Gateshead driving test centre
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- 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: Waterside Drive, Dunston, Gateshead NE11 9HU
Gateshead's driving test centre is on Waterside Drive at the MetroCentre East business park in Dunston, next to the MetroCentre. Learners come from Gateshead, Dunston, Whickham, Blaydon, the west side of Newcastle, Birtley, Washington, Chester-le-Street, Consett and Stanley.
It's a busy centre, with 9,512 car tests taken there in a year, and one of the hardest in the country to pass at: 37.5%, below the 50% across Great Britain.
Gosforth is about 6 miles away and Sunderland about 9. You can compare them further down.
How long is the wait at Gateshead driving test centre?
If you book at Gateshead on your own, the first week with a good choice of free dates is 21.4 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 Gateshead?
In the latest official figures, 37.5% of driving tests at Gateshead were passes. That's lower than the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 37.4%.
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 Gateshead
- Tell us what you needPick Gateshead and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at Gateshead, 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 Gateshead
Tell us you want Gateshead 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 Gateshead
How Gateshead 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateshead | This centre | 37.5% | 21.4 weeks |
| Gosforth (Newcastle) | 6.1 miles | 48.4% | 23.8 weeks |
| Sunderland | 9.4 miles | 51.1% | 18.4 weeks |
| Blyth | 13.2 miles | 50.9% | 23.8 weeks |
| Durham | 14.7 miles | 53.2% | 21.6 weeks |
| Hexham | 17.8 miles | 53% | 18.2 weeks |
Questions about Gateshead test centre
Where is Gateshead driving test centre?
Waterside Drive, Dunston, NE11 9HU, beside the MetroCentre.
Why is the pass rate at Gateshead so low?
37.5% of car tests there were passes in the latest official figures, below the 50% across Great Britain, which puts it among the hardest anywhere. The routes take in the A1 and the busy roads around the MetroCentre.
How long is the wait at Gateshead?
About 21.4 weeks booking on your own. With us, an earlier date usually turns up within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up.
Would Gosforth be easier?
The pass rate there is a good deal higher, and it's about 6 miles away. Tell us you'll take either and we'll watch both.
How can I get an earlier test at Gateshead?
Dates come free when other learners cancel or move theirs, and with this many tests they come up regularly. We alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as we find one. Nothing to pay upfront.
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Figures from the official driving test statistics published on GOV.UK.