1. By car

From the A133 take Carnarvon Rd; DVSA sits at 103‑105 (CO15 6PR).

2. By public transport

• Bus – Hedingham 3/4 and First 74 stop on Carnarvon Rd.
• Train – Clacton Station is 0.7 mi NW via Station Rd.

3. Cycling / walking

NCN 51 skirts the seafront—racks on Pier Ave.

1. Weeley roundabout (A133/B1033)

• Typical slip‑up – taking the inside lane for Frinton and cutting across traffic.
• Quick fix – read the destination board, pick lane two for Clacton and exit cleanly on the widened slip.

2. Frinton Road 50 → 40 transition

• Typical slip‑up – failing to slow for the buffer before the built‑up area.
• Quick fix – cover the brake at the countdown markers and aim for 38 mph at the 40 terminal.

3. Marine Parade East seafront bays

• Typical slip‑up – stopping in a motor‑home bay then fumbling the parallel park.
• Quick fix – pick a standard bay first time, line up mirror‑to‑line and steer one full turn left at the pillar.

1. About Clacton‑on‑Sea Test Centre from a Learner’s View

Situated on Telford Road Industrial Estate, the centre boasts ample bays; sea‑breeze crosswinds catch wide vans near the exit.

2. What to Expect on the Day

Bay parking likely; independent driving heads along the A133 Holland Road—beware holiday traffic.

3. After You Pass

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