1. By car

Driving Test Centre, 30 Horn Street, Cheriton, Folkestone CT20 3HJ. Exit the M20 at J12 and follow signs for Cheriton on the A20; turn left into Horn Street opposite Tesco Express. The DVSA compound sits behind the Royal Military Canal – free candidate bays are sign‑posted.

2. By public transport

• Rail – Folkestone West is 0.9 miles south‑east; Stagecoach bus 10 (every 10 mins) drops opposite Horn Street Post Office.
• Bus – Stagecoach 10 & 16 link Folkestone harbour, Hythe and Dover every few minutes – ask for “Tesco Cheriton”.

3. Cycling / walking

National Cycle Network Route 2 follows the Royal Military Canal towpath, passing behind the test centre – lockable hoops outside Tesco.

1. M20 J13 coastal merge

• Typical slip‑up – joining too slowly on the downhill slip from A259.
• Quick fix – use full length of slip, build to 55 mph and merge decisively.

2. Harbour roundabout (A259)

• Typical slip‑up – drifting across faded lane markings bound for Sandgate.
• Quick fix – pick lane two for Dover at the green advance sign, maintain lane‑discipline.

3. Folkestone Road 20 mph buffer

• Typical slip‑up – creeping above the limit outside the Academy.
• Quick fix – stay in 3rd, cover the brake and aim for 18 mph.

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

Foord Road depot has no learner bays; you climb the B2011 hill immediately.

2. What to Expect on the Day

Parallel parking on Park Farm Road; M20 J13 for sat‑nav leg.

3. After You Pass

Channel‑tunnel Pass Plus.

4. What If You Don’t Pass?

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