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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.
Dudley Practical Driving Test Centre
Address: Newton House The Pensnett Estate Kingswinford West MidlandsDY6 7YE
Parking: Parking spaces are available
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 Dudley Test Centre
Dudley Driving Test Centre is located about 15 minutes west of the town centre, tucked within a small business estate just off the busy Dudley Road. With the A491 and other major routes nearby, reaching the test centre is straightforward for local learners. If you’re unfamiliar with the area, simply enter the details into your sat nav for easy navigation. Please note that practising in the test centre car park isn’t allowed—but don’t worry, your instructor will find a suitable spot for practising those reversing manoeuvres elsewhere.
How to Book Your Driving Test
Prepare Your Documents: Ensure you have your provisional driving licence details and theory test pass number ready.
Visit the Official Booking Site: Go to www.gov.uk/book-driving-test.
Select Test Type and Centre: Choose ‘Car’ and enter ‘Dudley’ or ‘DY6 7YE’ as your preferred test centre.
Choose a Date and Time: Pick an available slot that suits you.
Enter Personal Details: Provide your full name, address, and contact information.
Make Payment: The test fee is £62 on weekdays and £75 on weekends/evenings.
Confirmation: You’ll receive a confirmation email with your test details.
Additional Support
DVSA Customer Services: For assistance, contact 0300 200 1122 or email customerservices@dvsa.gov.uk
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Key Roads:
A461: A main road passing through Dudley, often featured in test routes for its multiple junctions.
A4123: Busy dual carriageway leading to key locations, useful for testing lane discipline and speed control.
Roundabouts:
Dudley Town Centre Roundabout: A key roundabout where learners are assessed on their ability to navigate multi-lane roundabouts.
Castlegate Park Roundabout: Commonly included for its complexity and the need to judge appropriate positioning.
Landmarks:
Dudley Zoo: A well-known landmark near the test centre, often used as a reference point.
Dudley Castle: Another prominent landmark, important for local orientation and passing on key routes.
These roads, roundabouts, and landmarks are commonly included in Dudley Driving Test Routes, testing a range of driving skills such as navigation, lane discipline, and speed control.
Dudley Driving Test Centre Pass Rates
Dudley 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 | – | 2218 | 41.7 | 30 |
| 2017/18 | 109 | 81 | 74.3 | 7 |
| 2016/17 | 142 | 107 | 75.4 | 9 |
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
Other Helpful Resources: Driving Test Centre Pass Rates and Change Your Driving Test
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.