Hartlepool driving test centre
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- We alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as we find a date
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Test centre address: Unit 20, Newburn Bridge Industrial Estate, Mainsforth Terrace, Hartlepool TS25 1TZ
Hartlepool's driving test centre is on the Newburn Bridge Industrial Estate off Mainsforth Terrace, south of the town centre by the A689. It's a car only centre, and learners come from Hartlepool, Seaton Carew, Billingham, Peterlee, Blackhall, Wingate, Trimdon and Sedgefield.
5,847 car tests were taken there in a year, and the pass rate is 51%, close to the 50% across Great Britain.
The wait is shorter than at most centres, about 15 weeks booking on your own. Middlesbrough is about 7 miles away.
How long is the wait at Hartlepool driving test centre?
If you book at Hartlepool on your own, the first week with a good choice of free dates is 15 weeks away. That's shorter than at most test centres, where it's around 23.4 weeks.
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 Hartlepool?
In the latest official figures, 51% of driving tests at Hartlepool were passes. That's close to the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 49.7%.
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 Hartlepool
- Tell us what you needPick Hartlepool and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at Hartlepool, 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 Hartlepool
Tell us you want Hartlepool 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 Hartlepool
How Hartlepool 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartlepool | This centre | 51% | 15 weeks |
| Middlesbrough | 7.3 miles | 47.7% | 23.6 weeks |
| Darlington | 16.6 miles | 47.1% | 9.4 weeks |
| Durham | 17 miles | 53.2% | 21.6 weeks |
| Sunderland | 19.1 miles | 51.1% | 18.4 weeks |
| Northallerton | 25 miles | 60.4% | 14.6 weeks |
Questions about Hartlepool test centre
Where is Hartlepool driving test centre?
Unit 20, Newburn Bridge Industrial Estate, Mainsforth Terrace, TS25 1TZ. Some old listings show TS24 7AH, a postcode that no longer exists and lands about a mile north, so use TS25 1TZ.
How long is the wait at Hartlepool?
About 15 weeks if you book on your own, shorter than most. If you want sooner, we usually find an earlier date within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up.
What's the pass rate at Hartlepool?
51% of car tests there were passes in the latest official figures, close to the 50% across Great Britain.
How can I get an earlier test at Hartlepool?
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 one comes up.
Can I get a short notice test at Hartlepool?
Yes. We'll phone you as well as messaging you when one appears.
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Figures from the official driving test statistics published on GOV.UK.