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To find your local theory or practical DVSA car test centre with details such as the practical test pass rates and addresses simply click on the area links below.

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England

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London and South East England

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What time of day should I book my test for?

As an ADI I normally discuss with my pupil what time of day it would be best to book their practical driving test for. I don’t have a set time I suggest, instead, I believe it best tailored to the individual considering the following.

The time of day the pupil normally has driving lessons

Time of the day the pupil feels at their best. Are they a morning person or don’t they feel properly awake until midday!

Finally other factors such as time off work or school.

If we look at the current test times at one of my local practical driving test centres

07:13 (this is an extra test when available).

08:10, 09:07 10:14 11:11 12:38 13:35 14:32 15:28 (this is an extra test when available).

Evening and Saturday tests are also sometimes available but are subject to a higher fee.

The first two tests of the day 07:13 and 08:10 will be in rush hour traffic, including school traffic.

Then 09:07, 10:14 and 11:11 may, subject to the area be slightly less busy.

12:38 and 13:35 being over lunchtime, which can cause there to be more pedestrians in town and city centre routes.

Finally, 14:32 and 15:28 will include school traffic possibly depending on area evening rush hour traffic.

Most of my pupils prefer the thought of a mid-morning test, so that they avoid the morning rush hour traffic, but don’t have all day to wait around worrying about their test.

However, a recent study (nationally) showed rather surprising results.

Test times (between) and the pass rate for tests as a percentage.

07-09.00 50%, 09-11.00 52%, 11-13.00 48%, 13-15.00 50%, 15-17.00 49%, 17-19.00 49%, 19-21.00 65% !!!

Firstly not all practical driving test centres offer evening driving tests, but if your local test centre does should you book an evening test?

It’s difficult to know why the pass rate is so much higher on evening tests, maybe it’s ltraffic or that the test centres that offer these times have a higher pass rate than average?

Our advice is to still pick a practical driving test time to suit you, rather than be swayed by statistics.