Dorchester driving test centre
Want an earlier driving test at Dorchester?
- 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: 66 Peverell Avenue West, Poundbury, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 3SU
Dorchester's driving test centre is at 66 Peverell Avenue West in Poundbury, on the west edge of the town. Weymouth has no centre of its own, so learners come from Dorchester, Weymouth, Portland, Bridport, Wareham, Blandford Forum and Sherborne.
4,353 car tests were taken there in a year, and it's one of the best centres in the country to pass at: 69%, above the 50% across Great Britain.
Yeovil is about 18 miles away and Poole about 22. You can compare them further down.
How long is the wait at Dorchester driving test centre?
If you book at Dorchester 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.
See how that compares with the wait at every test centre in the country.
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What's the pass rate at Dorchester?
In the latest official figures, 69% of driving tests at Dorchester were passes. That's higher than the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 66.7%.
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 Dorchester
- Tell us what you needPick Dorchester and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at Dorchester, 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 Dorchester
Tell us you want Dorchester 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 Dorchester
How Dorchester 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester | This centre | 69% | 24+ weeks |
| Yeovil | 17.9 miles | 63.4% | 20 weeks |
| Poole | 21.7 miles | 53.4% | 24+ weeks |
Questions about Dorchester test centre
Where is Dorchester driving test centre?
66 Peverell Avenue West, Poundbury, DT1 3SU.
Is there a driving test centre in Weymouth?
No. Weymouth and Portland learners take their test at Dorchester, a few miles up the road.
How long is the wait at Dorchester?
About 24+ weeks booking on your own. We usually find learners an earlier date within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up.
Is Dorchester an easy centre to pass at?
One of the best. 69% 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 Dorchester?
Dates free up when other learners cancel or move theirs. Tell us the months you can do and we'll alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as we find one.
Find me an earlier test at DorchesterNothing to pay upfront
Figures from the official driving test statistics published on GOV.UK.