Leicester (Cannock Street)
Leicester (Cannock Street) driving test centre is located at: 40 Cannock Street, Barkbythorpe Road, Troon Industrial Estate, Leicester, LE4 9HT
Tel: 0300 200 1122
Test Types Available: car, lorry and bus, ADI part 3.
This test centre is not wheelchair Accessible
Toilets: Male and female toilets are available
Parking:Â Limited car parking is available
Pass Rate: The last reported average for this centre was 39.7%
What to Expect on the Test Routes
Routes often take candidates onto the A46 and A607, requiring confident merging and driving at speeds up to 70 mph. You may also encounter the Red Hill Circle and Hobby Horse Roundabout. Red Hill is known for faded lane markings, making correct positioning difficult. There are some residential streets such as Rushey Mead, which feature narrow roads with heavy street parking, testing your ability to judge gaps and meeting traffic.
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 When You Get There
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!