Gosforth
Gosforth driving test centre is located at: Sandy lane, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 5HB
Tel: 0191 236 4526
Test Types Available: car, lorry and bus, ADI part 2, ADI part 3.
Accessibility: The centre features wheelchair-accessible entrances and step-free access
Toilets: Male, female and disabled toilets are available
Parking: Parking space is available – this is a shared test centre with large vehicles and buses
Pass Rate: The average pass rate is approximately 47.6%
Test Route Info
Be alert for the 50 mph to 30 mph speed camera drops on the A189 ; late braking is a common cause of failure. Watch for Blue House Roundabout, which is a complex junction, and Sandy Lane with its “pinch-points” caused by parked trailers in the industrial estate, which can reduce the road to a single lane.
In order to book a driving test you need:
- your UK driving licence number
- a credit or debit card for payment
- if you wish to check that your driving instructor is available, you will also need your instructor’s personal reference number
You can click here to find out the current cost of a driving test in your chosen category. In order to take a practical test, you must have lived in England, Wales or Scotland for at least 185 days in the last 12 months before the day you take your test. If you live in Northern Ireland there is a different service through which you can book your test. If you want to look for an earlier test date after booking, you can check for appointments by going to the ‘change driving test‘ page on the Gov.UK website.
What Happens on the Day
On the day of your driving test, make sure that you have your photocard driving licence with you. If you have an old style paper licence, then you must also take a valid passport for photo ID. Without these you will not be able to take your test.
You can take the test in your own car if you wish. Just make sure that it is taxed, insured and everything is in good working order. You must also provide an extra rear-view mirror for the examiner to use. Make sure that your L plates are clean, and correctly positioned clearly in view – NOT in the windows!
Arrive at your test centre in good time, but not so early that you get in the way of other test candidates. About ten minutes before your test time is about right. Just park your car, and make your way to the waiting room with your licence and wait for the examiner to call your name. For full details about what happens during a test, read The Driving Test & How to Pass – it’s written by a driving examiner!