Reading driving test centre
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Test centre address: Pacific House, Imperial Way, Reading, Berkshire RG2 0TD
Reading's driving test centre is in Pacific House on Imperial Way, in the south of the town. It's the local centre for learners in Reading, Earley, Woodley and Theale.
9,237 car tests were taken there in a year, and its pass rate is 55.4%, above the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 49.8%.
The nearest other centres, Farnborough and Basingstoke, are both more than 13 miles away, so most learners in the area take their test here. You can see how they compare further down.
How long is the wait at Reading driving test centre?
If you book at Reading 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. 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 Reading?
In the latest official figures, 55.4% of driving tests at Reading were passes. That's higher than the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 49.8%.
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 Reading
- Tell us what you needPick Reading and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at Reading, 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 Reading
Tell us you want Reading 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 Reading
How Reading 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | This centre | 55.4% | 24+ weeks |
| Farnborough | 13.3 miles | 59.7% | 24+ weeks |
| Basingstoke | 13.5 miles | 56.8% | 13.2 weeks |
| Greenham | 14 miles | 56.5% | 24+ weeks |
| High Wycombe | 16 miles | 51.5% | 9 weeks |
| Slough | 19.4 miles | 50.8% | 24+ weeks |
Questions about Reading test centre
How can I get an earlier test at Reading?
Earlier dates at Reading come up when other learners move or cancel their tests, and they're taken quickly. Tell us the months you can do and we'll alert you by SMS and WhatsApp when we find one. There's nothing to pay upfront.
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.
When's the next driving test date at Reading?
With no other centre close by, Reading gets booked up. If you book on your own, the first week with a good choice of dates is 24+ weeks away. We usually find learners an earlier date within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up. The test itself may still be some weeks away, but it'll be earlier than booking on your own.
Is Reading easier or harder than the centres around it?
It's one of the easier ones at the moment. In the latest official figures its pass rate is 55.4%, above the 50% across Great Britain, and up from 49.8% the year before.
Whereabouts is the Reading test centre?
It's in Pacific House on Imperial Way, in south Reading. If you're using a sat nav, put in RG2 0TD.
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Figures from the official driving test statistics published on GOV.UK.