Skipton driving test centre
Want an earlier driving test at Skipton?
- 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: Foundry House, Carleton Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 2BE
Skipton's driving test centre is at Foundry House on Carleton Road, in the Burnside area a short way from the canal end of the town centre. Learners come from Skipton, Settle, Grassington, Gargrave, Barnoldswick, Earby and Cross Hills.
3,197 car tests were taken there in a year, and it's one of the better centres to pass at: 57.3%, above the 50% across Great Britain.
Steeton is only about 5 miles away and Nelson about 11. You can compare them further down.
How long is the wait at Skipton driving test centre?
If you book at Skipton on your own, the first week with a good choice of free dates is 23.8 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.
See how that compares with the wait at every test centre in the country.
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What's the pass rate at Skipton?
In the latest official figures, 57.3% of driving tests at Skipton were passes. That's higher than the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 54.4%.
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 Skipton
- Tell us what you needPick Skipton and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at Skipton, 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 Skipton
Tell us you want Skipton 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 Skipton
How Skipton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skipton | This centre | 57.3% | 23.8 weeks |
| Steeton | 4.8 miles | 52.8% | 14.8 weeks |
| Nelson (Lancashire) | 11.2 miles | 51.7% | 24+ weeks |
| Bradford (Heaton) | 14 miles | 56.1% | 15.4 weeks |
| Halifax | 16.4 miles | 45% | 20 weeks |
| Bradford (Thornbury) | 16.8 miles | 47.8% | 11 weeks |
Questions about Skipton test centre
Where is Skipton driving test centre?
Foundry House, Carleton Road, BD23 2BE. It's on a mostly residential stretch of the road, so look for the sign.
How long is the wait at Skipton?
About 23.8 weeks booking on your own. With us, an earlier date usually turns up within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up.
Do many people pass at Skipton?
More than at most centres. 57.3% of car tests there were passes in the latest official figures, above the 50% across Great Britain.
Should I try Steeton instead?
It's only about 5 miles away with a much shorter wait, so plenty of Skipton learners do. Tell us you'll take either and we'll watch both.
How can I get an earlier test at Skipton?
Dates free up when other learners cancel or move theirs. Tell us your months and we'll alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as one comes up.
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Figures from the official driving test statistics published on GOV.UK.