1. By car

Unit 7, Ty‑Verlon Industrial Estate, Cardiff Road, CF63 2BE. From the A4055 Barry By‑Pass turn into Cardiff Rd; Ty‑Verlon estate entrance is opposite McDonald’s—follow DVSA signs to Unit 7.

2. By public transport

• Rail – Barry Docks station 0.7 miles south‑west via Dock View Rd.
• Bus – Cardiff Bus 95A/B & Adventure Travel 304 serve Cardiff Rd every 15 mins; alight at “Ty‑Verlon”.

3. Cycling / walking

The Vale Trail section of NCN 88 parallels Cardiff Road—Sheffield stands outside Lidl.

1. A4050 40 → 30 camera drop by Barry Hospital

Typical slip-up – Late braking triggers front‑facing average‑speed cameras.
Quick fix – Spot the first camera sign early, lift off and stabilise at 30 mph.

2. Goodsheds one-way pinch-point on Hood Road

Typical slip-up – Candidates hesitate at yield lines near parked traffic.
Quick fix – Scan well ahead, decide early, and commit safely.

3. Ffordd y Mileniwm spiral roundabout

Typical slip-up – Painted lanes tighten on exit, leading to drift.
Quick fix – Hold 25 mph and follow arrows confidently through the spiral.

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1. About Barry Test Centre

Examiners collect promptly from a compact waiting room. Manoeuvres favour bay-parking in the rear yard, but parallel parking often uses marked bays on Hood Road. First pull-out is onto a 30 mph bend—practise smooth second‑gear roll‑offs and accurate mirror checks.

2. What to Expect on the Day

Arrive 10 minutes early with your provisional licence. You’ll:

• Complete a 20 m eyesight check
• Answer one “show me, tell me” question
• Perform one reversing manoeuvre (bay or parallel)
• Possibly complete an emergency stop
• Drive approximately 20 minutes independently via sat-nav or signs

Examiners carefully assess mirror–signal–manoeuvre discipline, especially during A4050 merges.

3. After You Pass

Barry’s 2023–24 pass rate sits just below 50%, matching the UK average. Results are uploaded instantly; your full photocard usually arrives within two weeks. Consider Pass Plus for dual‑carriageway confidence on the A4231 and compare telematics insurance early to save on premiums.

4. What If You Don’t Pass?

A failed test can feel disheartening, but DriveBot scans Barry, Cardiff, and Bridgend to find the earliest retest slot—keeping you on the road to success.

5. Can’t Find Earlier Driving Test Cancellations?

DriveBot offers:

• Instant alerts the second a cancellation appears
• Flexible filters — centre radius, date window, gearbox
• Zero hassle — DriveBot refreshes DVSA pages while you focus on practice

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