1. By car

The Tickfield Centre, Tickfield Avenue SS2 6LL. From the A127 take the B1015 Victoria Ave, then turn left into Tickfield Avenue—free visitor bays at the front of the conference centre.

2. By public transport

• Rail – Prittlewell station (Greater Anglia) is a 5‑minute walk via East Street.
• Bus – Arriva 7, 8 & First 20 all call on Victoria Avenue every 10 minutes; alight at “Tickfield Avenue”.

3. Cycling / walking

The paved Prittle Brook Greenway, part of NCN Route 16, meets East Street 300 m south—cycle stands outside the test‑centre foyer.

1. Cuckoo Corner roundabout (A127)

• Typical slip‑up – choosing inside lane for seafront then cutting across exit.
• Quick fix – lane 2 at countdown, hold 25 mph, exit true.

2. Marine Parade 20 mph promenade

• Typical slip‑up – creeping to 24 mph beside arcades.
• Quick fix – 2nd gear, 18 mph, anticipate pedestrians.

3. Eastern Esplanade zebra chain

• Typical slip‑up – failing to spot multiple zebras in dusk.
• Quick fix – scan far ahead, hover brake, ready to stop.

1. About Southend‑on‑Sea Test Centre from a Learner’s View

Found at 11 Stephenson Road SS9 5LY. Six bays near courier depots; seagulls add hazard tests. Warm‑up on Western Esplanade seafront bays.

2. What to Expect on the Day

Reverse‑bay first. Independent A127 dual ↔ A13 loop. Emergency Progress Road; mirrors Tesco roundabout.

3. After You Pass

Licence 8 days. Pass Plus A130 & Dartford Crossing.

4. What If You Don’t Pass?

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