Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury driving test centre is located at: Stafford Drive, Battlefield Enterprise Park, Shrewsbury, SY1 3BF
Tel: 0300 200 11 22 (DVSA Booking Line)
Test Types Available: car, motorcycle mod 1, motorcycle mod 2, ADI part 2, ADI part 3
Accessibility: The centre features wheelchair-accessible entrances and parking
Toilets: All facilities are available at this centre
Parking: Parking bays are available at the centre
Pass Rate: Shrewsbury’s published pass rate is 50.4%
Shrewsbury Test Routes
You may be directed through some major roundabouts like Emstrey and Battlefield. You need to make sure that you show proper lane discipline at these. Be aware of speed limit changes on the A49 Whitchurch Road. It drops from 60 to 40 then 30 mph, and there are speed cameras along here. If you have to drive along the narrow streets near the river, be on the lookout for oncoming traffic and make sure that you show good anticipation.
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!