1. By car

From the A23 leave at Hickstead, join the A2300 and head east to the Burgess Hill bypass. Turn onto the A273, then Charles Avenue and follow DVSA signs to the centre. Bays are tight—arrive no earlier than ten minutes to avoid blocking lorries.

2. By public transport

• Train – Burgess Hill station is about a 25‑minute walk via Station Road and London Road.
• Bus – Compass 100 and Metrobus 271/273 stop at The Acorn, three minutes’ walk from the test‑centre gate.

3. Cycling / walking

National Cycle Network Route 20 skirts the town along the Downs Link; join at London Road and use cycle lanes to Charles Avenue. Sheffield stands sit outside the estate security lodge—bring a lock.

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1. A273 roundabout chain

Typical slip‑up: five tight circles test lane discipline as you head toward Haywards Heath.
Quick fix: read arrows 100 m out, keep below 25 mph and hold position.

2. London Road 40 → 30 drops

Typical slip‑up: many brake late near the Triangle leisure centre.
Quick fix: ease off before the 30 sign and let engine‑braking settle speed.

3. Maple Drive mini‑roundabouts

Typical slip‑up: close spacing plus parked cars cause hesitation.
Quick fix: look well ahead, pick first gear early and commit smoothly.

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1. About Burgess Hill Test Centre from a Learner’s View

Set at the end of a quiet cul‑de‑sac, the centre lets you pull away calmly before tackling faster roads. Manoeuvres usually use the spacious on‑site bays—bay parking is the examiner’s favourite—but parallel parking on Leylands Road appears often.

2. What to Expect on the Day

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

• Read a 20 m number plate
• Answer one “show me, tell me” question
• Perform one reversing exercise
• Possibly do an emergency stop
• Spend 20 minutes on independent sat‑nav or sign‑led driving

Examiners watch mirror–signal–manoeuvre habits on every A273 lane change.

3. After You Pass

DVSA data lists Burgess Hill’s latest overall pass rate at 43%. Your result is uploaded instantly; the full photocard usually arrives within two weeks. Consider Pass Plus for confidence on the A23 and A27, and compare telematics insurance deals straight away.

4. What If You Don’t Pass?

Not passing can feel discouraging, but DriveBot finds the earliest retest—whether you stick with Burgess Hill or switch to Crawley or Lancing—so you spend less time waiting and more time improving.

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