Located on Bunns Lane and in close proximity to the bustling M1, Mill Hill test centre is part of the Grannard Business Centre. Easy to find, Mill Hill is the final step towards many learners becoming fully qualified drivers. Read on for more information!
Address
Unit 9, Grannard Business Centre
Bunns Lane
Barnet
Mill Hill
Greater London
NW7 2DQ
Tests Offered at Mill Hill (London)
– Car
– ADI part 2
– ADI part 3
How To Get There
Not far from the bustling centre of Mill Hill, the test centre can be found next to Mill Hill Park. With its close proximity to the M1 and A5109, it’s easily accessible for learners in North London. Of course, if you’re still uncertain, we’d advise you to use a sat nav to find your way. Due to limited parking, we recommend you practice bay parking either at weekends—when tests are very rare—or at another car park, to avoid getting in the way of candidates heading out or coming back from their tests.
A Bit More About Mill Hill (London)
There’s certainly enough variety when it comes to road types and conditions around Mill Hill test centre. Candidates will have their speed awareness and hazard perception skills put to the test on the move from the relatively quiet area around the centre to the busier A routes closer to the centre of Mill Hill.
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.
