Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) Driving Test Centre Routes, Booking, and Preparation Guide

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Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) Driving Test Centre Routes, Booking, and Preparation Guide

Location and accommodation of Chelmsford Driving Test Centre (Hanbury Road)

Test Centre Address

Hanbury Road
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 3AE

​​Chelmsford Driving Test Centre facilities

🚻 Toilets are available for test candidates
♿ Passive access is complete
🅿️ Car parking is available on site, but limited

​​Test Centre Statistics
  • Classification: ★★★★☆ 4.0 (open reviews)
  • Current Pass Rate: 51.3%
  • Average holding up time (2024–2025): 7-9 weeks

Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) town driving test routes

Chelmsford's test routes presented mixed conditions: city centre traffic, dual carriageways, sharp roundabouts, and quiet residential streets.

These routes are specifically designed to test your risk perception, control, and decision-making skills.

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What tests are carried out at Chelmsford Test Centre?

Car (Category B - Manual and Automatic) driving test


Chelmsford driving test routes and areas

The exam centre is on Hanbury Road, and routes take you through a mix of central and outer areas of Chelmsford.

  • Broomfield Road - Busy and fast
  • Waterhouse Lane - roundabouts and bends
  • Rainsford Lane - Lane positioning has been tested
  • Swiss Avenue - Residential area for exercises

Major roads that are often used are:

  • A1016 (Princess Road) – high-speed sections
  • A1060 - City traffic and merging lanes
  • Residential Zones – For parallel park and bay parking

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What to Expect on Test Day

Your test at Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) Driving Test Centre looks like this:

  • 👁️ Eyesight test - Number plate 20.5 meters from door
  • ❓ "Tell me" security question
  • 🕓 40 minutes driving test - 20 minutes independent driving simulation
  • 🔁 A maneuver - pull to the right, parallel park, or bay park
  • ⚠️ Emergency Stop – 1 in 3 chance

Budget-friendly rehash close to Chelmsford Test Centre

If you're planning to spend the night before the test, you can check out these options laterooms.com:

  • Premier Inn Chelmsford City Centre
  • Travelodge Chelmsford
  • Local B&Bs in Springfield and Broomfield

Being close to each other helps with stress and time management on test day.

Use the JNDS online course to improve your driving skills

The JNDS online course offers structured lessons and route familiarization, ideal for your Chelmsford driving test. This course is particularly helpful for:

  • Students who are going to take the exam for the first time
  • Nervous drivers or international license holders
  • For those who could not pass on the first attempt

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  • Navigating roundabouts, dual carriageways, and city traffic
  • Parking, reversing, and parallel parking techniques
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  • UK-specific driving rules and best practices for international drivers
  • Full support in understanding theory test material and hazard perception
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A place to rest in Chelmsford after the test

After the test, to relax a bit, visit these places:

  • Central Park - Peaceful walking paths
  • Chelmsford High Street - cafes and shopping
  • Hylands Park - For nature and fresh air

Best Places to Stay in Chelmsford (with Nearby Periods/Estate)

This option is best if you want to facilitate access to practice and test centres:

  • Springfield- Comes within test paths.
    • Nearby Properties: Chancellor Park, Beaulieu Estate, Pump Lane
  • Broomfield - Quiet and wide roads.
    • Famous roads: Main Road, Nash Drive, Patching Hall Lane
  • Meet - Close to the city centre but with less traffic
    • Best Areas: Vicarage Road, Lady Lane, Milsham Drive
  • Melbourne- Just off Hanbury Road
    • Important Locations: Melbourne Avenue, St. Nazaire Road, Avon Road

All these examples are ideal for learners who want to practice regularly and make the test day stress-free.

What if you fail your exam?

It's not a big deal - failing is part of the process. For the next attempt:

  • Feedback and targeted lessons from a certified driving instructor
  • Review the "Weak Points" section of the JNDS online course.
  • Pay extra attention to route familiarity and hazard response.

Key facts

Address

Hanbury Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3AE


Amenities

Restrooms, incapacitate get to, constrained stopping


Training Support

JNDS Online Driving Course available


Nearby Remains

Head Motel, Travelodge, B&B in Broomfield


Waiting Time (2024-2025)

7 - 9 Week and Today Pass Rate is 51.3%


Tests performed

Car (Category B - Manual and Automatic)


Areas of Hone

A1016, Rainsford Path, Swiss Road, Moulsham


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