Watford driving test centre
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Test centre address: CP House, Otterspool Way, Watford, Hertfordshire WD25 8HU
Watford's driving test centre is at CP House on Otterspool Way, on the edge of the town near Bushey. Learners come from Watford, Bushey, Garston and Abbots Langley.
It's a busy centre, with 12,939 car tests in a year, making it the 29th busiest of around 320 centres. Its pass rate is 46.2%, below the 50% across Great Britain.
Borehamwood and Pinner are both about 5 miles away if you can travel a little. You can see how they compare further down.
How long is the wait at Watford driving test centre?
If you book at Watford 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 Watford?
In the latest official figures, 46.2% of driving tests at Watford were passes. That's lower than the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 46.6%.
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 Watford
- Tell us what you needPick Watford and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at Watford, 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 Watford
Tell us you want Watford 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 Watford
How Watford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watford | This centre | 46.2% | 24+ weeks |
| Pinner (London) | 5 miles | 49.7% | 24+ weeks |
| Borehamwood | 5 miles | 50.8% | 24+ weeks |
| St Albans | 6.1 miles | 50.7% | 24+ weeks |
| Mill Hill (London) | 6.4 miles | 51.4% | 24+ weeks |
| Hendon (London) | 7.2 miles | 51.4% | 24+ weeks |
Questions about Watford test centre
Is the wait at Watford really as long as people say?
Booking at Watford on your own, the first week with a good choice of dates is 24+ weeks away. We usually find learners an earlier date within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up. The test itself may still be some weeks away, but it'll be earlier than booking on your own.
Where is Watford driving test centre?
It's at CP House, Otterspool Way, Watford. If you're using a sat nav, put in WD25 8HU.
What's the quickest way to an earlier date at Watford?
Earlier dates at Watford come up when other learners move or cancel their tests, and they don't hang around. Tell us the months you can do and we'll alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as we find one. You pay nothing upfront.
Can I get a short notice or last minute test at Watford?
Sometimes. Short notice dates at Watford 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.
Do I need to cancel my current test first?
No. 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.