Sunderland driving test centre
Want an earlier driving test at Sunderland?
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- 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: River Bank Road, North Hylton Road Industrial Estate, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear SR5 3JJ
Sunderland's driving test centre is on River Bank Road, on the industrial estate off Wessington Way on the north bank of the Wear. Learners come from Sunderland, Washington, Houghton-le-Spring, Seaburn and across South Tyneside, since there's no centre in South Shields.
10,436 car tests were taken there in a year, and the pass rate is 51.1%, close to the 50% across Great Britain.
The wait is shorter than at most centres, about 18.4 weeks booking on your own. Gateshead is about 9 miles away and Durham about 14.
How long is the wait at Sunderland driving test centre?
If you book at Sunderland on your own, the first week with a good choice of free dates is 18.4 weeks away. That's shorter than at most test centres, where it's around 23.4 weeks.
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 Sunderland?
In the latest official figures, 51.1% of driving tests at Sunderland were passes. That's close to the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 47.1%.
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 Sunderland
- Tell us what you needPick Sunderland and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at Sunderland, 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 Sunderland
Tell us you want Sunderland 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 Sunderland
How Sunderland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | This centre | 51.1% | 18.4 weeks |
| Gateshead | 9.4 miles | 37.5% | 21.4 weeks |
| Gosforth (Newcastle) | 11 miles | 48.4% | 23.8 weeks |
| Durham | 14.1 miles | 53.2% | 21.6 weeks |
| Blyth | 14.6 miles | 50.9% | 23.8 weeks |
| Hartlepool | 19.1 miles | 51% | 15 weeks |
Questions about Sunderland test centre
Where is Sunderland driving test centre?
River Bank Road on the North Hylton Road Industrial Estate, SR5 3JJ, just off the A1231 near the A19.
Is there a test centre in South Shields?
No. South Tyneside learners use Sunderland or Gateshead, which is part of why this one stays busy.
How long is the wait at Sunderland?
About 18.4 weeks if you book on your own, better than most of the country. We usually find learners an earlier date within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up.
How can I get an earlier test at Sunderland?
Dates come free when other learners cancel or move theirs. Tell us the months you can do and we'll alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as one appears.
Can I get a short notice or last minute test at Sunderland?
Yes, when somebody drops out. We'll phone you as well as messaging, so you can take it before it goes.
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Figures from the official driving test statistics published on GOV.UK.