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Rockdale #709 Pro
An 8.7 km, two-stage route from Rockdale Service Centre through Kogarah, Bexley and Carlton. This is the most roundabout-heavy route from Rockdale with 12 roundabouts but only 4 traffic lights, the opposite of signal-heavy routes like #45. Speed limits stay between 40 and 60 km/h with most of the route in 50 km/h residential streets.
Watch Out For
- Four school zones near Shirley Street. 40 km/h during school hours (8:00–9:30am and 2:30–4:00pm). More school zones than any other Rockdale route.
- 12 roundabouts in quick succession. Many are in residential streets around Guinea Street and Railway Street. Give way to the right at each one, signal left when exiting.
- Stop sign near Shirley Street. Come to a complete stop.
- Pedestrian crossing near Bexley. Be ready to stop for pedestrians.
Route Features
- 11 left turns and 11 right turns
- 12 roundabouts (most of all Rockdale routes), only 4 traffic lights
- Speed limits: 40–60 km/h, predominantly 50 km/h residential
- 5 give way intersections, 4 school zones
- Key roads: Queen Victoria Street, Harrow Road, Railway Street, Verdun Street
Test Manoeuvres
- Kerbside stop near Wallace Street, Rockdale.
Key Tips
- Practice roundabout technique before this route. 12 roundabouts means constant checking right, signalling and lane positioning.
- The 4 school zones are concentrated near Shirley Street. If testing during school hours, drop to 40 km/h well before each zone.
- Most of the route is 50 km/h. Stay close to the limit without exceeding it.
Step-by-Step Directions (2 stages)
Stage 1
| 1 | Drive northwest. | 16 m | |
| 2 | Bear left onto Rockdale Plaza Drive. | 137 m | |
| 3 | Turn left onto A36/Princes Highway. | 19 m | |
| 4 | Turn right onto Harrow Road. | 50 m | |
| 5 | Turn left onto Railway Parade North. | 79 m | |
| 6 | Turn right onto Station Street. | 356 m | |
| 7 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Railway Street. | 245 m | |
| 8 | Turn right onto Guinea Street. | 89 m | |
| 9 | Turn left onto Ferry Street. | 30 m | |
| 10 | Turn left onto Guinea Street. | 187 m | |
| 11 | Turn left onto Kitchener Street. | 91 m | |
| 12 | Turn left onto Union Street. | 135 m | |
| 13 | Turn left onto Railway Street. | 82 m | |
| 14 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Paine Street. | 343 m | |
| 15 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Queen Victoria Street. | 148 m | |
| 16 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Queen Victoria Street. | 298 m | |
| 17 | Turn left onto Conemarra Street. | 48 m | |
| 18 | Turn right onto Verdun Street. | 86 m | |
| 19 | Turn left onto Wallace Street. | 151 m | |
| 20 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Wallace Street. | 302 m | |
| 21 | Turn right onto Willison Road. | 72 m | |
| 22 | Turn right onto Forest Road. | 600 m | |
| 23 | Turn right onto Lewis Street. | 9 m | |
| 24 | Turn right onto Glenfarne Street. | 143 m | |
| 25 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Shirley Street. | 166 m | |
| 26 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Shirley Street. | 128 m | |
| 27 | Turn left onto Rawson Avenue. | 61 m | |
| 28 | Turn right onto Verdun Street. | 22 m |
Stage 2
| 1 | Drive southeast on Verdun Street. | 301 m | |
| 2 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Washington Street. | 39 m | |
| 3 | Turn right onto Queen Victoria Street. | 32 m | |
| 4 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Queen Victoria Street. | 145 m | |
| 5 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Warialda Street. | 55 m | |
| 6 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Harrow Road. | 142 m | |
| 7 | Turn right onto Harrow Road. | 99 m | |
| 8 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Rockdale Plaza Drive. | 361 m |
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