Bedford driving test centre
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Test centre address: Bedford Heights, Manton Lane, Bedford, Bedfordshire MK41 7NY
Bedford's driving test centre is at Bedford Heights on Manton Lane, on the north side of the town. It's the local centre for learners across Bedford, Kempston and the villages around them.
8,854 car tests were taken there in a year. Its pass rate is 53.7%, above the 50% across Great Britain.
The nearest other centres, like Wellingborough and Bletchley, are around 15 miles away, so for most people in the area Bedford is the only practical choice. You can see how they compare further down.
How long is the wait at Bedford driving test centre?
If you book at Bedford on your own, the first week with a good choice of free dates is 24+ weeks away. That's about the same as most test centres.
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 Bedford?
In the latest official figures, 53.7% of driving tests at Bedford were passes. That's higher than the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 49.9%.
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 Bedford
- Tell us what you needPick Bedford and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at Bedford, 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 Bedford
Tell us you want Bedford 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 Bedford
How Bedford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford | This centre | 53.7% | 24+ weeks |
| Wellingborough | 14.8 miles | 60% | 24+ weeks |
| Bletchley | 15.7 miles | 51.5% | 24+ weeks |
| Letchworth | 16.3 miles | 57.5% | 24+ weeks |
| Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road) | 17.8 miles | 49.9% | 24+ weeks |
| Kettering | 18.9 miles | 49.1% | 24+ weeks |
Questions about Bedford test centre
Do last minute dates come up at Bedford?
It does happen. When someone pulls out of a test at Bedford at the last minute, the date comes free, but it's usually gone quickly. We'll phone you as well as sending an SMS and WhatsApp for short notice dates, so keep your phone close if you'd take one.
How long will I be waiting for a test at Bedford?
Book at Bedford yourself and the first week with a good choice of dates is 24+ weeks away. With no other centre close by, a lot of learners end up waiting. With us, finding an earlier date usually takes 1 to 2 weeks, often less. The test date we find may still be a few weeks off, but it's sooner than you'd get booking yourself.
How tough is the test at Bedford?
It's slightly easier than average. In the latest official figures its pass rate is 53.7%, above the 50% across Great Britain, and up from 49.9% the year before.
What's the address for Bedford test centre?
It's at Bedford Heights on Manton Lane, Bedford. Put MK41 7NY into your sat nav.
Can I move my Bedford test to a sooner date?
Dates at Bedford come free when other learners move or cancel, but with so few centres nearby they're taken quickly. We help learners find those earlier dates. Tell us the months you can do and we'll alert you by SMS and WhatsApp when we find one, with nothing to pay upfront.
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Figures from the official driving test statistics published on GOV.UK.