1. By car

Leave the M1 at J28, take the A38 towards Mansfield, then turn right onto Coxmoor Road (B6139). Sherwood House appears on the right after the golf club. A few candidate bays are available but fill quickly—scout the lay‑by opposite for overflow parking.

2. By public transport

• Bus – Trent Barton’s  service runs every 10 minutes between Nottingham and Mansfield, stopping on Coxmoor Road at Sherwood Way South (five‑minute walk). For longer‑distance links, the nines service connects Sutton to Derby.
• Train – Sutton Parkway on the Robin Hood Line lies 1.5 miles east; there’s an hourly EMR train to Nottingham and Worksop.

3. Cycling / walking

NCN Route 6 cuts through Sutton‑in‑Ashfield beside the A38. A shared‑use path leads up Coxmoor Road; steel hoops are outside the Sherwood House entrance—bring a good D‑lock.

1. A38 Pinxton roundabout

• Typical slip‑up – waiting too long for a gap and stalling under pressure from fast traffic.
• Quick fix – creep to the line, match the flow, then take the lane confidently once clear.

2. Kings Mill Rd dual carriageway

• Typical slip‑up – drifting across faded lane markings when the road curves right.
• Quick fix – lock eyes on the vanishing point and hold a light touch on the wheel to track the bend.

3. Alfreton Rd parked‑car narrows

• Typical slip‑up – failing to give way to oncoming traffic squeezed between rows of parked cars.
• Quick fix – scan for refuges, ease off early and let the other driver through before committing.

1. About Ashfield Test Centre from a Learner’s View

Set in Sherwood House off Coxmoor Road, the centre offers a generous marked car park—ideal for last‑minute bay‑parking practice. You start within a light‑industrial estate before emerging onto Coxmoor Road’s 30 mph downhill stretch toward Kirkby‑in‑Ashfield. Many learners calm nerves with a circuit of Sutton Parkway station and the A38 roundabout before checking in.

2. What to Expect on the Day

Bring your provisional and arrive ten minutes early to secure a bay. After the eyesight check and safety questions you’ll drive for around 40 minutes, covering residential estates, multi‑lane roundabouts and possibly the dual‑carriageway A38. Expect one reversing manoeuvre—often bay parking back at base—and maybe an emergency stop. Independent driving often follows sat‑nav towards Mansfield or local signposts.

3. After You Pass

The examiner can register the result digitally, so your photocard usually lands within two weeks. Ashfield’s proximity to the M1 makes motorway lessons a smart next step. Compare telematics insurance early; East Midlands premiums reward smooth drivers.

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