Newport (Gwent) Driving Test Centre routes include a wide mix of urban town driving, residential estates, busy roundabouts, and faster A-road sections around Newport. Examiners here commonly test your ability to handle complex junctions, roundabout lane positioning, observation at residential crossroads, and merging onto faster roads. Expect to encounter a blend of town centre traffic, estate roads with parked cars, and multi-exit roundabouts during the test.
📊 Pass Rate: 52.3% (latest DVSA centre data)
📍 Address: Stephenson Street, off Corporation Road, Liswerry, Newport, Gwent, NP19 4XH,
⚠️ Hazard Spots to Watch
— Multi-exit roundabouts are common here on test routes. Many candidates choose the wrong lane or delay shoulder checks before exiting, leading to serious observation faults.
— These quieter estate junctions often have parked cars and limited sightlines. Failing to fully stop at Give Way lines or check both ways multiple times is a frequent reason for failure.
— Where minor roads join this busier A-road, candidates often hesitate or misjudge safe gaps, leading to poor merging decisions or unnecessary hesitation notes.
— These roads feed into larger junctions with variable traffic speeds. Learners commonly miss checking blind spots while changing lanes or approach too fast for the changing limits, triggering examiner concerns.
Practising in this area before your test helps you become familiar with the exact road types examiners often choose. The more confidently you handle these situations, the higher your chance of passing on the first attempt.
