Clacton-On-Sea Town Driving Test Centre Routes, Booking, and Preparation Guide

Location and accommodation of Clacton-on-Sea Town Driving Test Centre

There are more than 10 official routes near the Clacton-on-Sea Town Driving Test Centre. These town driving test routes assess your driving skills in various traffic and road conditions.

• Town centre, narrow streets and busy junctions
• Coastal roads are where speed and turns are tested
• Residential areas where there is more parking for cars and pedestrians

Practicing the city driving test routes beforehand will boost your confidence on the day of your test.

Car (B) License Driving Test

Clacton-on-Sea tests usually start at Queensway, which is the base of the Clacton-on-Sea Town Driving Test Centre. Test routes include town centres, residential streets, and coastal roads.

Common areas covered in town driving test routes include:

• Clacton town centre and surrounding streets.
• Holland-on-Sea Residential Area
• Pier area or coastal roads.

Major roads that are often used are:

• A133 - busy dual carriageway and roundabout
• B1027 - Residential and Suburban Mix
• B1441 - Coastal roads or free driving sections

Your test at Clacton-On-Sea Town Driving Test  Centre looks like this:

• 👁️ Eyesight Test - Read the number plate from 20.5 meters
• ❓ Tell me the security question
• 🕓 40-minute drive - including 20 minutes of independent driving, mostly on town driving test routes
• 🔁 A maneuver - parallel park, bay park, or pull to the right
• ⚠️ Emergency Stop - 1 of 3 tests can be added

If you're visiting from abroad or just want to relax before the test, consider these budget-friendly options laterooms.com:

• Travel Clacton on Sea
• Premier in Clacton
• Local B&Bs and guesthouses

Staying close to the town driving test centre reduces the stress on the day of the test.

If you are visiting Clacton-On-Sea and preparing for the town driving test routes, join our online driving course.

• International license holders who are familiar with UK roads
• Returning drivers are nervous
• Under-17 students who are practicing for the first time
• First-time learners who want to pass with confidence

To relax after the test, visit these places:

• Clacton Pier – for walking and leisure activities
• Jaywick Martello Tower - For history and scenic views
• Clacton Beach - for relaxing and walking
• Holland Haven Country Park - Nature and picnic spots
• Local cafes and restaurants