Nelson driving test centre
Want an earlier driving test at Nelson?
- 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: Pendle Business Centre, Commercial Road, Nelson, Lancashire BB9 9BT
Nelson's driving test centre is at the Pendle Business Centre on Commercial Road, close to the A682 and a few minutes from the M65. Learners come from Nelson, Brierfield, Colne, Barrowford, Burnley and Barnoldswick.
It's a smaller centre, with 5,955 car tests taken there in a year. The pass rate is 51.7%, close to the 50% across Great Britain.
Skipton is about 11 miles away and Blackburn with Darwen about 14. You can compare them further down.
How long is the wait at Nelson driving test centre?
If you book at Nelson 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. 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 Nelson?
In the latest official figures, 51.7% of driving tests at Nelson were passes. That's close to the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 47.9%.
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 Nelson
- Tell us what you needPick Nelson and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at Nelson, 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 Nelson
Tell us you want Nelson 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 Nelson
How Nelson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson (Lancashire) | This centre | 51.7% | 24+ weeks |
| Skipton | 11.2 miles | 57.3% | 23.8 weeks |
| Steeton | 11.5 miles | 52.8% | 14.8 weeks |
| Blackburn with Darwen | 13.7 miles | 46.6% | 24+ weeks |
| Halifax | 14.9 miles | 45% | 20 weeks |
| Rochdale (Manchester) | 15.8 miles | 48.3% | 24+ weeks |
Questions about Nelson test centre
How long is the wait for a driving test at Nelson?
Booking on your own, the first week at Nelson with a decent choice of dates is 24+ weeks away. With us it's usually 1 to 2 weeks before an earlier date comes along.
Is Nelson a hard test centre to pass at?
Its pass rate is 51.7% in the latest official figures, close to the 50% across Great Britain. The routes include steep terraced streets around Pendle, so hill starts are worth practising.
Where is Nelson driving test centre?
Pendle Business Centre, Commercial Road, Nelson, BB9 9BT. There's free parking on site. The old Cobden Street address still shows on some websites, but tests haven't run from there for years.
How can I get an earlier test at Nelson?
Dates come free when other learners cancel or move their test. Tell us when you can drive and we'll let you know 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 Nelson?
Yes. When somebody drops out at short notice the date comes free straight away. We'll phone you as well as messaging you so you don't miss it.
Do I need to cancel my current test first?
Yes. You can only have one test booked at a time, so cancel the one you have before signing up.
Find me an earlier test at NelsonNothing to pay upfront
Figures from the official driving test statistics published on GOV.UK.