1. By car

From A62 Oldham Road turn into Ashton Road West; Brotherton House (M35 0EQ) stands beside the police station. On‑street parking only—plan a safe set‑down on Pole Lane.

2. By public transport

• Bus – Bee Network 83/180/184 corridors run every few minutes along Oldham Rd; alight at Failsworth Pole.
• Tram – Failsworth Metrolink stop (Oldham & Rochdale line) is 0.4 mi north.

3. Cycling / walking

Join NCN 66 (Manchester Cycle Way) via the canal towpath at Moston Brook—racks by Tesco Extra foyer.

1. A62 Oldham Rd 30 mph camera cluster

• Typical slip‑up – creeping to 34 mph past the safety‑camera housings by Derby St.
• Quick fix – stick at 28 mph in 3rd gear and watch for pedestrians crossing to Lidl.

2. Broadway 40 → 30 buffer

• Typical slip‑up – missing the signs and entering the 30 zone at 45 mph.
• Quick fix – cover the brake at the countdown markers and aim for 28 mph at the terminal.

3. Poplar St test‑centre one‑way exit

• Typical slip‑up – signalling the wrong way and turning into oncoming traffic.
• Quick fix – follow the painted arrows, mirror‑signal‑left only and keep wheels straight until clear.

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

Ashton Retail Park rooms give kerbside starts; trams and shoppers challenge hazard perception instantly.

2. What to Expect on the Day

Parallel parking on Lord Lane; independent driving via A62 Oldham Road and M60 J22.

3. After You Pass

Licence two weeks; Pass Plus on Manchester ring road.

4. What If You Don’t Pass?

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