1. By car

Unit 2, Upcott Avenue, EX31 1HN on the Pottington Business Park. From the A361 Atlantic Highway follow signs for Pottington and turn into Upcott Ave at the Morrisons roundabout—DVSA bays are on the left beside Screwfix.

2. By public transport

• Rail – Barnstaple terminus (Tarka Line) sits 1.4 miles south‑east; Stagecoach 21A departs every 15 mins to “Pottington Industrial Estate”.
• Bus – Stagecoach 21, 21A & 308 link the town centre and North Devon coast; alight at “Upper Brynsworthy Park”.

3. Cycling / walking

The Tarka Trail (NCN 27) runs behind Pottington Business Park—lockable hoops outside the Barnstaple Rugby Club gate.

1. A3125 Sticklepath junction

• Typical slip‑up – last‑minute lane changes on the downhill approach cause harsh braking.
• Quick fix – pick your lane at the 200 yd board, keep a steady 25 mph and commit.

2. Taw Bridge 30 mph average‑camera zone

• Typical slip‑up – speed creeps above 32 mph across the bridge and cameras catch it.
• Quick fix – set cruise (or hold 3rd) at 28 mph before the entry gantry and stay centred.

3. Braunton Rd 40 → 30 drop

• Typical slip‑up – forgetting the limit change by the residential build‑outs.
• Quick fix – cover the brake at the 30 sign, check mirrors and roll through in 3rd gear.

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

Tucked on Oakwood Close off Sticklepath Hill, the centre offers a small on‑site car park with Bay‑parking lines—perfect for a last‑minute practice. Pull away into the 30 mph estate before merging onto the A3125, a fast first test of mirror‑signal‑manoeuvre.

2. What to Expect on the Day

Arrive ten minutes early with your provisional. After the eyesight check and one “show me, tell me” question, you’ll perform a reversing manoeuvre (often bay parking on‑site) and possibly an emergency stop. The twenty‑minute independent‑driving leg frequently heads over the Taw Bridge toward Fremington, so polish dual‑carriageway skills.

3. After You Pass

Your examiner can upload the result online; the photocard licence lands inside a fortnight. Book Pass Plus on the A361 North Devon Link Road, and compare telematics insurance to trim first‑year costs.

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