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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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. 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 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.
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 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 fast do short notice dates at Nelson go?
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.
Can I have a test booked while you look?
Yes. Keep it, and we'll look for an earlier date to move it to. Your test is only moved if you reply YES.
Is Nelson easier or harder than the centres around it?
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.
How do I find Nelson 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.
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Taking your test at Nelson? Read what happens in the driving exam, from the eyesight check to the result.
Figures from the official driving test statistics published on GOV.UK.