Grantham (Somerby)
Grantham (Somerby) driving test centre is located at: Grantham (Somerby) Spitalgate Airfield, Blue Harbour, Grantham, NG31 7TX. The centre is located off the A52 at Somerby Hill. Look for the “Blue Harbour” gates (formerly Cold Harbour).
Tel: 0300 200 1122
Test Types Available: car, motorcycle mod 2, ADI part 3. 3.
Toilets: Male and female toilets are available
Parking: Car parking is available – You must follow a one-way system around the building to the designated area and should arrive no earlier than 10 minutes before your test.
Pass Rate: Grantham has a pass rate usually around mid 50%
Test Route Info
Be wary of the descent on Somerby Hill (A52) where candidates often end up speeding. Routes often include merging onto the A1 dual carriageway. Expect steep hills along London Road and complex roundabouts like the Swingbridge (A607/A52).
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!