Southmead driving test centre information, test routes, maps and tips for learner drivers taking their test

Southmead Driving Test Centre

1 Concorde Drive
Southmead
Bristol

Common failure points at Southmead test centre

-Not observing effectively during the manoeuvres.
-Being too wide on the left reverse manoeuvre.
-Not waiting for filter lights at traffic light controlled junctions.
-Being in the wrong lane heading north on Shirehampton Road at the crossroads with Sylvan Way.
-No double mirror check when turning right at roundabouts.
-Not siganlling to exit large roundabouts.
-Taking too long during the manoeuvres.
-Not overtaking slow cars/trucks on dual carriageways.
-Stalling at busy junctions.
-Going too fast when turning into junctions and meeting oncoming cars.
-Speeding
-Not seeing change of speed road signs.
-Not increasing your speed on faster roads.
-Not stopping at the stop signs and lines.

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Trouble Spots on Southmead driving test routes

Below are "how to" step-by-step guides on how to drive through the most challenging parts of the Southmead driving test centre' stest routes. If you're taking your test in Southmead, this is a must read!

One-way system in Henbury/Blaise
Sylvan Way crossroads
Crow Lane roundabout
W estbury Village
Double mini roundabouts
Gloucester Road North roundabout - On the way to Filton
Bridge Valley Road/The Portway