Peterborough driving test centre
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- 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: Second Drove, Fengate, Peterborough PE1 5XA
Peterborough's driving test centre is on Second Drove in Fengate, on the east side of the city. It's the only car test centre for a wide area, taking learners from Peterborough, Whittlesey, Yaxley, March, Stamford, Market Deeping and Ramsey.
10,551 car tests were taken there in a year, with a pass rate of 52.8%, above the 50% across Great Britain.
The nearest alternatives are a long drive: Kettering is about 30 miles by road and Cambridge about 40. You can see them further down.
How long is the wait at Peterborough driving test centre?
If you book at Peterborough 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 Peterborough?
In the latest official figures, 52.8% of driving tests at Peterborough were passes. That's higher than the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 50.2%.
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 Peterborough
- Tell us what you needPick Peterborough and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at Peterborough, 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 Peterborough
Tell us you want Peterborough 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 Peterborough
How Peterborough 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peterborough | This centre | 52.8% | 24+ weeks |
| Kettering | 24.9 miles | 49.1% | 24+ weeks |
| Cambridge (Brookmount Court) | 27.6 miles | 53.8% | 19.8 weeks |
| Grantham (Somerby) | 27.7 miles | 57.9% | 23.2 weeks |
| Wellingborough | 28.1 miles | 60% | 24+ weeks |
| Boston | 28.7 miles | 50.7% | 24+ weeks |
Questions about Peterborough test centre
How long is the wait for a driving test at Peterborough?
Booking on your own, the first week with a good choice of free dates is 24+ weeks away. Through us, an earlier date usually turns up within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up.
Is Peterborough a hard test centre to pass at?
Its pass rate is 52.8% in the latest official figures, above the 50% across Great Britain. The parkways around the city carry fast traffic, so practise joining and leaving them.
Where is Peterborough driving test centre?
Second Drove, Fengate, PE1 5XA. There's a separate lorry and bus centre on Oxney Road a couple of miles away, so make sure you head to Second Drove for a car test.
How can I get an earlier test at Peterborough?
Because there's no other centre nearby, dates here get taken quickly when they come free. Tell us when you can drive and we'll alert you by SMS and WhatsApp the moment we find one.
Can I get a short notice or last minute test at Peterborough?
Yes. When a learner drops out, that date comes free at short notice. We'll phone you as well as messaging you so you can say yes quickly.
Do I need to cancel my current test first?
Yes. Only one test can be booked in your name, so cancel your current one before you sign up with us.
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Figures from the official driving test statistics published on GOV.UK.