Brecon Driving Test Centre Routes, Booking, and Preparation Guide

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Brecon Driving Test Centre Routes, Booking, and Preparation Guide

Location and Accommodation Bracken Driving Test Centre

Test Center Address

Camden Road
Bracken
Powys
LD3 7RY

​​Facilities at Bracken Driving Test Centre

🚻 Male and female toilets are available.
♿ Full passive access
🅿️On-site parking is limited (for exam candidates only)

​​Test Center Statistics
  • Rating: 4.2 (according to learning review)
  • Pass Rate: 58.9%
  • Average waiting time (2024–2025): 6.3 weeks

Town driving test routes in Brecon

Bracken has 5+ official town driving test routes, including:

  • Roundabouts (near Usk Bridge and A40)
  • Busy town centre junction
  • Residential streets (Park Pendre and The Watton)
  • Dual carriageway (A40)
  • Mountain and rural roads begin.

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What tests are done in Bracken?

Car (B) License Driving Test


Common Test Areas in Bracken

The test starts from Camden Road. General area:

  • Usk Bridge (Narrow Crossing)
  • Park Pendre (residential with speed humps)
  • The Watton (Shops and Junction)
  • Serigkucheon Road (Free Driving)
  • A40 (High Speed Dual Carriageway)
  • Newgate Street (parking lanes)

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What to expect on test day?

  • 👁️ Eyesight Test - Number plate must be read from 20.5 meters
  • "Tell me" car safety question
  • 🕓 40 minutes practical drive (20 minutes free)
  • 🔁 Maneuvering - Bay parking, parallel parking, or pull-up to the right
  • ⚠️ Emergency Stop - Includes 1 out of every 3 tests.

Nearest Budget Hotel - Bracken Driving Test Centre

If you wish to unwind before the test or are traveling a long distance, think about these options via laterooms.com:

  • Premier in Brecon
  • The Wellington Hotel
  • YHA Brecon Beacons
  • George Hotel
  • Local guesthouses close to the town centre

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Places to visit after the test

  • Brecon Canal Basin - Peaceful Walk
  • Brecon Cathedral - Historic Site
  • Theater Brycheiniog - local theater and cafe
  • Pen-y-Fan —hiking spot

Best places to stay in Brecon

  • Pendry - Residential and quiet
  • Crossroads - Beautiful country roads.
  • Watton - Mixed Traffic Zone
  • Llanfaes - quiet open roads.
  • Camden Road - Town Centre

What to do if you fail the test?

  • Discuss feedback with the instructor.
  • Re-practice your weak points.
  • A single test route runs the Keren with confidence.
  • Join the JNDS online refresher course.

Key facts - Bracken Driving Test Centre

Location

Camden Road, Brecon, LD3 7RY


Facilities

Toilets, disabled access, on-site parking


Training Support

JNDS Online Driving Course available



Waiting time

6.3 weeks & Pass Rate 58.9%



Areas

  • Focus: Roundabouts, rural roads, dual carriageways
  • Most common areas are Usk Bridge, Park Pendry, and Camden Road. 
  • Roads used: A40, Camden Road, The Watton, Parc Pendre

Preparation Tips

  • Know the driving test routes well in advance
  • Test Duration: 40 minutes
  • Independent driving: 20 minutes

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