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Carlton #8 Pro

AUDrive
Real Test
26 Mar 2025
1.5K
8.6 km
|
26 min
|
17
10
11
4

At 8.6 km and 26 minutes, this is the longest and most demanding route from Carlton VicRoads. It covers Carlton, Carlton North, and Princes Hill with 11 roundabouts and 23 stop signs, both the highest counts at this centre. The 17 left turns create a strong left-turn bias that requires constant cyclist awareness.

Watch Out For

Route Features

  • 17 left turns, 10 right turns, 11 roundabouts, 4 sets of traffic lights, 1 U-turn.
  • 11 roundabouts, the most at this centre.
  • 23 stop signs, the most at this centre.
  • Only 4 traffic signals. Most intersections are stop-sign controlled.
  • Speed range: 40-60 km/h. Extensive 40 km/h zones with 60 km/h on Rathdowne Street and the western approach.

Test Manoeuvres

Key Tips

  • This route tests stamina. At 26 minutes with 11 roundabouts and 23 stops, maintain concentration throughout.
  • On Pigdon Street, the school zone and roundabout are close together. Handle the speed reduction before the roundabout approach.
  • With 17 left turns and 14 bike lanes, always head-check left before each turn. This is the single most common fail point on this route.

Other Information

Carlton 011 Test Route VicRoads Driving Test

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKr9jx1P5wc

Step-by-Step Directions (2 stages)

Stage 1

1 Drive north. 18 m
2 Turn left. 55 m
3 Turn left onto Lytton Street. 13 m
4 Make a right U-turn to stay on Lytton Street. 44 m
5 Turn left onto Cardigan Street. 173 m
6 Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Keppel Street. 183 m
7 Make a right U-turn at Keppel Street onto Keppel Street. 144 m
8 Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Cardigan Street. 82 m
9 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Cardigan Street. 139 m
10 Turn left onto Elgin Street. 121 m
11 Turn left onto Lygon Street. 1.4 km
12 Turn left onto Richardson Street. 262 m
13 Turn left onto Wilson Street. 135 m
14 Turn right onto Macpherson Street. 35 m

Stage 2

1 Drive west on Macpherson Street. 107 m
2 Turn right onto Arnold Street. 131 m
3 Turn left onto Richardson Street. 120 m
4 Turn right onto Garton Street. 147 m
5 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Garton Street. 136 m
6 Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Pigdon Street. 281 m
7 Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Wilson Street. 323 m
8 Turn left onto Richardson Street. 137 m
9 Turn right onto McIlwraith Street. 130 m
10 Turn left onto Macpherson Street. 138 m
11 Turn right onto Lygon Street. 201 m
12 Turn left onto Fenwick Street. 290 m
13 Turn right onto Macpherson Street. 132 m
14 Turn left onto Rathdowne Street. 148 m
15 Turn left onto Richardson Street. 134 m
16 Turn right onto Drummond Street. 274 m
17 Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Drummond Street. 328 m
18 Turn right onto Richardson Street. 131 m
19 Turn left onto Lygon Street. 904 m
20 Bear right onto 83/Cemetery Road East. 313 m
21 Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Swanston Street. 382 m
22 Turn left onto Elgin Street. 120 m
23 Turn left onto Cardigan Street. 119 m
24 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Cardigan Street. 64 m
25 Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Cardigan Street. 97 m
26 Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Palmerston Street. 117 m
27 Turn left onto Lygon Street. 238 m
28 Turn left onto Lytton Street. 47 m
29 Turn right. 51 m