1. By car

Whitby Fire Station, Springhill, YO21 1EB. From the A171 join Helredale Rd, cross the high‑level bridge, up Green Lane then right into Springhill—free bays behind the station.

2. By public transport

• Rail – Whitby station (Esk Valley) 0.5 miles; follow Bagdale then Pannett Way uphill.
• Bus – Arriva X93, 95 & Coastliner 840 hourly; alight at “Pannett Park”.

3. Cycling / walking

The heritage Cinder Track, part of NCN 1, starts on Stakesby Rd ¼ mile south—bike hoops outside Whitby Museum in Pannett Park.

1. A37 Wells Road 60 → 40 → 30 camera

Slip‑up – braking late at Bishopsworth Road trips the front‑facing unit.
Fix – spot the 40 mph board by the petrol station, roll off, engine‑brake to 28 mph.

2. Hicks Gate Roundabout spiral

Slip‑up – drifting toward Bath exit on the three‑lane spiral.
Fix – read overhead arrows 120 m out, hold 25 mph, mirror‑signal before leaving.

3. Creswicke Road bus‑gate

Slip‑up – entering the camera‑controlled bus lane.
Fix – watch the large BUS ONLY markings, stay right of the splitter island.

4. Hengrove Park 20 mph cushions

Slip‑up – accelerating to 24 mph between humps.
Fix – stay in 2 nd, steady 17–19 mph, gentle throttle.

5. Test‑centre forecourt bay‑parking

Slip‑up – shallow approach & missed 360° glance.
Fix – align rear door‑handle with bay line, pause, full all‑round check, reverse at crawl.

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1. About Whitchurch from a Learner’s View

The yard shares space with DVSA & NHS fleets. Examiners favour bay‑parking on‑site; parallel demos crop up on Bamfield. First pull‑out is onto a 30 mph bend — polish second‑gear roll‑offs & sharp MSM.

2. What to Expect on the Day

Arrive 10 min early with your provisional. You’ll:

• Read a plate at 20 m.
• Answer one show me / tell me question.
• Perform a reversing manoeuvre (bay or parallel) — maybe an emergency stop.
• Drive ~20 min independently via sat‑nav or signs.

Hot‑spots: Hicks Gate lane discipline & A37 speed control.

3. After You Pass

Results upload instantly; photocard arrives in ≈ 2 weeks. Build dual‑carriageway confidence on A4174, motorway skills on the M32 after Pass Plus.

4. What If You Don’t Pass?

DriveBot scans Whitchurch, Brislington & Kingswood nonstop, booking the first retest.

5. Can’t Find Earlier Driving Test Cancellations?

• Instant alerts when slots appear.
• Flexible filters — radius, date range, gearbox.
• Stress‑free auto‑booking while you refine manoeuvres (Book Driving Test – GOV.UK).

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