Plymouth 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: Ernesettle Lane, Ernesettle, Plymouth PL5 2EY
Plymouth's car driving test centre is on Ernesettle Lane, in the north west of the city. Learners come from Plymouth, Saltash, Torpoint, Plympton, Ivybridge and Tavistock.
It's a busy centre, with 11,167 car tests taken there in a year, and one of the harder ones to pass at: 40.7%, below the 50% across Great Britain.
The wait is shorter than at most centres, about 13.4 weeks booking on your own. Launceston is about 15 miles away.
How long is the wait at Plymouth driving test centre?
If you book at Plymouth on your own, the first week with a good choice of free dates is 13.4 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 Plymouth?
In the latest official figures, 40.7% of driving tests at Plymouth were passes. That's lower than the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 40.8%.
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 Plymouth
- Tell us what you needPick Plymouth and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at Plymouth, 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 Plymouth
Tell us you want Plymouth 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 Plymouth
How Plymouth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | This centre | 40.7% | 13.4 weeks |
| Launceston | 15.3 miles | 46.3% | 8.4 weeks |
| Bodmin | 23.3 miles | 47.5% | 11 weeks |
| Newton Abbot | 26.9 miles | 53.8% | 20.6 weeks |
Questions about Plymouth test centre
Where is Plymouth driving test centre?
Ernesettle Lane, PL5 2EY. It's a long road and the postcode isn't right at the centre, so keep an eye out as you go. The Agaton Fort site close by is for lorries and buses only.
How long is the wait at Plymouth?
About 13.4 weeks booking on your own, shorter than most. If that's still too long, we usually find an earlier date within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up.
Is Plymouth a hard centre?
It's on the harder side. 40.7% of car tests there were passes in the latest official figures, below the 50% across Great Britain.
How can I get an earlier test at Plymouth?
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.
Can I get a short notice test at Plymouth?
Yes. We'll phone you as well as messaging you so you can take it.
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Figures from the official driving test statistics published on GOV.UK.