1. By car

Leave the M42 at Junction 1, follow the A38 south toward Bromsgrove, then take the Aston Road turn for the industrial estate. Follow signs to Sherwood Road; the test‑centre car park is on the right. Plan to arrive no more than ten minutes early.

2. By public transport

• Train – Bromsgrove station (Manchester‑Bristol line) is about a 15‑minute walk.
• Bus – First Worcester route 144 and Diamond 202 both stop on Birmingham Road, five minutes from Sherwood Road.

3. Cycling / walking

National Cycle Network Route 46 – links Worcester to Redditch via Bromsgrove, passing close to Aston Fields. Bike stands sit outside the station; bring lights for early‑morning tests.

1. M42 J1 / A38 roundabout

• Typical slip‑up – choosing the wrong lane and drifting during exit.
• Quick fix – read overhead signs early, pick the A38 South lane and keep a steady speed.

2. Hanbury Road 50 → 30 drops

• Typical slip‑up – speed creeps over the limit entering Stoke Prior village.
• Quick fix – lift off the throttle before the signs and use engine‑braking to settle at 30 mph.

3. Aston Fields residential grids

• Typical slip‑up – not giving way when parked cars reduce the road to single file.
• Quick fix – spot gaps early, communicate with oncoming drivers and practise clutch‑control creep.

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

The centre sits on a quiet industrial cul‑de‑sac, so you’ll start with a simple pull‑out before the real challenges. Manoeuvres often use the generous on‑site bays—great if bay parking is your strength. The first turn is a left onto Sherwood Road; practise mirror checks and smooth first‑to‑second shifts. Local instructors suggest a warm‑up loop around Aston Road to settle nerves and find the bite point.

2. What to Expect on the Day

Arrive ten minutes early with your provisional licence. You’ll read a 20‑metre number plate, answer one “show me, tell me” safety question, perform a reversing manoeuvre (bay or parallel), possibly do an emergency stop and complete twenty minutes of independent driving via sat‑nav or road signs. Examiners watch mirror‑signal‑manoeuvre discipline closely—especially on slip‑roads joining the A38.

3. After You Pass

The examiner can log your pass online; your full photocard usually arrives within two weeks. Book Pass Plus or motorway lessons for confidence on the M42 and M5, and shop around for insurance straight away—telematics policies can slash first‑year costs. For national comparisons, see DVSA driving‑test statistics.

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