1. By car

From the A36 Churchill Way ring road, take the Castle Street exit towards the city. Turn right into Butts Road, follow signs for Rougemont Close and the test‑centre car park appears on the left. Space is limited—arrive no more than ten minutes early.

2. By public transport

• Train – Salisbury station (London Waterloo–Exeter line) is about a 15‑minute walk via Fisherton Street and Castle Street.
• Bus – Salisbury Reds routes R1, R2 and Activ8 stop on Castle Street; from there it’s a three‑minute stroll along Butts Road to Rougemont Close.

3. Cycling / walking

National Cycle Network Route 24 – links Bath to Southampton via Salisbury and passes the riverside path near Central Car Park. Secure racks sit outside the test centre—pack lights for early‑morning slots.

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1. St Paul’s Roundabout (A36/A360)

• Typical slip‑up – drifting lanes while filtering for Wilton or the city centre.
• Quick fix – read lane arrows well ahead, mirror‑signal and hold position.

2. Britford 50 → 30 drops

• Typical slip‑up – speed creeps over the limit when re‑entering the urban zone.
• Quick fix – cover the brake before the sign and let engine‑braking settle you at 30 mph.

3. Laverstock Road railway bridge

• Typical slip‑up – failing to give way where the carriageway narrows to one lane.
• Quick fix – scan for oncoming traffic, yield early and commit decisively.

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

Hidden on a quiet cul‑de‑sac, the centre lets you pull away calmly before hitting city traffic. Manoeuvres often happen in the on‑site bays (bay parking is common) or the supermarket car park on Castle Road. Because the first junction is a left into Butts Road’s 20 mph zone, practise quick mirror checks and smooth second‑gear pick‑up. Local instructors suggest a warm‑up lap round St Mark’s roundabout to dial in clutch control.

2. What to Expect on the Day

Arrive ten minutes early with your provisional licence. You’ll read a 20‑metre number plate, answer one “show me, tell me” question, perform a reversing manoeuvre (bay or parallel), may do an emergency stop and complete twenty minutes of independent driving via sat‑nav or road signs. Examiners watch mirror‑signal‑manoeuvre discipline closely on multi‑lane sections of the A36.

3. After You Pass

The examiner can file your result online; your full photocard usually arrives in two weeks. Consider Pass Plus or motorway lessons for confidence on the M27 and A303, and compare insurance quotes early—telematics policies often slash first‑year costs. For national benchmarks, see DVSA driving‑test statistics.

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