Gosforth 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: Sandy Lane, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 5HB
Gosforth is the driving test centre for Newcastle upon Tyne. It's on Sandy Lane at the northern end, out past Gosforth Park towards Wideopen, rather than in Gosforth village itself.
10,531 car tests were taken there in a year, and the pass rate is 48.4%, close to the 50% across Great Britain.
It's the only centre with a Newcastle address, so learners come from across the city as well as Wideopen, Kingston Park, Jesmond and Killingworth. Gateshead is about 6 miles away and Blyth about 7.
How long is the wait at Gosforth driving test centre?
If you book at Gosforth on your own, the first week with a good choice of free dates is 23.8 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 Gosforth?
In the latest official figures, 48.4% of driving tests at Gosforth were passes. That's close to the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 47.5%.
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 Gosforth
- Tell us what you needPick Gosforth and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at Gosforth, 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 Gosforth
Tell us you want Gosforth 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 Gosforth
How Gosforth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gosforth (Newcastle) | This centre | 48.4% | 23.8 weeks |
| Gateshead | 6.1 miles | 37.5% | 21.4 weeks |
| Blyth | 7.2 miles | 50.9% | 23.8 weeks |
| Sunderland | 11 miles | 51.1% | 18.4 weeks |
| Durham | 20.4 miles | 53.2% | 21.6 weeks |
| Hartlepool | 30 miles | 51% | 15 weeks |
Questions about Gosforth test centre
Where is Gosforth driving test centre?
Sandy Lane, NE3 5HB. It's at the far north end of Sandy Lane near Wideopen, a few miles past Gosforth High Street, so don't aim for the village. Parking is shared with lorries.
Is there a test centre in Newcastle city centre?
No. Gosforth is the one with a Newcastle address. Gateshead and Blyth are the next nearest, both about 6 or 7 miles away.
How long is the wait at Gosforth?
About 23.8 weeks booking on your own. We usually find learners an earlier date within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up.
How can I get an earlier test at Gosforth?
Dates free up when other learners cancel or move theirs. Tell us which months suit you and we'll alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as we find one. You only pay once we've found you a test.
Can I get a short notice or last minute test at Gosforth?
Yes. We'll ring you as well as sending an SMS and WhatsApp for those, since a date a few days away needs deciding on quickly.
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Figures from the official driving test statistics published on GOV.UK.