1. By car

From the A459 follow signs for Gornal Wood. Turn into Lake Street opposite the post office; the test‑centre house is near Nemo’s Fish & Chips. With no candidate parking, plan a safe drop‑off on nearby residential streets and arrive ten minutes early.

2. By public transport

• Bus – National Express West Midlands routes 1, 27 and X10 all stop at Gornal Wood Bus Station. From there it’s a five‑minute walk up Louise Street and Lake Street.
• Train – The closest rail options are Coseley or Wolverhampton (both around four miles away); connect by bus 1 or 27 for the last leg.

3. Cycling / walking

National Cycle Network Route 81 – links Wolverhampton to Dudley and passes within a mile of Lower Gornal. Lockable stands sit outside Gornal Wood Library—bring lights for winter tests.

1. A459 Five Ways roundabout

• Typical slip‑up – choosing the wrong lane when filtering for Sedgley or Dudley.
• Quick fix – read signs early, commit to your lane and keep a steady speed.

2. Gornal Bank 30 → 20 drops

• Typical slip‑up – speed creeps over the limit on the downhill stretch past shops.
• Quick fix – cover the brake before the sign and use engine‑braking to hold 20 mph.

3. Cotwall End village lanes

• Typical slip‑up – failing to give way on blind bends where the road narrows.
• Quick fix – scan far ahead, keep left and be ready to tuck into passing places.

1. About Lower Gornal Test Centre from a Learner’s View

The centre’s cosy waiting room sits in a residential house, so you pull away straight into 20 mph traffic—a quick test of clutch control. Manoeuvres are done on surrounding streets or in small lay‑bys; bay parking is rare because there’s no on‑site car park. Locals recommend a warm‑up loop around Ellowes Hall Sports College to settle nerves before signing in.

2. What to Expect on the Day

Bring your provisional licence and arrive ten minutes early. You’ll read a number plate, answer one “show me, tell me” question, perform a reversing manoeuvre (often parallel parking), possibly do an emergency stop and finish with twenty minutes of independent driving via sat‑nav or road signs. Examiners watch mirror‑signal‑manoeuvre closely on the downhill approach to Sedgley.

3. After You Pass

Your examiner can upload your result; the full photocard usually arrives within two weeks. Book Pass Plus or motorway lessons for confidence on the M5 and M6, and hunt insurance quotes early—telematics policies often cut first‑year costs. For national context see DVSA driving‑test statistics.

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