Bala driving test centre
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Test centre address: Unit 4, Penllyn Workshops, Heol Aran, Bala, Gwynedd LL23 7SP
Bala's driving test centre (Y Bala in Welsh) is at the Penllyn Workshops on Heol Aran, on the edge of the town. It's a car only centre serving a wide rural area, and learners come from Bala, Corwen, Dolgellau, Llanuwchllyn, Trawsfynydd and Llangollen.
It's one of the smaller centres, with 607 car tests taken there in a year, and one of the better ones to pass at: 61.6%, above the 50% across Great Britain.
The wait is shorter than at most centres, about 12.2 weeks booking on your own. The nearest other centres are Oswestry, about 24 miles away, and Wrexham, about 26.
How long is the wait at Bala driving test centre?
If you book at Bala on your own, the first week with a good choice of free dates is 12.2 weeks away. That's shorter than at most test centres, where it's around 23.4 weeks.
You don't have to wait that out or keep checking yourself. We usually find learners an earlier test date within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up, and often within a few days. The test itself may still be a few weeks away, but it's earlier than the date you'd get booking on your own.
See how that compares with the wait at every test centre in the country.
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What's the pass rate at Bala?
In the latest official figures, 61.6% of driving tests at Bala were passes. That's higher than the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 61.1%.
Pass rates depend on a lot of things, including how busy the roads are and how ready people are on the day, so don't read too much into a few points either way.
How we help you find an earlier test at Bala
- Tell us what you needPick Bala and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at Bala, so you don't have to keep checking.
- We let you knowAs soon as we find an earlier date, we alert you by SMS and WhatsApp.
Getting an earlier test at Bala
Tell us you want Bala and the months you can do. We'll look for an earlier date and alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as we find one. Want it? Reply YES. Not for you? Reply NO and we'll keep looking.
You can't already have a test booked. If you've got one, cancel it first, then sign up with us.
Nothing to pay upfront. You only pay if we find you a test and you say yes to it.
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Driving test centres near Bala
How Bala compares with the closest centres. Distances are in a straight line, so the drive may be a little further.
| Test centre | Distance | Pass rate | Wait on your own |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bala | This centre | 61.6% | 12.2 weeks |
| Oswestry | 23.7 miles | 52.4% | 10.8 weeks |
| Wrexham | 26.2 miles | 51.9% | 16.6 weeks |
| Rhyl | 28.5 miles | 56.9% | 19 weeks |
| Newtown | 29.8 miles | 58% | 16.2 weeks |
Questions about Bala test centre
Where do I go for my test in Bala?
Unit 4, Penllyn Workshops, Heol Aran, LL23 7SP. The workshops are shared with other businesses, so look for the test centre unit.
How long is the wait at Bala?
About 12.2 weeks if you book on your own. With us, an earlier date usually comes along within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up.
Why are there so few dates at Bala?
It's a small centre, so fewer tests are held there and fewer cancellations come up. If you can get to Oswestry or Wrexham as well, tell us and we'll watch those too.
Do many people pass at Bala?
More than at most centres. 61.6% of car tests there were passes in the latest official figures, above the 50% across Great Britain.
How do I get an earlier test at Bala?
Tell us the months you can do and we'll alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as we find a date. Nothing to pay upfront.
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Figures from the official driving test statistics published on GOV.UK.