Basingstoke driving test centre
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Test centre address: Brighton Hill Centre, Sullivan Road, Brighton Hill, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG22 4LR
Basingstoke's driving test centre is at the Brighton Hill Centre on Sullivan Road, off Brighton Way, next to Asda. Learners come from Basingstoke, Chineham, Tadley, Oakley, Overton, Whitchurch and Hook.
5,009 car tests were taken there in a year, and more learners pass there than at most centres: 56.8%, above the 50% across Great Britain.
The wait is shorter than at most centres, about 13.2 weeks booking on your own. Reading is about 14 miles away and Farnborough about 15.
How long is the wait at Basingstoke driving test centre?
If you book at Basingstoke on your own, the first week with a good choice of free dates is 13.2 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. Earlier dates come free as driving test cancellations, when other learners move or cancel theirs, and we watch for them on your behalf. 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 Basingstoke?
In the latest official figures, 56.8% of driving tests at Basingstoke were passes. That's higher than the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 56.9%.
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 Basingstoke
- Tell us what you needPick Basingstoke and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at Basingstoke, 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 Basingstoke
Tell us you want Basingstoke 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.
Already have a test booked? You don't need to cancel it. We can look for an earlier date and move it for you.
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 Basingstoke
How Basingstoke 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basingstoke | This centre | 56.8% | 13.2 weeks |
| Greenham | 11.4 miles | 56.5% | 24+ weeks |
| Reading | 13.5 miles | 55.4% | 24+ weeks |
| Farnborough | 15.4 miles | 59.7% | 24+ weeks |
| Winchester | 15.8 miles | 52.2% | 24+ weeks |
| Guildford | 24.2 miles | 57.1% | 13.8 weeks |
Questions about Basingstoke test centre
Why can't my sat nav find Basingstoke test centre?
The official postcode, RG22 4LR, is an old one that some sat navs no longer know. Head for the Brighton Hill Centre on Sullivan Road, off Brighton Way, next to Asda.
How long is the wait at Basingstoke?
About 13.2 weeks if you book on your own, shorter than most. If you want sooner, we usually find an earlier date within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up.
Is Basingstoke a good centre to pass at?
Better than average. 56.8% of car tests there were passes in the latest official figures, above the 50% across Great Britain.
How can I get an earlier test at Basingstoke?
Dates free up when other learners cancel or move theirs. Tell us your months and we'll alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as we find one.
What if I've already booked a test?
Keep it. When you sign up, give us your booking reference (or theory test pass number). We look for an earlier date, text you when we find one, and only move your test if you reply YES.
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Figures from the official driving test statistics published on GOV.UK.