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Cheetham Hill Test Centre

Based in a moderate-sized building on Alderglen Road, Cheetham Hill test centre can be found near Park View Residence and the A6010. Infamous for its frighteningly low pass rate, Cheetham Hill comes with a range of challenges up its sleeve—but for candidates willing to work hard, it is indeed possible to come away triumphant. If you’re a learner looking to face Cheetham Hill head on, we’d recommend getting to know it better. Read on for more information!

Address

Alderglen Road
Cheetham
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M8 0AL

Tests Offered at Cheetham Hill

– Car
– ADI part 2
– ADI part 3

How To Get There

Less than 5 minutes from the centre of Cheetham Hill itself, the test centre is easily accessible for all learners located in and around Cheetham Hill—particularly with the nearby A6010 and Cheetham Hill Road. Of course, if you’re still uncertain, we’d advise you to use a sat nav to find your way.

A Bit More About Cheetham Hill

Cheetham Hill test centre is located near the Salford area and comes with a variety of challenging road conditions and features to put even the most confident of learners to the test. Indeed, with A routes like the A6010 and different types of pedestrian crossings, there’s plenty to put candidates through their paces.

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.