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Belvedere DTC

Belvedere Test Centre is the best choice for anybody living in, or to the east, of Woolwich.

The Centre is situated on a one-way street, at 33 Woolwich Road, DA17 5EE.

Please not that from October 4th 2010 the DSA no longer publish Driving Test Routes. For more information on likely routes please contact your nearest local independent driving instructor.

Dealing with... Knee Hill

A dangerous road in the area is called Knee Hill. Narrow, steep, and winding, it is important to stay in control of the vehicle when going downhill by using a low gear, possibly 2nd. You may be asked to turn left halfway down, onto Federation Road.

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This turn could be extremely dangerous if it is approached too fast. Make sure your speed is almost walking pace at the point of turn, and if space is further limited by other traffic, use 1st gear. Keep the car tight to the kerb, and work on the assumption that a caravan will be approaching around the corner (there is a campsite here!)

Remember the Routine?

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It may be a bit of a mouthful, but it's worth trying to remember.

One-Way Systems

Parking on the Right

As the Test-Centre is situated on a one-way street, then you may park outside on the right, if the left is busy. Generally parking on the right, against the flow of traffic, is poor practice. It means that when you move away again you will pull out into oncoming traffic, with a restricted view. The view is restricted because of the position of the driver's seat, on the right hand side of the car.

However, in a one-way street there is no oncoming traffic. Therefore pulling out is less dangerous. Be defensive, though, and remember that cyclists often travel against the flow on one-way streets.

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Turning Right

When you turn right out of a one way street, you will need to position the car to the right hand side of the road, something you may not be used to doing. Look for instructions, painted on the road surface.

Merging

If you are following a one-way system around to the right, then you may need to merge with traffic coming from the left. This is different from a standard roundabout, where traffic from the left must give way.

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If it is safe, keep moving. Hug the right hand kerb. Once you are round the bend, use the left mirror and re-position to the left.

Where there is space for only one vehicle, be prepared to give priority to vehicles on your left.