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. 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.
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 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 |
| Stoke-on-Trent (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 |
| Northwich | 20.6 miles | 57.6% | 16.4 weeks |
Questions about Cobridge test centre
How long is the wait for a driving test at Cobridge?
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.
Is Cobridge a hard test centre to pass at?
It's one of the harder ones. In the latest official figures 40.6% of car tests there were passes, below the 50% across Great Britain. The routes use steep, narrow Potteries streets and some sharp junctions, so get practice on hills and hill starts.
Where is Cobridge driving test centre?
On Elder Road in Cobridge, Stoke-on-Trent. Use ST6 2HE for the sat nav. It's the Stoke-on-Trent centre, separate from the one at Newcastle-under-Lyme.
How can I get an earlier test 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.
Do I need to cancel my current test first?
Yes. You can only have one test booked at a time, so cancel your current one, then sign up with us.
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Figures from the official driving test statistics published on GOV.UK.