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Merrylands #818 Pro
A 15 km two-stage route from Merrylands Service Centre, the longest in this test centre at about 37 minutes. Unlike the other Merrylands routes that stay within Merrylands and Merrylands West, this one extends south to Guildford West and Guildford. With 14 left turns, 11 right turns, 7 roundabouts and 32 traffic lights, this is the most signal-heavy route at the centre. Three speed zones (40, 50, 60 km/h) are roughly evenly split across the route.
Watch Out For
- School zone near Chetwynd Road. 40 km/h during school hours (8:00-9:30am and 2:30-4:00pm). Easy to miss coming from a 60 km/h stretch.
- School zone near Guildford West. A second school zone on the southern leg of the route.
- Give way signs. 3 give way intersections, mostly in the residential backstreets. Full observation before proceeding.
- Roundabout near Hawksview Street. One of 7 roundabouts. More than Route #94 (3 roundabouts) and #58. Give way to the right.
Route Features
- 14 left turns, 11 right turns, 7 roundabouts, 32 sets of traffic lights.
- 32 traffic lights, double the count of Route #94 (14 lights). The most signal-heavy Merrylands route.
- Speed limits: 40, 50, and 60 km/h in roughly equal proportions.
- 3 stop signs and 3 give way intersections.
- Covers Merrylands, Guildford West, and Guildford.
Test Manoeuvres
- Kerbside stop near Irrigation Road, in a 60 km/h area on the northern section of the route.
Key Tips
- 32 traffic lights means frequent stopping and starting. Keep smooth braking and acceleration throughout.
- The route goes further south than other Merrylands routes, reaching Guildford West. Practise this area if you have only driven the shorter routes (#94, #58).
- With 7 roundabouts compared to 3 on Route #94, expect more roundabout encounters, especially around Chetwynd Road and Memorial Avenue.
Step-by-Step Directions (2 stages)
Stage 1
| 1 | Drive east on McFarlane Street. | 439 m | |
| 2 | Turn left onto Pitt Street. | 221 m | |
| 3 | Turn right onto Neil Street. | 103 m | |
| 4 | Turn left onto McLeod Road. | 218 m | |
| 5 | Turn left onto Pitt Street. | 337 m | |
| 6 | Turn right onto Merrylands Road. | 456 m | |
| 7 | Turn right onto Treves Street. | 342 m | |
| 8 | Turn right onto Neil Street. | 554 m | |
| 9 | Turn left onto McLeod Road. | 218 m | |
| 10 | Turn right onto Neil Street. | 457 m | |
| 11 | Turn right onto Treves Street. | 112 m | |
| 12 | Turn right onto Sheffield Street. | 154 m | |
| 13 | Turn left onto Manchester Street. | 254 m | |
| 14 | Turn left onto Windsor Road. | 56 m | |
| 15 | Turn right onto Leeds Street. | 251 m | |
| 16 | Turn right onto Merrylands Road. | 4 m | |
| 17 | Turn right onto Centenary Road. | 112 m | |
| 18 | Turn left onto Irrigation Road. | 96 m | |
| 19 | Turn right onto Biscayne Avenue. | 132 m |
Stage 2
| 1 | Drive south on Biscayne Avenue. | 132 m | |
| 2 | Turn left onto Irrigation Road. | 96 m | |
| 3 | Turn right onto Centenary Road. | 38 m | |
| 4 | Turn left onto Fairfield Road. | 315 m | |
| 5 | Turn left onto Albert Street. | 9 m | |
| 6 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Albert Street. | 558 m | |
| 7 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Albert Street. | 176 m | |
| 8 | Turn left onto Fowler Road. | 85 m | |
| 9 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Hawksview Street. | 281 m | |
| 10 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Hawksview Street. | 276 m | |
| 11 | Turn left onto Chetwynd Road. | 202 m | |
| 12 | Turn left onto Charlotte Street. | 9 m | |
| 13 | Turn left onto Harris Street. | 103 m | |
| 14 | Turn left onto Gloucester Avenue. | 261 m | |
| 15 | Turn left onto Chetwynd Road. | 246 m | |
| 16 | Turn right onto Myall Street. | 473 m | |
| 17 | Turn right onto St Ann Street. | 156 m | |
| 18 | Turn left onto Memorial Avenue. | 208 m | |
| 19 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Memorial Avenue. | 232 m | |
| 20 | Turn right onto Merrylands Road. | 198 m | |
| 21 | Turn left onto Pitt Street. | 172 m | |
| 22 | Turn right onto Terminal Place. | 229 m | |
| 23 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Newman Street. | 193 m | |
| 24 | Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Memorial Avenue. | 237 m | |
| 25 | Turn left onto Merrylands Road. | 258 m | |
| 26 | Turn right onto Treves Street. | 110 m |
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