1. By car

Leave the M54 at Junction 1 and head south on the A460 toward Wolverhampton, then turn left onto Cannock Road (A449). Follow signs for Featherstone and turn into Cat & Kitten Lane; the centre entrance is clearly signed on the right. Bays are limited—arrive no more than ten minutes early.

2. By public transport

• Bus – National Express West Midlands route 70 (Wolverhampton ↔ Cannock) and Arriva 67 (Wolverhampton ↔ Walsall) stop on Cannock Road at Featherstone Post Office, a five‑minute walk.
• Train – Wolverhampton station is eight miles away; connect via bus 70 for the final leg.

3. Cycling / walking

National Cycle Network Route 81 follows the Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal past Coven; join at Meadow Lane and ride two miles along quiet lanes to Cat & Kitten Lane. Bike hoops sit outside the reception—bring a good lock.

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1. A449 Wobaston Road 50 → 30 drops

Typical slip‑up: many candidates coast downhill and break the limit.
Quick fix: lift off before the signs, use engine‑braking and stabilise at 30 mph.

2. Junction 1 roundabout (M54 / A460)

Typical slip‑up: spiral exits catch late lane changers.
Quick fix: read lane arrows 150 m out, hold 25 mph and commit smoothly.

3. Cat & Kitten Lane chicanes

Typical slip‑up: parked vans force single‑file traffic.
Quick fix: spot gaps early, give way decisively and use clutch control to creep.

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

The quiet cul‑de‑sac start helps calm nerves. Examiners favour bay parking in the wide on‑site yard, but parallel parking on The Avenue appears often. First pull‑out is onto a 30 mph bend, so polish mirror checks and second‑gear pick‑ups.

2. What to Expect on the Day

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

• Read a number plate at 20 metres
• Answer one “show me, tell me” question
• Perform a reversing manoeuvre (bay or parallel)
• Possibly do an emergency stop
• Drive twenty minutes independently via sat‑nav or road signs

3. After You Pass

DVSA data shows Featherstone’s recent pass rate just above 50%, comfortably over the national average. Your examiner logs the result online; the full photocard usually lands within two weeks. Consider Pass Plus for motorway confidence on the M54 and M6, and compare telematics insurance early to save.

4. What If You Don’t Pass?

Not passing can feel discouraging, but DriveBot hunts the earliest retest slots at Featherstone or any other UK centre, getting you back behind the wheel fast.

5. Can’t Find Earlier Driving Test Cancellations?

DriveBot is one of the UK’s most trusted cancellation apps:

• Instant slot alerts – notifications land seconds after a cancellation appears
• Flexibility – filter by centre, date window and transmission
• Stress‑free booking – no endless refreshing; DriveBot searches while you practise

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