Thornbury – Location

The location of driving test centres are chosen very carefully by the DVSA so that examiners have access to a variety of road systems and the most challenging junctions in the area. Thornbury practical test centre is no exception as it is placed on the outskirts of East Bradford. It enables the driving examiners to have access to both busy urban roads and also at the same time rural country lanes.

As soon as you leave the driving test centre car park, you will find yourself in Dick lane which can become extremely busy. Knowing all the driving test routes for Thornbury is not important, nor is it practical. However, going a few roads which surround the driving test centre is always beneficial. Many learner drivers who fail their driving test at Thornbury, either fail within the first few minutes or the last few minutes of the driving test.

Thornbury – Both Urban and Rural Roads

As mentioned earlier, the driving examiner will have access to both urban roads and rule country lanes. Most learner drivers would prefer to take them into the busy urban roads because they seem easy. However, is roads and become challenging within seconds. The residential roads of East Bradford are narrow often with parked vehicles. The learner driver needs to be prepared to give way to oncoming vehicles whilst at the same time being aware of the stationary ones. The residential roads are often used for the purpose of the reversing manoeuvre. The driving examiner will have a choice of two manoeuvers on the residential roads. The first is the parallel Park exercise and the second is a stopping on the right side of the road. Alternatively, the driving examiner may request one of the bay park manoeuvres which will be carried out at the driving test centre car park.

Thornbury – 40-Minutes Drive

Overall, the practical test from Thornbury driving test centre will last approximately 40 minutes. From the reversing manoeuvre, you will be required to carry out approximately 20 minutes of independent driving. During this section of the test, you may have to follow road signs to a set destination or may be asked to follow directions given by a satnav. If you are required to follow directions from satnav, to be supplied by the driving examiner. You do not have to worry about making any adjustments to it. For your required to do is follow simple directions. If during the independent drive, of any out as to where you’re going, you may ask the examiner for confirmation. They will help you. Furthermore, you will not be marked down for this, provided you continue to drive safely.

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Address of Thornbury Practical Driving Test Centre

Thornbury DTC,
The Courtyard
Midpoint
Thornbury
Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD3 7AY.

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Both male and female toilets are available. Candidate parking facilities are available. This Test Centre Provides Tests For Car, Motorcycle and Taxi.

Car driving tests closest to Thornbury DTC:

Bradford Heaton Practical Test Centre – Distance: 3.31 miles
Horsforth Practical Test Centre – Distance: 4.43 miles
Heckmondwike Practical Test Centre – Distance: 6.46 miles
Leeds Harehills Practical Test Centre  – Distance: 8.17 miles
Halifax Practical Test Centre – Distance: 9.01 miles

Pass Rate at Thornbury Driving Test Centre

There is currently no released information for pass rate at Thornbury driving test centre. Pass rate to a driving test centre does not determine any chance of passing a driving test. During the practical driving test, the examiners are looking to see if the candidate is able to drive to the DVSA standard, while not making no more than 15 driving faults known as minors, and no serious or dangerous mistake.

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