1. By car

Leave M4 at J36, follow A4061 to Waterton; the test unit sits behind Screwfix on Lamport Court.

2. By public transport

• Bus – Adventure Travel X2 & TrawsCymru T8 call at Waterton every 30 min.
• Train – Bridgend station is 1.5 mi west with TfW and GWR services.

3. Cycling / walking

NCN 4 (Celtic Trail) tracks the River Ogmore to Waterton Retail Park.

1. Waterton roundabout (A473)

• Typical slip‑up – choosing inside lane for 2nd exit then cutting across.
• Quick fix – middle lane for Bridgend Industrial, exit at 25 mph.

2. A48 50 mph camera

• Typical slip‑up – drifting above 55 mph over the railway bridge.
• Quick fix – set cruise at 48 mph before crest.

3. Cowbridge Rd mini‑roundabouts

• Typical slip‑up – failing to give way at third disc.
• Quick fix – reset MSPSL each dome.

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

On Cheapside, the centre lacks parking; you start outside the steelworks in 30 mph congestion.

2. What to Expect on the Day

Parallel parking near Tondu Road; independent driving uses the A473 fly‑over toward the M4.

3. After You Pass

Pass Plus on the M4 Margam stretch.

4. What If You Don’t Pass?

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