1. By car

From the A3088 Cartgate Link follow A30 West toward Yeovil, then left onto Preston Road. Turn right at the Abbey Manor roundabout into Abbey Manor Business Centre. Street‑parking only – arrive ≤ 10 min early.

2. By public transport

• Bus 51 – Yeovil Bus Station ↔ Cavalier Way every ~20 min; alight Abbey Manor Park / Fennel Way (≈ 3 min walk). See the latest times.
• Bus 81 – South Petherton ↔ Montacute; alight Preston Road / Bluebell Road (≈ 7 min walk). Timetable here.
• Rail – Yeovil Pen Mill (Bristol ↔ Weymouth line) 1.7 mi east. Walk 35 min or take bus 51 (≈ 12 min). Door‑to‑door planning: Rome2Rio.

3. Cycling / walking

NCN Route 26 passes Yeovil; leave at the Preston Road cycle‑lane and ride 0.4 mi to the business centre. See the Route 26 map for diversions. Hoop stands are outside reception—bring a D‑lock.

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1. Preston Road 60 → 40 → 30 camera drop

Typical slip‑up – braking late past Abbey Manor lights triggers the fixed camera.
Fix: spot the 40 mph board, roll off early and engine‑brake smoothly to 30 mph. (Speed Cameras UK)

2. A3088 Cartgate roundabout merge

Typical slip‑up – drifting across the hatch into the Taunton exit lane.
Fix: read lane arrows ≈ 120 m out, stay in the middle, mirror‑signal on exit.

3. Abbey Manor Park speed humps

Typical slip‑up – accelerating to 25 mph between cushions.
Fix: hold second gear at 18–19 mph, gentle throttle.

4. Mudford Road hill‑start near hospital

Typical slip‑up – rolling back on the 8 % gradient.
Fix: firm handbrake, bite point, 360° check, release smoothly.

5. Centre forecourt bay‑parking

Typical slip‑up – shallow angle and missed 360° checks.
Fix: align door handle with bay line, pause, all‑round glance, reverse at crawl.

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1. About Yeovil from a Learner’s View

No on‑site parking means meeting your examiner in the foyer; they’ll direct you to a public bay on Preston Road. Examiners favour bay‑parking at the nearby Cavalier Way car park; parallel jobs often use Fennel Way. First pull‑out is onto a 30 mph bend—practise crisp 2nd‑gear roll‑offs and MSM checks.

2. What to Expect on the Day

• Arrive 10 min early.
• 20 m eyesight check → one “show me, tell me” question → reversing manoeuvre (bay or parallel) → possible emergency stop → ≈ 20 min independent drive (sat‑nav or signs).
• Examiners watch mirrors on the A3088 merge and speed at Preston Road cameras. (GOV.UK)

3. After You Pass

With a 46 % success rate you’re just below the UK mean. Results upload instantly; your photocard usually arrives within 2 weeks. Build dual‑carriageway confidence on the A303 and practise rural bends toward Sherborne.

4. What If You Don’t Pass?

A setback? DriveBot monitors Yeovil, Taunton and Dorchester all day, booking the earliest retest so your skills stay fresh.

5. Can’t Find Earlier Driving Test Cancellations?

DriveBot delivers:

• Instant slot alerts – book via GOV.UK
• Flexible filters for centre radius, date range & gearbox
• Auto‑booking while you practise manoeuvres

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