Newton Abbot driving test centre
Want an earlier driving test at Newton Abbot?
- 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: Vander House, Brunel Road, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ12 4YQ
Newton Abbot's driving test centre is at Vander House on Brunel Road. There's no car test centre in Torquay, so this one covers Torbay as well, and learners come from Newton Abbot, Kingsteignton, Teignmouth, Dawlish, Torquay, Paignton and Brixham.
6,591 car tests were taken there in a year, and the pass rate is 53.8%, above the 50% across Great Britain.
Exeter is about 12 miles away and Plymouth about 27. You can see how they compare further down.
How long is the wait at Newton Abbot driving test centre?
If you book at Newton Abbot on your own, the first week with a good choice of free dates is 20.6 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 Newton Abbot?
In the latest official figures, 53.8% of driving tests at Newton Abbot were passes. That's higher than the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 51.9%.
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 Newton Abbot
- Tell us what you needPick Newton Abbot and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at Newton Abbot, 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 Newton Abbot
Tell us you want Newton Abbot 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 Newton Abbot
How Newton Abbot 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Abbot | This centre | 53.8% | 20.6 weeks |
| Exeter | 12.4 miles | 46.8% | 12 weeks |
| Plymouth | 26.9 miles | 40.7% | 13.4 weeks |
Questions about Newton Abbot test centre
Is there a driving test centre in Torquay?
No. Learners in Torquay, Paignton and Brixham test at Newton Abbot, which is part of why it stays busy.
Whereabouts is the Newton Abbot test centre?
Vander House, Brunel Road, TQ12 4YQ.
How long will I be waiting for a test at Newton Abbot?
About 20.6 weeks booking on your own, though once booked, learners here tend to get through fairly quickly. We usually find an earlier date within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up.
How can I get an earlier test at Newton Abbot?
Dates come free when other learners cancel or move theirs. Tell us your months and we'll alert you by SMS and WhatsApp the moment we find one.
Do last minute dates come up at Newton Abbot?
Yes. We'll phone you as well as messaging you when one appears, so you can take it before somebody else.
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Figures from the official driving test statistics published on GOV.UK.