1. By car

66 Peverell Avenue West, Poundbury, Dorchester DT1 3SU. Leave the A35 at Monkey’s Jump roundabout onto the A37, then turn right into Middle Farm Way and follow signs for Crown Square—DVSA building sits on Peverell Ave W with its own marked bays.

2. By public transport

• Rail – Dorchester South (Waterloo ↔ Weymouth) 1.3 miles south‑east; Damory 10 bus (hourly) from the station forecourt alights at “Peverell Avenue West”.
• Bus – First X51 & X52 Bridport ↔ Poundbury services also use Crown Square.

3. Cycling / walking

The Great Field greenways connect to NCN Route 26 via Maiden Castle Road—cycle hoops are outside the Buttermarket cafés, two minutes from the centre.

1. Monkey’s Jump roundabout (A35)

• Typical slip‑up – entering too fast from bypass.
• Quick fix – brake to 25 mph, steer tight.

2. High West Street 20 mph

• Typical slip‑up – forgetting new limit in historic core.
• Quick fix – 2nd gear, watch repeater plaques.

3. Top o’Town hill lights

• Typical slip‑up – rolling back on restart.
• Quick fix – handbrake‑bite, slight gas, smooth release.

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

Found on Peverell Avenue West, Poundbury (DT1 3WE), the centre has five learner bays squeezed between offices; supermarket deliveries cut across the exit. Most instructors do a warm‑up loop through the Brewery Square multi‑storey to rehearse bay parking.

2. What to Expect on the Day

Bay parking nearly always kicks off. Independent driving commonly joins the A35 Monkey’s Jump, loops the A37 and returns—expect 30‑to‑70 changes and tour‑bus traffic for Hardy Country. Emergency stops are set on Middle Farm Way; examiners pore over mirrors at the Dorchester South station lights.

3. After You Pass

Digital pass uploads see your licence arrive in about a week. Pass Plus via the A31 Ringwood dual and the steep A35 Bridport bypass sharpens multi‑lane skills before you tackle the Devon coast.

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