Located in Triton House on St Andrews Street North, Bury St Edmunds test centre is situated right in the town centre—meaning local learners don’t have to go far at all! In fact, you’ve probably gone past Triton House dozens of times in the past without realising that it also functions as the local test centre! Don’t let that trick you into underestimating Bury St Edmunds though! This small test centre has defeated plenty of learners over the years. If you want to give yourself a good chance of passing, your best bet is to familiarise yourself with the test centre properly. Read on for more information!
Address
Tritron House
St Andrews Street North
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP33 1TJ
Tests Offered at Bury St Edmunds
– Car
– Motorcycle module 2
How To Get There
As you’d probably expect, getting to Bury St Edmunds from the town centre is a complete piece of cake. All you need to do is get onto Parkway and then turn onto St Andrew’s Street North. Don’t panic too much if you’re not centrally located. There are plenty of local A roads like the A124, A143 and A134, which will make it an easy enough journey. Of course, if you’re still uncertain, we’d advise you to use a sat nav to find your way.
A Bit More About Bury St Edmunds
No matter which test centre you head to for your practical, the format will largely remain the same. The only real difference is the exact road types and features used in the test route. When it comes to Bury St Edmunds, right from the get go you’re dealing with busy roads and a lot of foot and road traffic. Of course, this is pretty standard in a town centre and, if you’ve been taking your lessons here, you’ll be more than used to it by the time your test rolls on by. With local hospitals like West Suffolk and BMI St Edmunds nearby, you’ll need to keep an eye out for approaching emergency vehicles. If that wasn’t enough, you’ll also need to take note of any changes to the speed limit as you move from the town centre towards A roads like the A14 and A134—the examiner will have an eye on your speedometer, so they’ll know if you go over!
Things will gradually quieten down on your route as you’re guided towards residential roads, like the ones between Westley Estate and Fornham All Saints. This will be the staging area for your demonstration of one of the driving test manoeuvres, so make sure you’ve mastered them all beforehand!
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.
