. | 120 m | |
| 15 | Turn right onto Brancourt Avenue. | 386 m | |
| 16 | Turn left onto Marion Street. | 236 m | |
| 17 | Turn left to stay on Marion Street. | 180 m | |
| 18 | Turn left onto Meredith Street. | 354 m | |
| 19 | Turn right onto Rickard Road. | 757 m | |
| 20 | Turn right onto Lady Cutler Avenue. | 292 m | |
| 21 | Turn right onto North Terrace. | 121 m |
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