1. By car

James Callaghan Drive PO17 6AR, opposite Fort Southwick.

2. By public transport

• Bus – First 3 hourly.
• Rail – Cosham 3 mi E.

3. Cycling / walking

Portsdown Hill (NCN 22) at viewpoint.

1. Rudmore roundabout (M275/A3)

• Typical slip‑up – choosing wrong spiral then cutting across HGVs.
• Quick fix – pick lane two for A3 city at the gantry, hold 25 mph through spiral.

2. Eastern Road 40 mph SPECS

• Typical slip‑up – drifting to 48 mph past the airport playing fields.
• Quick fix – set cruise 38 mph, maintain gap.

3. 20 mph residential network

• Typical slip‑up – creeping above 20 mph on Buchanan Rd estate.
• Quick fix – stay in 2nd, aim 18 mph, watch repeaters.

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

The centre perches on James Callaghan Drive PO17 6AR beside Fort Southwick. Four bays share space with MoD traffic from Portsdown Technology Park. ADIs recommend a calm loop round Portsdown Hill viewpoint to settle nerves.

2. What to Expect on the Day

Reverse‑bay manoeuvre common. Independent driving heads towards the M27 J12 then along the A3(M)—busy lane merges and average‑speed cameras. Emergency stops on Southwick Hill Road; mirrors watched at the Magic Roundabout chain.

3. After You Pass

Licences land in 8‑10 days. Pass Plus via the M27 smart‑motorway, A27 Chichester bypass and M3 Winchester climb builds motorway confidence.

4. What If You Don’t Pass?

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