Burton – Town Roads

Burton on Trent driving test centre is situated around busy town roads. These residential roads seem easy. However, it can be quite challenging due to the fact that many of the residential roads in Burton are quite narrow, some with parked cars on both sides. As soon as you see an oncoming vehicle, check your review mirror, these of the accelerator. This will give you time to think. If in doubt, slow down and be prepared to stop.

Burton – ‘A’ Roads

High-speed a roads such as the A5121 and the A38 often feature in the driving test. When joining these roads, it is important that you build up speed to match the speed of the traffic on the main road. On the ‘A’ roads, maintain your position the left-hand lane unless you’re overtaking. If you need to overtake, remember to move back in at the first is a safe opportunity.

Independent Drive

The driving test from Burton will last approximately 40 minutes. Half the driving test will be in the independent driving section. This is where the driving examiner will expect you to follow directions from a satnav. Many learner drivers dread independent driving section of the test. However, if you miss a turning or end up going the in the wrong direction, you will not fail the test. It is provided that you continue to drive safely.

More Information on Burton on Trent

Address of Burton On Trent Practical Driving Test Centre

DTC – BurtonWellington Park,
Burton on Trent,
Burton,
Derbyshire.
DE14 2TG.

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There are a few steps to Burton on Trent Driving Test centre. However, there is ramp access for wheelchair users.Both male, female and disabled toilets available. There are parking spaces available at the test centre. However, spaces are limited. Therefore, it is advisable not to arrive too early for your appointment. This Centre conducts testing for cars only.

Nearby driving test centres to Burton.

Lichfield driving test centre – Distance: 10.82 miles
Derby driving test centre – Distance: 11.96 miles
Cannock driving test centre – Distance: 16.83 miles
Birmingham (Sutton Coldfield) – Distance: 18.85 miles
Nottingham driving test centre – Distance: 19.04 miles

Pass Rate at Burton on Trent Driving Test Centre

Burton on Trent has a pass rate that is in line which a majority of the test centre in the UK, it’s pass rate is calculated to be 45.6%. This is 6 months worth of data. However from one month, April 2016, 368 driving tests were conducted here, out of which 163 of them passed. From this, the pass rate is 44.3%.

Although the pass rate is low, this does not mean the examiners are strict or that they will fail you for no reason. They can only fail you if you make a serious mistake or over 15 minor mistakes.

In order to take one of our passes in a week course, you will need to hold a valid UK provisional driving license and have passed your theory test. If you do not have a practical test booked, don’t worry. Simply provide us with your driving license number along with your theory pass certificate number and we will get you a fast-track driving test – If you can need help to book your theory test, this can be arranged for you.

However, please remember that our semi-intensive driving course is designed for learners who have recently failed a practical driving test, international drivers, and those who are almost up to test standard. They are not suitable for the new beginner.