1. By car

Exit the A19 at Testo’s Roundabout, join the A194 Leam Lane, then turn right into Bedesway. The DVSA sign sits opposite Hewden Hire. Bays are limited—arrive no more than 10 minutes early.

2. By public transport

• Bus – Stagecoach Route 575 (South Shields ↔ Bede Industrial Estate) runs every 30 minutes and stops directly outside the gate.
• Bus – Go North East Route 27 links Newcastle with South Shields; hop off at Bede Industrial Estate.
• Metro – Bede station is a 15-minute walk via the Perth Avenue footpath.

3. Cycling / walking

National Cycle Network Route 14 reaches the estate via the Riverside Path. Leave at Bartram’s Bridge and ride 0.5 miles along Castletown Front Street. Covered hoops sit outside Unit 3—bring a sturdy lock.

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1. A194 Western Approach average-speed zone

Typical slip-up – Fixed cameras enforce 30 mph; many brake too late.
Quick fix – Ease off before the first yellow pole and maintain steady throttle.

2. Tyne Dock five-arm roundabout

Typical slip-up – Spiral lanes tempt drift toward port exits.
Quick fix – Read lane boards 150 m out, hold 25 mph, and commit smoothly.

3. Bedesway HGV pinch-points

Typical slip-up – Parked lorries narrow the road to single file.
Quick fix – Scan two truck-lengths ahead, pick a safe gap, and signal decisively.

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1. About South Shields Test Centre

Examiners favour bay-parking in the rear yard; parallel jobs pop up on Monkton Lane. First pull-out is onto a 30 mph bend—practise smooth second-gear roll-offs and early mirror checks.

2. What to Expect on the Day

Arrive 10 minutes early with your provisional licence. You’ll:

• Complete a 20 m eyesight check
• Answer one “show me, tell me” question
• Perform a reversing manoeuvre (bay or parallel)
• Possibly complete an emergency stop
• Spend about 20 minutes on independent driving via sat-nav or road signs

Examiners assess mirror–signal–manoeuvre discipline carefully, especially at A19 merges.

3. After You Pass

Results upload instantly, and your full photocard normally arrives within two weeks. Consider Pass Plus for motorway confidence on the A1(M) and A19, and compare telematics insurance early to trim premiums.

4. What If You Don’t Pass?

Not passing can feel discouraging, but DriveBot hunts cancellations across South Shields, Sunderland, and Gateshead—booking the earliest retest so your skills stay sharp.

5. Can’t Find Earlier Driving Test Cancellations?

DriveBot provides:

• Instant alerts the second a slot appears
• Flexible filters — centre radius, date window, gearbox
• Zero hassle — DriveBot refreshes DVSA pages while you practise

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