The Old Fire Station driving test centre
Want an earlier driving test at The Old Fire Station?
- 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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Takes about two minutes.
Test centre address: The Old Fire Station, Gipton Approach, Leeds LS9 6NL
The Old Fire Station driving test centre is at the community hub in the former Gipton fire station on Gipton Approach, just off the A64 York Road in east Leeds. Tests are held here now that the Fearnville centre has closed, so check the address on your booking before each visit. Learners come from Gipton, Harehills, Roundhay, Oakwood, Seacroft, Killingbeck, Chapel Allerton and Crossgates.
It only opened recently, so no official figures have been published for it yet.
Leeds (Colton Mill) is about 3 miles away and Horsforth about 6. You can compare the Leeds centres further down.
How we help you find an earlier test at The Old Fire Station
- Tell us what you needPick The Old Fire Station and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at The Old Fire Station, 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 The Old Fire Station
Tell us you want The Old Fire Station 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.
Find me an earlier test at The Old Fire Station★★★★★Excellent · 4.7 out of 5 from 200 reviews on Trustpilot
Driving test centres near The Old Fire Station
How The Old Fire Station 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds (The Old Fire Station) | This centre | n/a | n/a |
| Leeds (Colton Mill) | 2.7 miles | 51.8% | 15.4 weeks |
| Horsforth | 5.8 miles | 49.7% | 13.2 weeks |
| Wakefield | 8.5 miles | 45.4% | 9.8 weeks |
| Bradford (Thornbury) | 8.6 miles | 47.8% | 11 weeks |
| Pontefract | 9.1 miles | 46.9% | 18.4 weeks |
Questions about The Old Fire Station test centre
Where is The Old Fire Station driving test centre?
The Old Fire Station, Gipton Approach, LS9 6NL, the community hub in the old fire station. Heading out of the city on the A64, go through the Harehills Lane lights and keep in the inside lane; about 300 metres on, take the Gipton Approach slip road on the left, and the building is almost immediately on the left. Park in the area marked out with cones and report to reception, where the examiner meets you. The old Fearnville centre on Oakwood Lane and the older Harehills Lane centre are both closed.
Which Leeds test centre is mine?
Leeds has three: The Old Fire Station in the east near Gipton, Colton Mill further east near Thorpe Park, and Horsforth to the north west. Go by the postcode on your booking.
How can I get an earlier test at The Old Fire Station?
Dates come free when other learners cancel or move theirs. Tell us your months and we'll alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as we find one. Nothing to pay upfront.
Would you watch Colton Mill too?
Yes. It's about 3 miles away, so tell us you'll take either and we'll watch both.
Can I book The Old Fire Station through you?
Yes. The Old Fire Station isn't on our booking list yet, so type it into the centre box on the form and press Request this centre. We'll set it up, and alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as we find you a date. Nothing to pay upfront.
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