Middlewood Road driving test centre
Want an earlier driving test at Middlewood Road?
- 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: 508 Middlewood Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S6 1TQ
The Middlewood Road driving test centre is on the A6102 in north-west Sheffield, near Hillsborough. It's the local centre for learners in Hillsborough, Stannington, Wadsley, Oughtibridge, Chapeltown and Stocksbridge.
10,442 car tests were taken there in a year, and the pass rate is 48.7%, close to the 50% across Great Britain.
Sheffield's other centre, Handsworth, is about 7 miles away on the opposite side of the city, and Rotherham is about 7 miles too. Both are further down.
How long is the wait at Middlewood Road driving test centre?
If you book at Middlewood Road 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 Middlewood Road?
In the latest official figures, 48.7% of driving tests at Middlewood Road were passes. That's close to the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 47.5%.
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 Middlewood Road
- Tell us what you needPick Middlewood Road and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at Middlewood Road, 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 Middlewood Road
Tell us you want Middlewood Road 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 Middlewood Road
How Middlewood Road 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield (Middlewood Road) | This centre | 48.7% | 24+ weeks |
| Rotherham | 6.5 miles | 53.1% | 20.4 weeks |
| Sheffield (Handsworth) | 6.8 miles | 44.1% | 24+ weeks |
| Barnsley | 9.5 miles | 58.5% | 21.4 weeks |
| Chesterfield | 12.4 miles | 56.2% | 23 weeks |
| Worksop | 15.9 miles | 55.2% | 22.4 weeks |
Questions about Middlewood Road test centre
How long is the wait for a driving test at Middlewood Road?
Booking on your own, the first week with a good choice of free dates is 24+ weeks away. Through us, an earlier date usually comes along within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up.
Is Middlewood Road a hard test centre to pass at?
In the latest official figures 48.7% of car tests there were passes, close to the 50% across Great Britain. Sheffield's hills mean hill starts and steep junctions come up a lot, so practise them.
Where is Middlewood Road driving test centre?
508 Middlewood Road, S6 1TQ, about 15 minutes north-west of the city centre. It's separate from Sheffield (Handsworth) on the east side, so check which one you're booked at.
How can I get an earlier test at Middlewood Road?
Dates free up when other learners move or cancel theirs. Tell us the months that suit you and we'll alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as we find one. Nothing to pay upfront.
Can I get a short notice or last minute test at Middlewood Road?
Yes. When someone drops out days before their test, that date comes free. We'll call you as well as messaging so you can say yes before it goes.
Do I need to cancel my current test first?
Yes. You can only hold one test at a time, so cancel your current test first, then sign up with us.
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Figures from the official driving test statistics published on GOV.UK.