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Tesco Bedford Riverfield Drive Superstore Petrol Station

Riverfield Drive, Bedford, MK41 0SE

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Petrol Station Summary

  • Services Available View
    • The following services are available at this petrol station; Pay at Pump, Air & Water unit and Costa Coffee Express.

Getting Here

Petrol Station Forecourt

  • Forecourt and Pumps View
    • Colleagues are able to provide assistance at the pumps.
    • To get help, sound your horn (or turn on your hazard warning lights) and make sure your Blue Badge is clearly visible through the front windscreen.
    • The pumps are clearly signed.
    • It is possible to pay at the pump.
    • The height range of the pump controls/screen is 124cm to 134cm.
    • The height of the fuel pump nozzle slot is 157cm.
    • The paper towel dispenser(s) is/are at a height of 90cm.
    • The disposable glove dispenser(s) is/are at a height of 93cm.
    • The tyre pressure machine control heights vary between 156cm and 166cm.
    • The height of the tyre pressure pump slot is 128cm.
    • The height of the water pump slot is 127cm.

ATM(s)

  • The ATM(s) is/are located to the left of the petrol station building.
  • The ATM(s) is/are 15m from the entrance.
  • There are bollards on the approach to the ATM(s).
  • The height of the bollard(s) is 79cm.
  • The bollards have a visual identification band.
  • The minimum width between the bollards is 82cm.
  • The controls/screen heights vary between 95cm and 118cm.
  • There is not a lowered ATM available.

Entrance

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the petrol station building.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'Hello'.
    • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance area which may look like a hole to some people.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of this entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located to the right of the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the ramp.
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm.
    • The ramp has resting areas.
    • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
    • There is/are 2 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
    • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • There is a second lower handrail.

Shop

  • Access and Circulation View
    • There is step-free access throughout.
    • The majority of aisle widths are 150cm+.
    • There are mats in aisles that might be perceived as holes.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • A seat cannot be made available if required.
  • Checkout Area View
    • The checkout(s) is/are located to the left as you enter.
    • There is step-free access to the checkout(s).
    • There is a clear unobstructed route to the checkout(s).
    • The checkout(s) is/are not clearly signed.
    • The lighting levels at the checkout(s) are good.
    • There is a/are staffed checkout(s).
  • Staffed Checkout(s) View
    • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the standard checkout(s).
    • The standard checkout(s) is not/are not placed in front of a plain background.
    • The height of the staffed checkout(s) is/are 101cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the staffed checkout(s).
    • There is a hearing assistance system at the staffed checkout(s).
    • The type of system is a fixed loop.
    • The hearing assistance system is signed.
    • Colleagues are not trained to use the hearing assistance system.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested on 25/02/2021.
    • The hearing assistance system was not working at the time of testing.
  • Comments View
    • The Costa Coffee machine controls range between 136-154cm high.

Accessible Toilet(s)

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.