By car

Leave the A1 at Junction 74, take the A6085 / Scotswood Road eastbound, then turn right at the Pottery Lane lights onto Amethyst Road. Sirius House is the third unit on the left. Arrive no earlier than 10 minutes—spaces are shared with neighbouring businesses.

By public transport

• Bus – Stagecoach 22 (Central ↔ Scotswood) stops on Scotswood Road outside the estate, every 15 minutes.
• Bus – Go North East 10B (Hexham ↔ Newcastle) calls at Elswick Road / Adelaide Terrace—8-minute walk via Mill Lane.
• Rail/Metro – Newcastle Central Station is 1.2 miles east; Bus 22 or 10B covers the final leg in 10 minutes.

Cycling / walking

National Cycle Network Route 72 (Hadrian’s Cycleway) runs alongside the Tyne. Exit at Armstrong Bridge and follow the Pottery Lane riverside path. Lock up at the centre’s bike hoops.

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1. Scotswood Road average-speed cameras

Typical slip-up – A 30 mph zone near the Audi garage catches late brakers.
Quick fix – Ease off before the yellow poles and let engine‑braking settle your speed.

2. Redheugh Bridge roundabout

Typical slip-up – Tight spirals and bus lanes tempt lane‑drift toward the A184.
Quick fix – Read lane boards 150 m out, stay below 25 mph, and commit to your exit early.

3. Amethyst Road HGV squeeze

Typical slip-up – Parked trailers reduce the road to single file; many learners fail to yield.
Quick fix – Scan two truck-lengths ahead, pick a safe passing gap, and signal early.

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• v or road signs

Examiners closely assess mirror–signal–manoeuvre at every A1 or A184 merge.

3. After You Pass

DVSA data lists Elswick’s current pass rate at ≈46%, close to the UK average. Results upload instantly, and your photocard usually arrives within two weeks. Consider Pass Plus for motorway confidence and compare telematics insurance for early savings.

4. What If You Don’t Pass?

Not passing can be discouraging, but DriveBot scans Elswick, Gosforth, and Gateshead for the earliest retest, so you’re back in the car fast.

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