1. By car

Leave the A6120 at Horsforth Roundabout and follow signs for “Horsforth / Old Leeds Road.” Turn onto Broadway and swing into the clearly signed DVSA entrance opposite the crematorium. Car‑park bays are limited, so arrive no more than ten minutes early.

2. By public transport

• Train – Horsforth station (Leeds–Harrogate line) is a 20‑minute walk via Low Lane, or five minutes by taxi.
• Bus – First Leeds services 50/50A (Seacroft ↔ Horsforth) stop on Broadway outside the centre, while routes 19/19A and 91 serve Low Lane, a short stroll away.

3. Cycling / walking

National Cycle Network Route 66 skirts Kirkstall and follows the canal towpath up to Hawksworth Road, ¾ mile south‑east of the test centre. Secure Sheffield stands sit by Horsforth Hall Park—bring a good lock and lights in winter.

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1. Horsforth Roundabout (A6120 / A65)

Typical slip‑up: learners often drift lanes on exit toward Rawdon.
Quick fix: read the spiral‑lane arrows 100 m out and hold 25–30 mph through the circle.

2. A65 New Road Side 40 → 30 drops

Typical slip‑up: downhill gradient tempts late braking just before the shops.
Quick fix: lift off at the 40 sign and let engine‑braking settle you at 30 mph.

3. Tight chicanes on Low Lane / Butcher Hill

Typical slip‑up: parked cars create single‑file sections; many candidates fail to give way.
Quick fix: scan two parked‑car lengths ahead, pick a passing place and communicate clearly.

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

Set at the end of a quiet cul‑de‑sac, the centre lets you move off calmly before tackling the ring road. Manoeuvres usually happen in the generous on‑site bays—bay parking is the examiner’s favourite—but parallel parking on Troy Road crops up too. First pull‑out is onto Broadway’s 30 mph zone, so rehearse mirror checks and smooth second‑gear pick‑ups.

2. What to Expect on the Day

Arrive ten minutes early with your provisional licence. You’ll:

• Read a number plate at 20 m
• Answer one “show me, tell me” question
• Perform one reversing manoeuvre
• Possibly carry out an emergency stop
• Complete twenty minutes of independent driving via sat‑nav or road signs

Examiners keep a sharp eye on mirror–signal–manoeuvre habits when you merge onto the fast A6120.

3. After You Pass

DVSA data shows Horsforth’s 2024 pass rate averaged 45%, just below the 48.9% national figure. Your examiner logs the result online; your full photocard usually arrives within two weeks. Book Pass Plus or motorway lessons for confidence on the A1(M) and M62, and compare insurance quotes early—telematics boxes can slash first‑year costs.

4. What If You Don’t Pass?

Not passing can feel discouraging, but DriveBot finds the earliest retest slots at Horsforth, Leeds Harehills or anywhere else you choose—minimising downtime and keeping your skills fresh.

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