Theory Test Centres in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire

Driving conditions in and around Haverfordwest

Haverfordwest combines a compact town centre with busy approach roads, rural lanes and the A40 trunk road skirting the town. This mix is reflected in the kind of theory test questions you are likely to face. Expect scenarios involving changing speed limits as you move from national speed limit sections on the A40 to 30 mph zones near residential streets such as Prendergast and Albert Town. Understanding the Highway Code rules on speed limits, traffic signs and lane discipline is essential.

The town centre around Bridge Street, High Street and the A487 (Freemens Way) can be congested at school run and commuting times. You will often deal with pedestrian crossings, signal-controlled junctions and mini-roundabouts. Theory questions may ask how to approach zebra and pelican crossings safely, or how to react to queuing traffic near busy shopping areas and the Riverside Shopping Centre.

Rural roads, tourism and seasonal traffic

As the county town of Pembrokeshire and a gateway to the coast, Haverfordwest experiences seasonal traffic spikes, particularly on routes towards Broad Haven, Newgale and St Davids. Many of these roads are narrow, unlit and winding. The Highway Code’s guidance on rural driving, safe overtaking, blind bends and appropriate use of headlights is particularly relevant here. You should also be familiar with signs warning of slow-moving farm vehicles and livestock on the road, which are common in the countryside around Withybush and Clarbeston Road.

During holiday periods, caravans and campervans heading to the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park can create slow-moving traffic on the A40 and A487. Theory test questions often focus on following distances, using mirrors before changing position and anticipating the actions of less experienced or slower drivers. Being able to judge stopping distances correctly in different conditions is vital.

Weather, coastal climate and hazard perception

Haverfordwest’s proximity to the coast means that weather can change quickly. Heavy rain, strong winds and mist are not unusual, especially in autumn and winter. The hazard perception part of the theory test will expect you to recognise how these conditions affect stopping distances, tyre grip and visibility. You should revise the Highway Code rules on driving in wet and windy weather, including reducing speed, using dipped headlights and avoiding spray from larger vehicles on the A40.

Flooding can occasionally affect low-lying routes near the Western Cleddau river, particularly after prolonged rain. While you will not be asked about specific flood-prone streets, you may see video clips in the test that resemble local conditions, such as standing water, glare from wet roads or reduced visibility on rural stretches. Practising with realistic hazard perception clips will help you learn to spot these dangers early and respond correctly.