1. By car

Leave the M5 at J4A and join the A491 toward Stourbridge, or exit the M6 at J10A for the A454 then A449 south; both routes meet the A4101. Follow Pensnett Trading Estate signs and turn into First Avenue—Newton House is clearly signed on the right. Arrive no earlier than ten minutes before your slot—the estate sees heavy HGV traffic.

2. By public transport

• Bus – National Express West Midlands routes 5/5A (Dudley ↔ Kingswinford), 6 (Dudley ↔ Stourbridge) and 15 (Wolverhampton ↔ Merry Hill) all serve Pensnett Trading Estate. Alight at First Avenue / Second Avenue stop—two minutes’ walk.
• Train – The nearest rail hubs are Stourbridge Town (6 mi) and Wolverhampton (8 mi); both connect to bus 6 or 15 for the final leg.

3. Cycling / walking

National Cycle Network Route 81 links Wolverhampton to Stourbridge via Dudley, with a signed spur along the Fens Pool greenway to Pensnett. Bike hoops sit outside Unit D—bring a sturdy lock.

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1. A4101 / A491 Wedgwood roundabout

Typical slip‑up: learners drift lanes when filtering for the A449.
Quick fix: read the spiral arrows 100 m out and hold 25 mph through the circle.

2. A449 Kidderminster Road 50 → 30 drops

Typical slip‑up: average‑speed cameras enforce a strict limit by Himley Hall.
Quick fix: lift off at the first 40 sign and let engine‑braking settle your speed.

3. First Avenue HGV pinch‑points

Typical slip‑up: parked lorries narrow the carriageway to single file.
Quick fix: scan two truck‑lengths ahead, pick a passing place and signal intentions.

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1. About Dudley (Newton House) Test Centre

The cul‑de‑sac start lets you breathe before hitting busier roads. Examiners favour bay parking in the on‑site yard, but parallel parking on Third Avenue crops up too. Expect a calm pull‑out onto a 30 mph estate road—practice smooth second‑gear roll‑offs and mirror checks.

2. What to Expect on the Day

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

• Read a 20 m number plate
• Answer one “show me, tell me” question
• Perform a reversing manoeuvre
• Possibly do an emergency stop
• Drive twenty minutes independently by sat‑nav or road signs

3. After You Pass

DVSA tables show Newton House’s 2024 pass rate hovering around 45%, just under the national 48.9%. Results are uploaded instantly; expect your photocard in two weeks. Consider Pass Plus for confidence on the M5 and M6, and compare telematics insurance early to save on first-year premiums.

4. What If You Don’t Pass?

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