Carlton Test Routes
location_on172 Elgin Street, Carlton VIC 3053
Carlton Route 03
Route Map
Carlton Route 03
directionsRoute Steps
Exit test centre onto Elgin Street — turn right
Navigate tram tracks on Nicholson Street (do not block tram lines)
Left turn onto Gertrude Street — Fitzroy area
Right turn onto Smith Street — check for cyclists in bike lanes
Continue through Collingwood — mixed traffic zone
Right turn onto Johnston Street
Navigate through Abbotsford residential area
Left turn onto Hoddle Street (major arterial — merge carefully)
Return via Victoria Parade
Left turn onto Rathdowne Street
Parallel park as directed
Return to test centre
warningKey Hazards
Tram tracks on Nicholson Street — do not stop on tracks
Hook turns may be required at designated intersections
Cyclists and bike lanes throughout the route
Hoddle Street merge — fast-moving traffic
Narrow one-way streets in Fitzroy
analyticsCentre Overview
lightbulbSuccess Tips
Master hook turns
Carlton routes may include hook turn intersections. Practice this Melbourne-specific manoeuvre until it feels natural.
Watch for cyclists
Inner Melbourne has heavy bicycle traffic. Check for cyclists before opening doors, turning, or changing lanes.
Tram track awareness
Never stop on tram tracks. Give way to trams and understand the rules for passing a stopped tram.
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