Taunton
Taunton driving test centre is located at: Unit L2, Acres Hill Business Park, Off Venture Way, Taunton, TA2 8RX
Due to refurbishment works, from Thursday 26th February until Tuesday 5th May 2026, the building at Taunton Test Centre will be fully closed. The test centre will be operating from portacabins in the car park which will include a waiting room and toilet facilities. During this time, there will be limited space available in the car park. Customers should ensure they are only on site if they have a driving test booked and should arrive no more than 10 minutes before the start of the test time. This will help ensure all tests are run smoothly from start to finish. Testing at the building will resume from Tuesday 5th May 2026
Tel: 0300 200 1122 (DVSA Central Info Line)
Test Types Available: car, motorcycle mod 1, motorcycle mod 2, ADI part 2, ADI part 3
Accessibility: This test centre hasa wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking
Toilets: Male and female toilets are available
Parking: On-site parking is available
Pass Rate: Taunton has a pass rate of 55.5%
Taunton Test Route Tips
The A358 (Toneway) has speed limit changes from 60 to 40 to 30 mph. Watch out for the speed camera near Creech Castle.
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!