Goodmayes driving test centre
Want an earlier driving test at Goodmayes?
- 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: 98 Goodmayes Road, Ilford, Greater London IG3 9UZ
Goodmayes is one of the busiest driving test centres in the country. 21,374 car tests were taken there in a year, making it the 2nd busiest of around 320 centres.
It's on Goodmayes Road in Ilford, so it's the local centre for a lot of learners in Ilford, Seven Kings, Chadwell Heath and Barking.
With that many learners, the next few months at Goodmayes fill up fast. Wanstead and Hornchurch are both under 5 miles away if you can be flexible, and you can see how they compare further down.
How long is the wait at Goodmayes driving test centre?
If you book at Goodmayes 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 Goodmayes?
In the latest official figures, 43.7% of driving tests at Goodmayes were passes. That's lower than the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 43.7%.
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 Goodmayes
- Tell us what you needPick Goodmayes and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at Goodmayes, 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 Goodmayes
Tell us you want Goodmayes 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 Goodmayes
How Goodmayes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodmayes (London) | This centre | 43.7% | 24+ weeks |
| Wanstead (London) | 3.9 miles | 44.4% | 24+ weeks |
| Hornchurch (London) | 4.8 miles | 46.3% | 24+ weeks |
| Erith (London) | 5 miles | 51.6% | 24+ weeks |
| Belvedere (London) | 5.7 miles | 40.5% | 24+ weeks |
| Loughton | 6.4 miles | 47% | 24+ weeks |
Questions about Goodmayes test centre
How fast do short notice dates at Goodmayes go?
Now and then. Last minute dates at Goodmayes appear when other learners cancel close to the day. Because they go so fast, we call you as well as alerting you by SMS and WhatsApp. If you'd be happy to test at short notice, keep your phone on you.
Do I need to cancel my current test first?
No. Keep it, and we'll look for an earlier date to move it to. Your test is only moved if you reply YES.
Is Goodmayes easier or harder than the centres around it?
Its pass rate in the latest official figures is 43.7%, below the 50% across Great Britain. It's a busy part of east London, so you'll want to be confident driving in heavy traffic.
How do I find Goodmayes test centre?
It's at 98 Goodmayes Road in Ilford. If you're using a sat nav, put in IG3 9UZ.
How can I get an earlier test at Goodmayes?
Because Goodmayes is so busy, dates come free there all the time as people move or cancel, but they get 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.