By car
Leave the A30 Staines Bypass at the Ashford/Hounslow exit, follow Church Road, then turn left into Fir Tree Place—look for the DVSA sign beside Papa John’s.
Arrive no more than 10 minutes early to avoid blocking shops; you must reverse‑bay‑park on the public forecourt.

By public transport

• Bus 117 (Staines ↔ Hounslow) and Bus 216 (Staines ↔ Kingston) stop at Ashford War Memorial on Church Road—2 minutes’ walk.
• Train – Ashford (Surrey) rail station is 0.4 miles south via Station Crescent.

Cycling / walking
National Cycle Network Route 4 follows the Thames from Staines to Hampton Court. Exit at Staines Bridge, cross the A30 shared path, and ride 1.5 miles to Church Road.
Sheffield stands sit outside Tesco Express—bring a sturdy lock.

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1. A30 Staines Bypass 40 → 30 camera drop

Typical slip-up – Mobile vans lurk after the left-hand bend.
Quick fix – Ease off before the limit change to avoid late braking penalties.

2. Clock-tower mini-roundabout chain (Church Road / Clarence Street)

Typical slip-up – Three circles in 250 m confuse lane discipline.
Quick fix – Choose your lanes early and maintain smooth flow.

3. Windmill Road parked-car chicanes

Typical slip-up – Terraced parking narrows to single file; many fail to yield.
Quick fix – Pick a passing gap, signal clearly, and glide through with control.

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1. About Ashford Test Centre

There are no toilets or waiting room—use Tesco 50 m away.
Examiners favour on‑street bay parking and parallel tasks on Clarendon Road.
First pull‑out is onto a 30 mph bend—polish second‑gear roll‑offs and early mirror checks.

2. What to Expect on the Day

Bring your provisional licence and arrive 10 minutes early. You’ll:

• Complete a 20 m eyesight check
• Answer one “show me, tell me” question
• Perform one reversing manoeuvre (bay or parallel)
• Possibly do an emergency stop
• Drive ~20 minutes independently via sat-nav or road signs

Examiners watch mirror–signal–manoeuvre discipline closely, especially at every A308 lane change.

3. After You Pass

Your examiner uploads your result immediately; the photocard normally arrives within two weeks.
Compare telematics insurance early—Surrey averages £300 savings for first-year drivers.
Consider Pass Plus for confidence on dual carriageways and the M25.

4. What If You Don’t Pass?

Not passing stings, but DriveBot scans Ashford, Chertsey, and Slough to find the earliest retest slot and keep your momentum going.

5. Can’t Find Earlier Driving Test Cancellations?

DriveBot offers:

• Instant alerts when a cancellation appears
• Flexible filters — centre radius, date window, gearbox
• Zero hassle — DriveBot refreshes DVSA pages while you practise

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