Poole driving test centre
Want an earlier driving test at Poole?
- 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: 4-20 Harwell Road, Nuffield Industrial Estate, Poole, Dorset BH17 0SA
Poole's driving test centre is on Harwell Road on the Nuffield Industrial Estate. It's the only test centre for the whole Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area, so learners come from all three towns and from Wimborne, Ferndown and Wareham too.
That makes it a busy one: 10,375 car tests in a year, with a pass rate of 53.4%, above the 50% across Great Britain.
The nearest alternatives are a fair drive. Dorchester is about 22 miles away and Salisbury about 24. Both are further down the page.
How long is the wait at Poole driving test centre?
If you book at Poole 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 Poole?
In the latest official figures, 53.4% of driving tests at Poole were passes. That's higher than the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 48.4%.
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 Poole
- Tell us what you needPick Poole and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at Poole, 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 Poole
Tell us you want Poole 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 Poole
How Poole 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poole | This centre | 53.4% | 24+ weeks |
| Dorchester | 21.7 miles | 69% | 24+ weeks |
| Salisbury | 24.3 miles | 48.5% | 15.6 weeks |
| Southampton (Maybush) | 26.3 miles | 50.3% | 20.4 weeks |
| Newport (Isle of Wight) | 29.8 miles | 54.1% | 8 weeks |
Questions about Poole test centre
Where is Poole driving test centre?
4-20 Harwell Road on the Nuffield Industrial Estate, BH17 0SA. Car tests share the site with motorcycle, lorry and bus tests, so follow the signs for cars.
Is there a test centre in Bournemouth?
No. Poole is the only one covering Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, which is part of why it gets booked up so far ahead.
How long is the wait for a test at Poole?
About 24+ weeks if you book on your own. Learners tend to get through faster than that once they have a date, and we usually find an earlier one within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up.
How can I get an earlier test at Poole?
Dates come free whenever someone cancels or moves theirs. With this many tests booked here, that happens often. Tell us your months and we'll alert you by SMS and WhatsApp.
Can I get a short notice or last minute test at Poole?
Yes. Those come up when somebody pulls out days before. 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.