1. By car

Eastbank House, Eastbank Street PR8 1DQ. From Lord Street turn into Eastbank Street; the DVSA entrance is through the archway—limited bays at the rear, plan a safe drop‑off if busy.

2. By public transport

• Rail – Southport station (Merseyrail) is 0.6 miles north‑west via Chapel Street.
• Bus – Arriva 47 & Stagecoach X2 serve Eastbank Street every 12 minutes.

3. Cycling / walking

The Coastal Road shared‑use path on NCN Route 62 connects to Lord Street—secure hoops outside The Atkinson.

1. Kew roundabout (A570)

• Typical slip‑up – lane choice late, harsh braking.
• Quick fix – lane 2 for Southport 300 m back, hold 25 mph.

2. Scarisbrick New Rd 40 mph camera

• Typical slip‑up – drifting to 46 mph past fixed camera.
• Quick fix – lock 38 mph.

3. Marine Dr 30 → 20 buffer

• Typical slip‑up – entering dunes stretch at 30 mph.
• Quick fix – 2nd gear, 18 mph at sign.

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

Kerbside starts outside The Promenade PR8 1RR by Marine Lake. Warm‑up loop in Marine Lake car‑park.

2. What to Expect on the Day

Parallel park. Independent A565 Formby bypass → A59 Ormskirk. Emergency Marine Drive; mirrors Kew roundabout.

3. After You Pass

Licence 10 days. Pass Plus M58 Switch Island & M6 Thelwall.

4. What If You Don’t Pass?

DriveBot checks Southport, Preston, Norris Green.

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