1. By car

Chain Caul Road PR2 2PD—DVSA compound by Ribble Steam Railway.

2. By public transport

• Bus – Stagecoach 75/100.
• Rail – Preston 2 mi E.

3. Cycling / walking

Guild Wheel (NCN 622) along the dock.

1. Ring Way (A59) multi‑lane signals

• Typical slip‑up – blocking yellow‑boxes near Fishergate underpass.
• Quick fix – wait until exit clear, then enter box and keep moving.

2. Penwortham bypass 50 mph cameras

• Typical slip‑up – creeping to 57 mph toward city.
• Quick fix – lock at 48 mph, use cruise if fitted.

3. Fishergate Hill 20 mph buffer

• Typical slip‑up – forgetting buffer and entering at 30 mph.
• Quick fix – downshift to 2nd at terminal sign, hold 18 mph.

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

Chain Caul Road PR2 2PD borders the Ribble Steam Railway. Six angled bays face caravan workshops—check for reversing rigs. Learners rehearse in the Riversway Docklands car‑parks before sign‑in.

2. What to Expect on the Day

Bay parking leads. Independent driving joins the A583, crosses Penwortham Way and hits the A59 dual—expect 50‑to‑70 changes. Emergency stops on Navigation Way; mirrors observed at Portway signal junctions.

3. After You Pass

Photocard within a week. Pass Plus over the M6 J31‑J33, A6 Garstang road and M55 Blackpool link improves multi‑lane comfort.

4. What If You Don’t Pass?

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