Winchester
Winchester driving test centre is located at: Christchurch Road, Winchester, SO23 9SY
Test Types Available: car, ADI part 2, ADI part 3
Disabled Access: Winchester test centre is wheelchair accessible, including the entrance and parking facilities
Toilets: Male and female toilets are available
Parking: Parking bays are available on site
Winchester Pass Rate: Reported by the DVSA at 49.1%
Winchester Test Routes
Your route may include some of Winchester’s old narrow roads with blind corners. The University of Winchester and Royal Hampshire County Hospital areas have lots of pedestrian traffic, so watch out for pedestrians in the road. You may also be taken on sections of the A31, A34, and occasionally routes near M3 Junction 9. These are busy roads where you will need to be confident driving at higher speeds. The Winnall Roundabout and the Spitfire Link are often used on test. These junctions need you to show good lane discipline.
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!