Bromley (London)

How To Get There

If you’re heading to Bromley test centre from the middle of town, it’s a straight route down the A2212. If you’re not so centrally located, simply follow roads like the A20  or A21. Don’t worry if you’re not entirely familiar with the local roads, though. All you’ve got to do is use these directions with your sat nav and you’ll get there just fine!

A Bit More About Bromley

The DVSA put plenty of time and effort into figuring out the best location for their test centres. Bromley test centre, for example, is in an area that provides driving examiners with a varied range of road types and traffic conditions. If you’re taking your test here, expect to face heavy traffic during rush hour on the A2212. The close proximity of residential areas will also provide a challenge during the busier times of day—particularly when driving through car-lined streets whilst facing oncoming traffic.

Interested in learning more about Bromley in general? Read up on the resources below:

• National Rail
• Bus
• BBC Weather
• More about Bromley

Bromley Test Route

If you’re at all like other learner drivers, you’re probably dying to get your hands on the Bromley test centre. After all, if you have it, you can memorise the road names and the test will be a walk in the park! Well, we hate to break it to you, but the DVSA no longer publishes test routes. Fortunately, you can still get a rough idea of what could feature on your test by watching videos of Bromley test routes on YouTube. Still feeling anxious? Remember that your ADI will show you around the local roads during your lessons, focusing on any particularly tricky spots. By the time you’re due to take your test, you’ll be familiar and comfortable with the area around Bromley test centre.

Bromley Test Pass Rates

Practically every learner driver out there is interested in driving test pass rates. It’s one of the reasons why we like to write so many articles about them on our blog! The current national average pass rate stands at 45.9%. And what about Bromley, you ask? Here's what we've got in the way of pass rates so far...

Not sated your statistics fix? That’s fine! We’ve got more than enough articles on driving test pass rates. If you’re interested, have a gander at these posts:

• Why are driving test pass rates higher at some test centres?
• Driving test pass rates: map by county
• Manual vs automatic pass rates: 2017/18
• Which test centres had the best and worst pass rates in 2017/18?
• Driving test pass rates by area

What If I Can’t Go To Bromley?

If you can’t head to Bromley test centre, or you’re on the lookout for a backup option, your closest options are West Wickham or Hither Green.

What To Expect On The Day

So, you’ve finally made it to the end of your driving course. Good for you! Though it might seem daunting, you’ve only got one more step to take before you get to pose with your full driving licence. Yep, that’s right. You’ve got to show off your newfound driving skills to the examiner in the practical test.

Before you head out on your big day, make sure you double check that you’ve got your provisional. You won’t be able to take the test without it, so it’s pretty darn important! You also need to make sure you get to Bromley test centre at least 10 minutes before your test is due to start.

The driving test will consist of:

• An eyesight test, where you’ll need to read a number plate from a distance of 20 metres
• Two “show me, tell me” questions covering vehicle safety and maintenance
• Twenty minutes of general driving, where you’ll be guided by the examiner, and will also need to perform one of the following manoeuvres:
  • Parallel parking
  • Bay parking
  • Pulling up on the right
• Twenty minutes of independent driving, during which you’ll either follow sat nav directions or sign posts to reach a set destination

Your test route will eventually lead you back to Bromley test centre. Now you’ve only got to wait a few minutes before you get your result. The driving examiner will walk you through any driving test faults you made and let you know whether you’ve passed or failed. Regardless of the result, you’ll either get a physical feedback sheet or have your results sent to you by email with the driving test app.

But What If I Fail?

As you’d imagine, failing the driving test is not a pleasant experience. In fact, it can put some learners off from driving altogether. Instead of dwelling on the fact that you failed, however, you should use the experience as motivation to try again. If the stress got to you on the big day, then be sure to read our guide to getting rid of test day nerves or our top 10 tips to help you relax before your driving test. Alternatively, if you tripped up in a certain area, e.g., observations, take a refresher course to get back up to speed.

Ready to get back behind the wheel? PassMeFast can help make sure you’re not stuck waiting months for your next driving test. Simply contact us online or over the phone on 0333 123 4949 to get a fast-track practical test.

Improve Your Chances With PassMeFast

Desperate to get out onto the roads in the Bromley area unsupervised? You’re in luck—PassMeFast’s intensive and semi-intensive courses are available in your area! Depending on your preferences and availability, you can take lessons that last between 2 and 5 hours. During these lessons, you’ll work with a local ADI who will help you build up your muscle memory and skills. In absolutely no time at all, you’ll be flying through your fast-track practical test and heading out on your first road trip.

Ready to get started? To see what PassMeFast has to offer, head on over to our course prices or driving courses rundown. Already had some experience, but not quite sure which course is best for you? Our course recommender will tell you! Once you’ve made your decision, give us a bell on 0333 123 4949 or book online.