1. By car

Exit the M606 at Junction 2 and follow signs for Bradford (East). After one mile, turn left onto Thornbury Road; Hilltop Road is the next right. There is no on‑site parking—use neighbouring Rushton Avenue or Morrisons’ 2‑hour bays.

2. By public transport

• Bus – Frequent Arriva and First services (72, 606, X6) stop on Leeds Road at Thornbury Barracks, a three‑minute walk up Rushton Avenue to the test‑centre gate.
• Train – Bradford Interchange is 1.8 miles away; the 72 bus outside the concourse reaches Thornbury Barracks in 12 minutes.

3. Cycling / walking

National Cycle Network Route 66 runs between Leeds and Bradford and crosses Leeds Road half a mile south of the centre. Lockable hoops sit beside Thornbury Medical Practice on Rushton Avenue.

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1. Sticker Lane gyratory

Typical slip‑up: learners drift across spiral lanes when exiting for the A6177.
Quick fix: pick the signed lane 100 m out, maintain 20 mph through the circle.

2. A647 50 → 30 drops near Thornbury Roundabout

Typical slip‑up: average‑speed cameras catch late braking.
Quick fix: lift off at the first 40 sign and use engine‑braking.

3. HGV pinch‑points on Rushton Avenue

Typical slip‑up: parked lorries force single‑file traffic; many candidates fail to give way.
Quick fix: look two vehicles ahead and choose a passing place early.

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1. About Thornbury from a Learner’s View

Hilltop Road starts on a 1‑in‑15 gradient, so master smooth second‑gear pick‑ups. Manoeuvres are done kerb‑side—parallel parking on Rushton Avenue or reversing into industrial bays off Scarr End Lane. Examiners often spring an angled start on the A647 slip road.

2. What to Expect on Test Day

Arrive ten minutes early with your provisional licence. After the eyesight check you’ll:

• Answer one “show me, tell me” question
• Perform a single reversing exercise
• Possibly complete an emergency stop
• Spend about twenty minutes on independent driving via sat‑nav or signs

Mirror–signal–manoeuvre habits are scrutinised at every speed‑limit change.

3. After You Pass

DVSA figures put Thornbury’s 2024 pass rate at 44%, slightly below the 48.9% national average. The examiner submits results electronically; expect your full photocard within two weeks. Consider Pass Plus for motorway confidence on the M62 and compare telematics‑based insurance quotes immediately.

4. What If You Don’t Pass?

A failed attempt isn’t the end—DriveBot scans DVSA systems to secure the next available slots at Thornbury, Heaton or Leeds centres, so you can re‑book quickly and keep skills fresh.

5. Can’t Find Earlier Cancellations?

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• Sends instant alerts the moment a slot appears, thanks to 24/7 polling of 100+ centres
• Lets you set date windows, preferred hours and transmission
• Removes stress — no page‑refresh marathons; simply accept the match and focus on practice

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