Lichfield
Lichfield driving test centre is located at: Lower Sanford Street, Lichfield, WS13 6RB
Tel: 0300 200 1122 (Central booking line)
Test Types Available: car tests
Accessibility: The centre has wheelchair-accessible entrances and parking
Toilets: Male and female toilets are available
Parking: Car parking is available on site, but do not arrive more than 10 minutes before your appointment
Pass Rate: Lichfield reports a pass rate of around 48%
Test Routes
You can expect 70 mph to 30mph speed drops on the A38 Western Bypass, where you will find average speed cameras. Make sure to get practise driving through multi-lane roundabouts like the Wall Island (A5/A5127). Be aware of pedestrians in the road near the university and the city centre.
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!