1. By car

Leave the M4 at Junction 17, follow the A350 south toward Chippenham and take the Bumpers Farm exit. At the roundabout, turn into Bumpers Way; the test‑centre car park is on the right. Aim to arrive no more than ten minutes early to avoid blocking industrial traffic.

2. By public transport

• Train – Chippenham station (London Paddington ↔ Bristol) is a five‑minute taxi ride or about twenty‑five minutes on foot via Bristol Road.
• Bus – Faresaver routes 33, X33 and X34 run from the bus station to Bumpers Farm, stopping on Bumpers Way close to the centre.

3. Cycling / walking

National Cycle Network Route 403 links Chippenham with the Kennet & Avon Canal and crosses the A350 footbridge near Bumpers Farm. Bike racks are outside the neighbouring retail park—bring lights for dawn or dusk tests.

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1. A350 West Cepen Way roundabouts

• Typical slip‑up: drifting lanes while filtering for the Melksham or Malmesbury exits.
• Quick fix: read lane arrows early, keep below 40 mph and commit smoothly.

2. Malmesbury Road 50 → 30 drops

• Typical slip‑up: speed creeps over the limit as you re‑enter built‑up West Chippenham.
• Quick fix: cover the brake before the sign and let engine‑braking settle you at 30 mph.

3. Bumpers Farm estate chicanes

• Typical slip‑up: failing to give way where parked HGVs narrow the road to single file.
• Quick fix: scan well ahead, pick a passing place early and signal intentions clearly.

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

Set at the end of a quiet cul‑de‑sac, the centre lets you pull away calmly before joining busier estate roads. Manoeuvres often use the wide on‑site bays—bay parking is the examiner’s favourite—but parallel parking on Cavalier Court crops up too. The first junction is a left onto Bumpers Way’s 30 mph zone, so practise immediate mirror checks and smooth second‑gear pick‑up. Local instructors recommend a warm‑up loop along West Cepen Way to dial in clutch control.

2. What to Expect on the Day

Arrive ten minutes early with your provisional licence. You’ll read a number plate at 20 metres, answer one “show me, tell me” safety question, perform a reversing manoeuvre (bay or parallel), may carry out an emergency stop and complete twenty minutes of independent driving by sat‑nav or road signs. Examiners pay close attention to mirror–signal–manoeuvre habits when you merge onto the fast A350.

3. After You Pass

Your examiner can upload the result online; your full photocard usually arrives within two weeks. Book Pass Plus or motorway lessons for confidence on the M4 and A417, and compare insurance quotes straight away—telematics policies often slash first‑year costs. For national benchmarks, see DVSA driving‑test statistics.

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