1. By car

Leave the M606 at Junction 3, follow the A6177 ring road to Manningham Lane, then head north. At the Frizinghall lights, turn left into Heaton Road; the centre is 200 m on the right. Use side‑street parking such as St Mary’s Road and arrive no more than ten minutes early.

2. By public transport

• Train – Frizinghall station (Leeds–Skipton line) is a seven‑minute walk via Shipley Airedale Road and Heaton Road.
• Bus – First Bradford services 620, 622, 623 and 677 stop on Manningham Lane at the Heaton Road stop every 10–15 minutes.

3. Cycling / walking

National Cycle Network Route 66 hugs the Leeds & Liverpool Canal towpath through Frizinghall; cut up Queens Road and Marlborough Road to reach the test‑centre entrance. Sheffield stands sit outside Heaton Baptist Church—bring a sturdy lock.

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1. Manningham Lane speed cameras

Typical slip‑up: average‑speed units enforce a strict 30 mph; late braking is a common fault.
Quick fix: spot the first camera sign and settle into 30 mph early.

2. Lister Hills mini‑roundabouts

Typical slip‑up: steep approaches cause stalling and roll‑backs.
Quick fix: approach in second gear, cover the clutch and keep revs steady.

3. Frizinghall level‑crossing lights

Typical slip‑up: hesitation after the barriers lift wastes valuable seconds.
Quick fix: prep first gear, check mirrors, and move off smoothly when lights go green.

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

Examiners collect candidates promptly from a compact waiting area. Manoeuvres are carried out kerb‑side—parallel parking on Marlborough Road or reversing into the side streets off Heaton Mount. First pull‑out is uphill into a 30 mph bend, so polish smooth second‑gear pick‑ups and mirror checks.

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” safety question
• Perform a single reversing exercise (parallel or bay using an industrial lay‑by)
• Possibly carry out an emergency stop
• Drive twenty minutes independently following sat‑nav directions or road signs

3. After You Pass

Heaton’s pass rate hovers around 43%, a shade below the national average. Results are logged instantly; your full photocard usually lands within two weeks. Consider Pass Plus or motorway lessons for confidence on the M606 and M62, and shop insurance early—telematics boxes often slash first‑year costs.

4. What If You Don’t Pass?

Not passing your test can feel discouraging, but DriveBot hunts down the earliest retest slots at Heaton, Thornbury or any centre you choose—minimising downtime and keeping your skills fresh.

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