Newton Abbot
Newton Abbot driving test centre is located at: Vander House, Brunel Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 4YQ
Tel: 01626 354889
Test Types Available: car, ADI part 3
Accessibility: The centre has wheelchair-accessible entrances and parking
Toilets: Male, female, and disabled-accessible toilets are available at the centre
Parking: Car parking is available
Pass Rate: The average pass rate is approximately 51.%
Test Route Info
Routes often include driving on parts of the A380 (Besigheim Way) and A381 (Torquay Road). You will need to merge safely onto these roads and show good lane discipline. You may also need to deal with the Penn Inn roundabout: this has a spiral lane layout which can be something of a challenge. Watch out for speed limit changes, such as the 20 mph zone on Wolborough Street and 70 to 40 mph transitions on dual carriageways.
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.
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!