Alvaston driving test centre
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- Nothing to pay upfront
- You only pay once we've found you a test
- We alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as we find a date
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Test centre address: Off Belmore Way, Alvaston, Derby DE21 7AY
Derby's driving test centre is at Alvaston, off Belmore Way on the south-east side of the city. It's the local centre for learners in Alvaston, Chaddesden, Spondon, Borrowash and across Derby.
8,086 car tests were taken there in a year, and its pass rate is 51.8%, close to the 50% across Great Britain.
Nottingham's Chilwell centre is about 8 miles away and Burton on Trent about 12. Both are further down the page.
How long is the wait at Alvaston driving test centre?
If you book at Alvaston 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. 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 Alvaston?
In the latest official figures, 51.8% of driving tests at Alvaston were passes. That's close to the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 51.3%.
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 Alvaston
- Tell us what you needPick Alvaston and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at Alvaston, 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 Alvaston
Tell us you want Alvaston 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 Alvaston
How Alvaston 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby (Alvaston) | This centre | 51.8% | 24+ weeks |
| Nottingham (Chilwell) | 8 miles | 49.9% | 24+ weeks |
| Burton on Trent | 11.9 miles | 54.7% | 24+ weeks |
| Loughborough | 12.7 miles | 42.3% | 19.6 weeks |
| Nottingham (Colwick) | 15.5 miles | 46.4% | 23.2 weeks |
| Ashfield | 17.4 miles | 57.3% | 23.8 weeks |
Questions about Alvaston test centre
How long is the wait for a driving test at Alvaston?
Booking on your own, the first week with a good choice of free dates is 24+ weeks away. Through us, an earlier date usually comes along within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up.
Is Alvaston a hard test centre to pass at?
Its pass rate is 51.8% in the latest official figures, close to the 50% across Great Britain. Routes cover the A6 and the ring road, so practise merging and lane discipline.
Where is Derby driving test centre?
It's off Belmore Way in Alvaston, DE21 7AY. Some sites list the building as being on Quintin Road, which is the same place.
How can I get an earlier test at Alvaston?
Dates come free when other learners cancel or move their test. Tell us when you can drive and we'll alert you by SMS and WhatsApp the moment we find one. Nothing to pay upfront.
Can I get a short notice or last minute test at Alvaston?
Yes, short notice dates do appear. We'll phone you as well as messaging you, because a date days away needs a quick yes or no.
Do I need to cancel my current test first?
Yes. Only one test can be booked in your name, so cancel your current one, then sign up.
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Figures from the official driving test statistics published on GOV.UK.