1. By car

Leave the A64(M) at the Regent Street exit and follow signs for Harehills. Head north up Roseville Road, turn right onto ​Harehills Lane; Hillcrest House appears just after the Lupton Avenue crossroads. Limited on‑site bays fill quickly—arrive no more than ten minutes early.

2. By public transport

• Bus – First Leeds routes 4, 42, 49, 56, 91 and Coastliner 840 all stop at Harehills Lane / Lupton Avenue—a one‑minute walk to the entrance.
• Train – The nearest rail station is Leeds City (1.8 miles). Grab bus 4 or 42 directly outside the station; journey time is about fifteen minutes.

3. Cycling / walking

National Cycle Network Route 665 skirts Gipton and crosses Harehills Lane half a mile north of the centre. Secure Sheffield stands sit by the Compton Centre library—bring a sturdy lock and lights in winter.

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1. A58(M) Inner Ring Road speed cameras

Typical slip‑up: new average‑speed cameras enforce a strict 40 mph limit; many learners brake too late.
Quick fix: read the advance 40 mph boards and lift off early.

2. Roundhay Road / Harehills Road lights

Typical slip‑up: five‑arm junction with complex filter phases causes hesitation.
Quick fix: commit to your marked lane and anticipate short ambers.

3. Gipton Wood estate hills

Typical slip‑up: parked cars and steep gradients test clutch control.
Quick fix: practise hill‑starts and keep rolling at walking pace when safe.

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1. About Leeds (Harehills) Test Centre

Housed in a converted office, the waiting room is cosy and examiners run to time. Manoeuvres often use the centre’s rear bays—bay parking is common—but parallel parking on ​Lupton Avenue crops up too. First pull‑out is straight onto a 30 mph arterial road, so polish mirror checks and second‑gear pick‑ups.

2. What to Expect on the Day

Bring your provisional licence and arrive ten minutes early. You’ll read a 20‑metre number plate, answer one show‑me, tell‑me safety question, perform a single reversing manoeuvre, possibly an emergency stop, and spend twenty minutes on independent driving via sat‑nav or signs. Examiners watch mirror–signal–manoeuvre habits closely when you merge onto the A58(M) slip road.

3. After You Pass

Pass rates at Harehills hover just below the 49% national average, so celebrate if you succeed. Your examiner can log the result online; the full photocard normally arrives within two weeks. Consider Pass Plus or motorway lessons for confidence on the M1 and M62, and compare insurance quotes early—telematics policies often trim first‑year costs.

4. What If You Don’t Pass?

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