1. By car

Dragonville Ind Estate, DH1 2XW. From A1M J62 take A690 then Dragon Ln.

2. By public transport

• Rail – Durham 2 mi W; Arriva 20 bus to “Dragon Lane Tesco”.

3. Cycling

NCN 14 riverside path—stands at Tesco extra.

1. Neville’s Cross roundabout (A167)

• Typical slip‑up – choosing inside lane for A690 and cutting across traffic.
• Quick fix – pick the middle lane at the Cock‑of‑the‑North lights and hold it round.

2. Gilesgate 20 mph one‑way system

• Typical slip‑up – creeping above 20 mph and missing the no‑entry turn.
• Quick fix – stay in 2nd gear, watch repeater signs and commit to the correct lane early.

3. Framwellgate Peth hill‑start

• Typical slip‑up – rolling back on the steep gradient at the signals.
• Quick fix – apply handbrake, set bite with slight gas and release smoothly as you check mirrors.

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

St John’s Road depot in Meadowfield Industrial Estate features marked bays; you roll onto a one‑way loop then the A690—hill‑start tested immediately.

2. What to Expect on the Day

Bay parking is frequent; independent driving uses A1(M) Junction 61 and the Neville’s Cross roundabout—prepare for multi‑lane filtering.

3. After You Pass

Licence usually arrives within two weeks. Pass Plus on the A19 Teesside run boosts confidence.

4. What If You Don’t Pass?

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