West Didsbury
West Didsbury driving test centre is located at: Unit 11, Christie Park, West Didsbury, M21 7QY
Tel: 0300 200 1122 (DVSA general booking support)
Test Types Available: car, ADI part 3 tests
Accessibility: This test centre features wheelchair accessible entrances and parking bays
Toilets: Male, female and disabled toilets are available
Parking: Plenty of parking bays are available for test candidates
Pass Rate: West Didsbury has an average pass rate of 51.5%
West Didsbury Test Routes
Test routes from here frequently use the Princess Parkway, where you will need to merge with fast-moving traffic. Other frequently used roads include Barlow Moor Road, Wilmslow Road, and Palatine Road. You may also drive through narrow, streets lined with parked cars in Withington, Didsbury, and Wythenshawe & Benchill. make sure that you give adequate clearance to these obstructions. Watch out for the 20 mph zones near Fog Lane Park and various school sections on Barlow Moor Road.
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!