Whitby
Whitby driving test centre is located at: Unit F11, St Hilda’s Business Centre, Green Lane, Whitby, YO22 4ET
Test Types Available: car tests only at this centre
DVSA will make arrangements for you at this test centre if you have a disability.
Toilets: Male, female and disabled toilets are available.
Parking: Only on-street parking available
Whitby Pass Rate: Whitby has published pass rate of 58.2%
Whitby Test Route Info
There are some narrow streets in the Old Town, where you need to be aware of pedestrians in the road; particularly in tourist season. There are some complex junctions, and multi-lane roundabouts such as the A171 New Bridge roundabout. You need to ensure good lane discipline and effective observation at these. You may also drive on some 60 mph stretches toward Sandsend.
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 Test 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!