Emergency Car Hire for
your Driving Test

The London Borough of Bexley, which has a population of just over 250,000, is located in south-east London, forming part of Outer London. Most of the population prefers to settle in Sidcup, Erith, Bexleyheath, Crayford, Welling, and Old Bexley. The borough is also home to a few parks and green spaces, such as Bexleyheath Park, Danson Park, and Erith Riverside Park. Although the London Borough of Bexley is well-served by public transportation, such as the Docklands Light Railway, National Rail, and London Buses, it has a huge demand for driving instructors and driving tests. The name “Bexley,” comes from the Old English words “bece” and “leah”, which means “pastures by the stream”.

The London Borough of Bexley is popular for its roundabouts. If you are learning to drive, or hoping to take a driving test in the Bexley area, DTC Driving School would advise you to cover the following roundabouts: 

• Albany Road Roundabout
• Anglesea Road Roundabout
• Barnehurst Road Roundabout
• Bexleyheath Clock Tower Roundabout
• Bexleyheath High Street Roundabout
• Blackfen Roundabout
• Bridge Road Roundabout
• Crayford Road Roundabout
• Crayford Way Roundabout
• Danson Lane Roundabout
• East Street Roundabout
• Elmstead Lane Roundabout
• Falconwood Roundabout
• Farm Road Roundabout
• Footscray Road Roundabout
• Gravel Hill Roundabout
• Hall Place Roundabout
• High Street Roundabout (Crayford)
• Homestall Road Roundabout
• Istead Rise Roundabout
• Kingswood Avenue Roundabout
• Loampit Vale Roundabout
• Lower Road Roundabout
• Manor Road Roundabout
• New Road Roundabout
• North Cray Road Roundabout
• Old Road Roundabout
• Park View Roundabout
• Queens Road Roundabout
• Sidcup Road Roundabout
• St Mary Cray Road Roundabout
• Thames Road Roundabout
• Welling High Street Roundabout

If you’re lucky enough to be able to find a cancellation driving test date in the London Borough of Bexley, the DVSA will send you an email notification to confirm your appointment. In that notification, they will stress the importance of bringing a suitable car for the test. You may choose to take your own car, that of your driving instructor, or a hire car. However, any rental car you take must be fitted with dual controls.

While many learner drivers opt to use their driving instructor’s car, however, it’s important to note that driving instructors, in the London Borough of Bexley area are often very busy and booked months in advance. So if you manage to secure a driving test slot, there’s a good chance that your driving instructor won’t be available to accompany you on the day of your test.

The alternative is to hire a car with a driving instructor from DTC. We only use fully qualified driving instructors. Most of our instructors have advanced qualifications such as Rospa, Fleet, or Diamond Advanced. Our driving instructors are local and therefore have local knowledge of the test routes used by the examiners. We can provide you with either a manual or automatic car for your driving test at the London Borough of Bexley. The choice is yours.

There are three practical driving test centres in the London Borough of Bexley, namely Belvedere, Erith, and Sidcup.

Belvedere Driving Test Centre Information

There is no test candidate parking available at the Belvedere Driving Test Centre. Therefore, please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your appointment time to allow time to find a parking space. Please ensure that you park legally, especially avoid blocking driveways.

Both Male and female toilets are available. Arrangements will be made at this test centre if you have a disability. Testing for Cars and ADIs are available at this driving test centre.

Address for Belvedere Practical Driving Test Centre 

London- Belvedere DTC,
33 Woolwich Road,
Belvedere,
Kent.
DA17 5EE.

Belvedere Practical Driving Test Centre on Google Maps.

Belvedere Town information.

Erith Driving Test Centre Information

The Erith Driving Test Centre has 13 test candidate parking bays but only 1 disabled parking bay.  A drinks machine and water cooler are also available to test candidates. Both male and female toilets are available. Car drivers need to show caution when leaving the centre as it also conducts testing for the motorcyclist.

Address for Erith Practical Driving Test Centre 

Erith DTC,
Crabtree,
Manor Way North,
Erith.
Kent.
DA17 6LJ.

Erith Driving Test Centre on Google Maps

Erith Town Information

Sidcup Driving Test Centre Information

Reserved parking for test candidates is available although this is restricted to 10 minutes prior to the test. Practising at this centre is strictly prohibited. Male and female toilet facilities are available.

Address of Sidcup Practical Driving Test Centre 

Sidcup DTC,
2 Crayside
Five Arches Business Estate
Maidstone Road
Sidcup
Greater London
DA14 5AG

Sidcup Driving Test Centre on Google Maps

Sidcup Town Local Area Information

The London Borough of Bexley has one theory test centre which is in Sidcup. The address for the centre is:

Sidcup Theory Test Centre
Ground Floor, Nexus House, 2 Cray Road,
Sidcup,
DA14 5DA

• View on Google Maps
• View on Open Street Map

You must take and pass your theory test before you are allowed to book the practical driving test. The theory test consists of multiple choice questions and a hazard perception test. The test can be booked at https://www.gov.uk/book-theory-test or by calling the DVSA on 0300-200-1122