Nottingham Colwick 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: Private Road No 5, Colwick Industrial Estate, Nottingham NG4 2JU
The Colwick driving test centre is on the Colwick Industrial Estate, on the east side of Nottingham. It's the local centre for learners in Nottingham, Carlton, Netherfield and Gedling.
15,150 car tests were taken there in a year, making it the 9th busiest of around 320 centres. Its pass rate is 46.4%, below the 50% across Great Britain.
Nottingham's other centre, Chilwell, is about 8 miles away across the city. You can see how the two compare further down.
How long is the wait at Nottingham Colwick driving test centre?
If you book at Nottingham Colwick on your own, the first week with a good choice of free dates is 23.2 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.
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What's the pass rate at Nottingham Colwick?
In the latest official figures, 46.4% of driving tests at Nottingham Colwick were passes. That's lower than the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 45.5%.
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 Nottingham Colwick
- Tell us what you needPick Nottingham Colwick and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at Nottingham Colwick, 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 Nottingham Colwick
Tell us you want Nottingham Colwick 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 Nottingham Colwick
How Nottingham Colwick 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham (Colwick) | This centre | 46.4% | 23.2 weeks |
| Nottingham (Chilwell) | 7.9 miles | 49.9% | 24+ weeks |
| Loughborough | 13.4 miles | 42.3% | 19.6 weeks |
| Ashfield | 13.5 miles | 57.3% | 23.8 weeks |
| Melton Mowbray | 14.9 miles | 69.7% | 21.8 weeks |
| Derby (Alvaston) | 15.5 miles | 51.8% | 24+ weeks |
Questions about Nottingham Colwick test centre
Is the wait at Nottingham Colwick really as long as people say?
Colwick is one of the busiest centres in the country. Book at Nottingham Colwick on your own and the first week with a good choice of dates is 23.2 weeks away. We normally find an earlier date for learners within 1 to 2 weeks of them signing up. That date can still be a little way off, but it's earlier than the one you'd get on your own.
Where is Nottingham Colwick driving test centre?
It's at Private Road No 5, Colwick Industrial Estate, Nottingham. If you're using a sat nav, put in NG4 2JU.
What's the quickest way to an earlier date at Nottingham Colwick?
When other learners move or cancel, earlier dates appear at Nottingham Colwick, though never for long. Tell us when you're free and we'll alert you by SMS and WhatsApp when we find one. Nothing to pay upfront.
Can I get a short notice or last minute test at Nottingham Colwick?
Now and then. Last minute dates at Nottingham Colwick appear when other learners cancel close to the day. Because they go so fast, we call you as well as alerting you by SMS and WhatsApp. If you'd be happy to test at short notice, keep your phone on you.
What if I've already got a test booked?
Keep it. When you sign up, give us your booking reference (or theory test pass number). We look for an earlier date, text you when we find one, and only move your test if you reply YES.
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Figures from the official driving test statistics published on GOV.UK.