Newtown Driving Test Routes
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Practise at different times of day and on different days of the week (including weekends) to experience as many different road conditions and traffic flows as possible. Knowing what to expect when you go in for your driving test will make it seem less daunting on the day.
Newtown Practical Driving Test Centre
Address: Ladywell House, Newtown, Powys, SY16 1JB
Parking: There are parking spaces available
Toilets: Male toilets are available
Disabled Access:
Other Notes:
Test Waiting Times: Check the book your driving test service for availability
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Finding Your Way
Heading to Newtown Test Centre for a practice run with your supervisor? If you’re not yet confident with road signs, using a sat nav can make the journey smoother. After a couple of visits, navigating there on your own should become second nature.
How to Book a Driving Test at Newtown
Visit the Official DVSA Website
Go to www.gov.uk/book-driving-test to begin the booking process.Log In or Create an Account
Sign in using your Government Gateway ID or create a new account if you don’t have one.Enter Your Details
Provide your UK driving licence number, address, and a valid debit or credit card for payment.Select Newtown Driving Test Centre
Choose ‘Newtown’ from the list of available test centres. The address is:
Ladywell House, Newtown, Powys, SY16 1JBChoose a Date and Time
Select a suitable date and time for your test. Note that you can book up to 24 weeks in advance.Confirm and Pay
Review your details, confirm the information, and pay the test fee: £62 for weekdays or £75 for evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.Receive Confirmation
Once booked, you’ll receive a confirmation email with your test details.
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Key Roads:
Newtown High Street: Main route for urban driving tests.
Park Lane: Includes traffic and pedestrian crossings for hazard perception.
Oxford Road: A dual carriageway, great for lane discipline checks.
Roundabouts:
The Crossroads Roundabout: Often used for lane discipline and right-turn manoeuvres.
Cemetery Road Roundabout: Tests for negotiating complex roundabouts with multiple lanes.
Landmarks:
Newtown Library: A well-known reference point for direction-based tests.
Newtown Park: Often used for parallel parking and reversing exercises.
This covers the major locations that learners should practice to feel confident during their driving test.
Newtown Driving Test Centre Pass Rates
Newtown car practical driving test pass rates by first driving attempt including zero faults recorded annual summary:
| Time Period Captured | Total Tests | |||
| 1st attempts | 1st attempt passes | pass % | 1st test with zero faults | |
| 2023/24 | – | 631 | 66.9 | 59 |
| 2017/18 | 640 | 359 | 56.1 | 36 |
| 2016/17 | 740 | 411 | 55.5 | 50 |
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Practical driving test key links
- to book your driving test, click here
- to change your driving test, click here
- to cancel your driving test, click here
- to give yourself the best chance of passing your driving test, click here
- to give yourself the best chance to pass your theory test, click here
Other Helpful Resources: Driving Test Centre Pass Rates and Change Your Driving Test
Give yourself the best chance of passing by using RouteBuddy to practise real test routes, tackle common challenges with confidence, and stay calm under pressure. With RouteBuddy, you’re not just prepared — you’re test-ready.
FAQ's
Yes – knowing local roads helps you stay calm and confident. While the exact route isn’t shared, practising typical roundabouts or tricky junctions nearby gives you a clear advantage.
Yes – examiners adjust routes due to roadworks, traffic, or to mix things up. These changes aren’t announced, so staying current is key.
Instructors spot new road signs, layouts, or diversions early. Their knowledge helps you train on current conditions, not outdated ones. Combine their advice with RouteBuddy for the most realistic practice.
2–3 times a week is ideal, especially leading up to your test. Practise at different times of day to handle varied traffic and lighting conditions.
DVSA doesn’t publish test routes. But you can follow GOV.UK for general updates. For realistic route practice, RouteBuddy is the go-to tool learners and instructors trust.