Widnes driving test centre
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Test centre address: Everite Road, Ditton, Widnes, Cheshire WA8 8PT
Widnes's driving test centre is on Everite Road in Ditton, in the industrial area on the west side of the town near the A562. Runcorn has no centre of its own, so learners come from Widnes, Runcorn, Halewood, Hale, Cronton, Rainhill, Prescot and Speke.
6,846 car tests were taken there in a year, and it's one of the harder centres in the country to pass at: 42.7%, below the 50% across Great Britain.
The wait is shorter than at most centres, about 17.4 weeks booking on your own. Speke (Liverpool) is about 5 miles away and St Helens about 7.
How long is the wait at Widnes driving test centre?
If you book at Widnes on your own, the first week with a good choice of free dates is 17.4 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.
See how that compares with the wait at every test centre in the country.
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What's the pass rate at Widnes?
In the latest official figures, 42.7% of driving tests at Widnes were passes. That's lower than the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 40.1%.
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 Widnes
- Tell us what you needPick Widnes and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at Widnes, 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 Widnes
Tell us you want Widnes 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 Widnes
How Widnes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widnes | This centre | 42.7% | 17.4 weeks |
| Speke (Liverpool) | 4.7 miles | 40.5% | 16.6 weeks |
| St Helens (Liverpool) | 6.9 miles | 40.9% | 13.2 weeks |
| Norris Green (Liverpool) | 8.6 miles | 37.8% | 24+ weeks |
| Warrington | 8.6 miles | 55.5% | 20.4 weeks |
| Chester | 10.4 miles | 47.3% | 20.8 weeks |
Questions about Widnes test centre
Where is Widnes driving test centre?
Everite Road, Ditton, WA8 8PT. It's booked as Widnes (Liverpool), but it's in Widnes itself.
Is there a driving test centre in Runcorn?
No. Runcorn learners cross the bridge to Widnes, which is the nearest centre.
How long is the wait at Widnes?
About 17.4 weeks if you book on your own. With us, an earlier date usually comes along within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up.
Is Widnes a hard test centre?
It's one of the harder ones. 42.7% of car tests there were passes in the latest official figures, below the 50% across Great Britain.
How can I get an earlier test at Widnes?
Dates free up when other learners cancel or move theirs. Tell us your months and we'll alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as we find one.
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Figures from the official driving test statistics published on GOV.UK.