Darlington driving test centre
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Test centre address: High Point Business Park, Yarm Road, Darlington DL1 4PW
Darlington's driving test centre is at High Point Business Park on Yarm Road, on the east side of the town near the A66. Learners come from Darlington, Newton Aycliffe, Bishop Auckland, Richmond and the villages around them.
The wait here is one of the shortest in the country: about 9.4 weeks if you book on your own, against 24 weeks or more at most centres.
12,183 car tests were taken there in a year, and the pass rate is 47.1%, below the 50% across Great Britain. Middlesbrough is about 14 miles away and Durham about 16.
How long is the wait at Darlington driving test centre?
If you book at Darlington on your own, the first week with a good choice of free dates is 9.4 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.
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What's the pass rate at Darlington?
In the latest official figures, 47.1% of driving tests at Darlington were passes. That's lower than the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 49.2%.
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 Darlington
- Tell us what you needPick Darlington and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at Darlington, 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 Darlington
Tell us you want Darlington 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.
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Driving test centres near Darlington
How Darlington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darlington | This centre | 47.1% | 9.4 weeks |
| Northallerton | 12.8 miles | 60.4% | 14.6 weeks |
| Middlesbrough | 13.5 miles | 47.7% | 23.6 weeks |
| Durham | 16.2 miles | 53.2% | 21.6 weeks |
| Hartlepool | 16.6 miles | 51% | 15 weeks |
| Sunderland | 28 miles | 51.1% | 18.4 weeks |
Questions about Darlington test centre
How long is the wait for a driving test at Darlington?
About 9.4 weeks booking on your own, which is far better than most of the country. If you want something sooner still, we usually find learners an earlier date within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up.
Where is Darlington driving test centre?
High Point Business Park, Yarm Road, DL1 4PW. Car tests share the site with lorry and bus tests, so follow the signs for cars. There's ramped access.
Is Darlington a hard test centre to pass at?
47.1% of car tests there were passes in the latest official figures, below the 50% across Great Britain. Routes take in the A66 slip roads and the town centre one way system.
How can I get an earlier test at Darlington?
Even with a shorter wait, dates come free when other learners cancel. Tell us the months you can do and we'll alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as one appears.
Can I get a short notice test at Darlington?
Yes, they turn up here as they do everywhere. We'll phone you as well as messaging so you can take it before somebody else.
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Figures from the official driving test statistics published on GOV.UK.