Oxford (Cowley)
Oxford (Cowley) driving test centre is located at: James Wolfe Road, Cowley, Oxford, OX4 2PY
Tel: 0300 200 1122
Test Types Available: car, ADI part 3
Accessibility: The centre features wheelchair-accessible entrances and parking
Toilets: Male, female, and accessible toilets are available
Parking: Car parking is available on the site
Pass Rate: The pass rate is approximately 48.6% for Oxford (Cowley) test centre
Oxford Cowley Test Routes
You will probably encounter complex roundabouts such as Heyford Hill, Littlemore, Headington, and Cowley Junction. You can expect 50 to 70 mph sections on the A4142 Eastern Bypass and the A40 Oxford Ring Road. Also, routes often pass through Garsington, Blackbird Leys, and Woodfarm, with narrow streets and parked cars; make sure to allow adequate clearance on these roads.
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!