1. By car

From the M6 (J10) take the A454 Black Country Route, then A4123 south toward Wolverhampton. Turn left at the Spring Road traffic lights; the test‑centre car park is 200 m on the right. Arrive no more than ten minutes early—HGVs share the estate road.

2. By public transport

• Train – Wolverhampton station is a six‑minute hop to Coseley (West Midlands Railway); bus 15 from the rail forecourt then stops on Parkfield Road, a five‑minute walk.
• Bus – National Express West Midlands routes 15 and 16 run every 10–15 minutes between the city centre and Spring Hill, stopping on Ettingshall Road by the estate gate.

3. Cycling / walking

National Cycle Network Route 81 follows the Birmingham Canal towpath through Ettingshall. Leave at Catchems Corner Bridge and ride up Ettingshall Road to Spring Road. Covered racks sit beside Unit 3—bring a lock.

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1. Ring Road St Andrew’s island

Typical slip‑up: five‑lane spiral; candidates drift on exit toward A4123.
Quick fix: read lane boards 150 m out, hold 25 mph and commit confidently.

2. A4123 40 → 30 drops near Sedgley Road West

Typical slip‑up: average‑speed cameras nab late braking.
Quick fix: ease off at the 40 sign and let engine‑braking settle you by 30 mph.

3. Catchems Corner canal bridge

Typical slip‑up: single‑file pinch‑point; many fail to give way.
Quick fix: scan ahead, spot oncoming traffic early, and use a passing place decisively.

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1. About Spring Road Test Centre

The waiting room is compact but punctual; examiners collect right on time. Manoeuvres often use the roomy rear bays—bay parking is common—but parallel parking on Ettingshall Road appears frequently. First pull‑out is onto a 30 mph bend—practise smooth second‑gear roll‑offs and mirror checks.

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 exercise
• Possibly do an emergency stop
• Drive twenty minutes independently via sat‑nav or road signs

Examiners watch mirror–signal–manoeuvre habits closely, especially during A4123 merges and roundabout filtering.

3. After You Pass

Spring Road’s 2024 pass rate sits around 42%, below the 48.9% national mean. Results are uploaded instantly; your photocard usually arrives within two weeks. Consider Pass Plus for confidence on the M54 and A449, and compare telematics insurance early to save on first‑year costs.

4. What If You Don’t Pass?

Not passing can sting, but DriveBot scans every UK centre—Spring Road, Featherstone, Lower Gornal and beyond—to book the earliest retest so your skills stay fresh.

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• Instant alerts the moment a slot appears
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