Barnstaple driving test centre
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Test centre address: Unit 1A, Benning Court, off Riverside Road, Pottington Business Park, Barnstaple, Devon EX31 1AB
Barnstaple's driving test centre is a ground floor unit at Benning Court, a cul-de-sac off Riverside Road on Pottington Business Park, on the north bank of the estuary about a mile west of the town centre. It's the only centre in north Devon, and learners come from Barnstaple, Bideford, Ilfracombe, Braunton, South Molton, Great Torrington, Combe Martin and Holsworthy.
5,562 car tests were taken there in a year, and the pass rate is 51.4%, close to the 50% across Great Britain.
The wait is one of the shortest in the country, about 11 weeks booking on your own. The nearest other centres, Launceston, Taunton and Exeter, are all a long drive.
How long is the wait at Barnstaple driving test centre?
If you book at Barnstaple on your own, the first week with a good choice of free dates is 11 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 Barnstaple?
In the latest official figures, 51.4% of driving tests at Barnstaple were passes. That's close to the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 54.7%.
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 Barnstaple
- Tell us what you needPick Barnstaple and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at Barnstaple, 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 Barnstaple
Tell us you want Barnstaple 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.
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Nothing to pay upfront. You only pay if we find you a test and you say yes to it.
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Questions about Barnstaple test centre
Where is Barnstaple driving test centre?
Unit 1A, Benning Court, off Riverside Road, EX31 1AB, on Pottington Business Park (the official listing calls it Pottington Industrial Estate). Turn off the A361 Braunton Road into Pilland Way, then Riverside Road. Screwfix is a few units along the same court.
How long is the wait at Barnstaple?
About 11 weeks if you book on your own, one of the shortest waits anywhere. If that's still too long, we usually find an earlier date within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up.
What's the pass rate at Barnstaple?
51.4% of car tests there were passes in the latest official figures, close to the 50% across Great Britain.
Is there anywhere closer for Bideford or Ilfracombe?
No. Barnstaple is the only centre in north Devon, so everyone in the area is after the same dates. That's why being told the moment one comes free makes the difference.
Can I book Barnstaple through you?
Yes. Barnstaple isn't on our booking list yet, so type it into the centre box on the form and press Request this centre. We'll set it up, and alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as we find you a date. Nothing to pay upfront.
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Figures from the official driving test statistics published on GOV.UK.