Durham Driving Test Routes
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Durham driving test routes are designed by the DVSA examiners themselves and intentionally incorporate the most challenging areas within the Durham Driving Test Centre radius. Make sure you get to know these routes inside and out during your driving lessons. The more familiar you get with the roads in and around your driving test centre, the more confident you will be navigating them.
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.
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Durham Practical Driving Test Centre
Address: 1st Floor Enna House, Whitfield Court Industrial Estate, St Johns Rd, Meadowfield, Durham, DH7 8XL
Parking:
Toilets: Male and female toilets are available
Disabled Access:
Other Notes:
Test Waiting Times: Check the book your driving test service for availability
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Getting to Durham Test Centre
Travelling from Durham city centre? Take the A690 and follow the signs towards Browney Lane for a straightforward route. If you’re coming from outside the area, the A167 offers easy access to the test centre. For your first visit, it’s best to use a sat nav to keep the journey simple and stress-free.
Durham Driving Test Centre Pass Rates
Durham 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 | – | 2166 | 48.3 | 119 |
| 2017/18 | 4377 | 2631 | 60.1 | 98 |
| 2016/17 | 4688 | 2840 | 60.6 | 116 |
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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
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- 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
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*Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) stopped routinely publishing driving test routes in October 2010 in order to support the introduction of independent driving part of the practical driving test. The change was made to give test candidates the chance to demonstrate their ability to drive safely and responsibly (while making decisions independently) in realistic driving situations, rather than memorising a pre-defined test route. Although exact details of driving test routes for each practical driving test centre are no longer published online by DVSA, they remain very similar (if not identical) from year to year. Durham driving test routes should be used as a guide only as test routes are subject to change at the discretion of the DVSA test examiners.
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.