St Albans driving test centre
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- We alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as we find a date
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Test centre address: Beauver House, 6 Bricket Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 3JX
St Albans' driving test centre is in Beauver House on Bricket Road, right in the middle of the city. Learners come from St Albans, Harpenden and the villages around them.
It had 7,336 car tests in a year, and its pass rate is 50.7%, close to the 50% across Great Britain.
Watford is the nearest other centre, about 6 miles away. You can see how it compares further down.
How long is the wait at St Albans driving test centre?
If you book at St Albans 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.
See how that compares with the wait at every test centre in the country.
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What's the pass rate at St Albans?
In the latest official figures, 50.7% of driving tests at St Albans were passes. That's close to 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 St Albans
- Tell us what you needPick St Albans and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at St Albans, 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 St Albans
Tell us you want St Albans 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 St Albans
How St Albans 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Albans | This centre | 50.7% | 24+ weeks |
| Watford | 6.1 miles | 46.2% | 24+ weeks |
| Borehamwood | 8.1 miles | 50.8% | 24+ weeks |
| Luton | 9.4 miles | 39.2% | 20 weeks |
| Barnet (London) | 9.7 miles | 49.9% | 20.8 weeks |
| Mill Hill (London) | 10.6 miles | 51.4% | 24+ weeks |
Questions about St Albans test centre
Do many people pass at St Albans?
It's about average. In the latest official figures its pass rate is 50.7%, close to the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 48.4%. Being a city centre, expect busy streets, so practise in traffic.
How do I find St Albans test centre?
It's in Beauver House, 6 Bricket Road, St Albans. If you're using a sat nav, put in AL1 3JX.
What's the quickest way to an earlier date at St Albans?
Dates at St Albans come free when other people move or cancel, and they go quickly. Tell us the months you can do and we'll alert you by SMS and WhatsApp when we find an earlier one. There's nothing to pay upfront.
How fast do short notice dates at St Albans go?
Sometimes. Short notice dates at St Albans come up when someone cancels close to their test, and they don't hang around. If we find one, we'll ring you as well as sending an SMS and WhatsApp, because there isn't time to wait. If you could take a test at short notice, keep your phone on you.
Can I have a test booked while you look?
Yes. Keep it, and we'll look for an earlier date to move it to. Your test is only moved if you reply YES.
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Figures from the official driving test statistics published on GOV.UK.