Around 10 minutes out from Burton-on-Trent, and in close proximity to Wellington Road A5121, Burton-on-Trent is easy enough to reach for learners located in and around Staffordshire. If you’re not too familiar with Burton-on-Trent test centre yet, we’ve got just the thing for you: our essential test centre guide! Read on for more information!
Address
Wellington Park
Burton On Trent
Burton
Staffordshire
DE14 2TG
Tests Offered at Burton-on-Trent
– Car
– Motorcycle module 1
– Motorcycle module 2
– ADI part 2
– ADI part 3
How To Get There
Approximately 10 minutes from Burton-on-Trent, learners heading out from the town centre can simply follow the A5121 to get to the test centre. If you’re located a bit further afield, the centre is easily accessible from nearby major A roads including the A38, A511 and A444. Of course, if you’re still uncertain, we’d advise you to use a sat nav to find your way.
A Bit More About Burton-on-Trent
Once your big day finally arrives, the driving examiner will pit you against the most challenging features around Burton-on-Trent test centre. For starters, you’ll have to face a small roundabout just as you come out of the test centre off Wellington Park and Maple Way. If that wasn’t enough, once you head onto the bustling A5121, you’ll have to face an even bigger one!
The examiner will also move you from the busier areas to the quieter residential areas so that you can demonstrate one of the driving test manoeuvres.
What To Expect On The Day
After hours of driving lessons, your test date is finally upon you. Talk about nerve-wracking. If your confidence isn’t quite where you hoped it would be, we’d advise you to read up on our top six ways to relax before your driving test.
Before you jet out of the front door on your big day, there’s one important question you need to ask yourself: do you have your provisional licence? If the answer’s no, you can wave goodbye to taking your test. You need to have your provisional licence with you to take the driving test, otherwise you will be turned around, so double-check you’ve got it before you leave. Additionally, you’ll want to get to the test centre 10 minutes before your test is due to start.
Your driving test will consist of:
– An eyesight test, where you’ll need to read a number plate from a distance of 20 metres
– Two “show me, tell me” questions covering vehicle safety and maintenance
– Twenty minutes of general driving, where you’ll be guided by the examiner, and will also need to perform one of the following manoeuvres:
– Parallel parking
– Bay parking
– Pulling up on the right
– Twenty minutes of independent driving, during which you’ll either follow sat nav directions or sign posts to reach a set destination
Once you get back to the test centre and park your car, the test will officially end. The examiner will then walk you through the feedback sheet and list any driving test faults, whether they are minors or majors, that you may have accumulated. If you fail, keep hold of this sheet as it can be used to help you figure out which areas you need to improve on for your next test attempt. If you pass, you’ll also be handed a test pass certificate.
But What If I Fail?
Like any other test you take in life, if all doesn’t go according to plan with your driving test and you end up failing, it’s as simple as trying again. Of course, we don’t recommend just heading back in without any preparation. Instead, take some time to improve on the areas in which you picked up the most faults in. The best way to do this is by taking a refresher course with an instructor. They’ll be able to give you pointers to ensure you don’t trip up on them again.
