1. By car

Leave the M6 at Junction 3, take the A444 towards Coventry, then follow Bayton Road signs into the industrial estate. The centre is on your right opposite Arrowsmith Engineering. Bays are limited—arrive no more than ten minutes early to avoid blocking HGV deliveries.

2. By public transport

• Bus – National Express West Midlands 20B (Coventry ↔ Bedworth) stops at Bayton Road / Colliery Lane, a two‑minute walk.
• Train – Coventry Arena station is two miles away; connect via bus 20B for the final leg.

3. Cycling / walking

National Cycle Network Route 21 joins the Coventry Canal Towpath near Hawkesbury Lock and links to Bayton Road via Longford Road cycle lanes. Covered racks sit by the test-centre entrance—bring a solid lock.

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1. A444 50 → 40 → 30 drops

Typical slip‑up: average‑speed cameras on the Scimitar Way slip enforce strict limits.
Quick fix: ease off before each sign and let engine‑braking settle you gradually.

2. Ring-Road lane splits (Junction 3)

Typical slip‑up: unclear markings cause last‑second swerves into the city‑bound spur.
Quick fix: read lane boards 150 m out, keep below 30 mph and hold position.

3. Bayton Road HGV pinch‑points

Typical slip‑up: parked artics narrow the carriageway to single file.
Quick fix: scan two truck‑lengths ahead, choose a gap early and commit decisively.

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

The quiet cul‑de‑sac start helps calm nerves. Examiners love bay‑parking in the on‑site yard; parallel parking on Longford Road crops up too. Expect to join A‑roads quickly, so rehearse clutch balance and gear selection in advance.

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” question
• Perform one reversing manoeuvre (bay or parallel)
• Possibly do an emergency stop
• Drive twenty minutes independently via sat‑nav or sign‑led guidance

Examiners watch mirror–signal–manoeuvre discipline closely at every A444 merge and lane change.

3. After You Pass

DVSA tables list Coventry’s 2024 pass rate at 39–40%, a shade below the national mean. Results upload instantly; your full photocard usually arrives within two weeks. Consider Pass Plus for confidence on the M6 and A45, and compare telematics insurance early to save on premiums.

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