Workington driving test centre
Want an earlier driving test at Workington?
- 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: Allerdale House, Workington, Cumbria CA14 3YJ
Workington's driving tests are currently held at Allerdale House in the town, after moving from the Peart Road site on the Derwent Howe estate. Most websites and maps still point at Peart Road, so go by the address on your booking.
It's one of the smallest centres in the country, with 2,998 car tests taken there in a year, and one of the kindest: the pass rate is 61.9%, above the 50% across Great Britain.
It covers a wide stretch of west Cumbria, including Whitehaven, Maryport, Cockermouth and Egremont, because there's nothing else nearby. Carlisle is over 30 miles away.
How long is the wait at Workington driving test centre?
If you book at Workington on your own, the first week with a good choice of free dates is 19.8 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 Workington?
In the latest official figures, 61.9% of driving tests at Workington were passes. That's higher than the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 48.3%.
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 Workington
- Tell us what you needPick Workington and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at Workington, 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 Workington
Tell us you want Workington 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 Workington
How Workington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workington | This centre | 61.9% | 19.8 weeks |
| Castle Douglas | 25.2 miles | 53.4% | 12.6 weeks |
| Dumfries | 30 miles | 53.9% | 6 weeks |
Questions about Workington test centre
Where is Workington driving test centre?
Tests are currently held at Allerdale House in Workington, CA14 3YJ. The permanent site is at Moss Bay House on Peart Road, which is what most other websites and map apps still show, so check your booking before you set off.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Workington?
About 19.8 weeks booking on your own. With us, an earlier date usually turns up within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up.
How can I get an earlier test at Workington?
Dates free up when other learners cancel or move theirs. Being a small centre, there aren't many of them, so being told the moment one appears matters. We alert you by SMS and WhatsApp.
Should I look at a centre further afield?
Carlisle is over 30 miles away and Barrow further still, so most learners here stay put. If you can travel, tell us and we'll look at more than one centre for you.
Can I get a short notice test at Workington?
Yes, when somebody drops out. We'll phone you as well as messaging you, because at a centre this size the date won't sit there long.
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Figures from the official driving test statistics published on GOV.UK.