Cobridge driving test centre
Want an earlier driving test at Cobridge?
- 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: Elder Road, Cobridge, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire ST6 2HE
Cobridge is the driving test centre for Stoke-on-Trent, on Elder Road between Hanley and Burslem. Learners come from across the Potteries, including Hanley, Burslem, Tunstall, Stoke, Fenton and Longton, and from Newcastle-under-Lyme just over the boundary.
8,413 car tests were taken there in a year, and the pass rate is 40.6%, below the 50% across Great Britain, which makes it one of the tougher centres in the country.
Newcastle-under-Lyme is only about 3 miles away, with Crewe about 11. Both are listed further down.
How long is the wait at Cobridge driving test centre?
If you book at Cobridge on your own, the first week with a good choice of free dates is 22 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 Cobridge?
In the latest official figures, 40.6% of driving tests at Cobridge were passes. That's lower than the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 38.8%.
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 Cobridge
- Tell us what you needPick Cobridge and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at Cobridge, 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 Cobridge
Tell us you want Cobridge 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 Cobridge
How Cobridge 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke-on-Trent (Cobridge) | This centre | 40.6% | 22 weeks |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme | 3.2 miles | 41.6% | 23.2 weeks |
| Crewe | 11.2 miles | 43.8% | 22.8 weeks |
| Macclesfield | 15.3 miles | 51.9% | 22.8 weeks |
| Stafford | 16 miles | 45.8% | 24+ weeks |
| Buxton | 18.5 miles | 58.7% | 24+ weeks |
Questions about Cobridge test centre
Can you get me an earlier date at Cobridge?
Dates come free when other learners cancel or move theirs, and they don't sit there long. Tell us when you're free and we'll alert you by SMS and WhatsApp when one comes up.
Can I get a short notice or last minute test at Cobridge?
Yes. Last minute dates at Cobridge do appear when somebody pulls out. We'll phone you as well as messaging you so you can take it before somebody else does.
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.
How far ahead is Cobridge booked up?
Booking on your own, the first week at Cobridge with a decent choice of dates is 22 weeks away. We usually find learners something earlier within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up.
Where is Cobridge driving test centre?
On Elder Road in Cobridge, Stoke-on-Trent. Use ST6 2HE for the sat nav. It's the northern Stoke centre. The other one is booked as Newcastle-under-Lyme but sits at Trent Vale in the south of the city, opposite the Royal Stoke hospital, and also runs motorcycle tests. Check the postcode on your booking.
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Figures from the official driving test statistics published on GOV.UK.