Derby – Busy Part of Town

Situated in the busy part of town, you will find Derby driving test centre. Due to its location, the driving examiner will require you to demonstrate a good knowledge and skills at various road systems including roundabouts of all shapes and sizes. These roundabouts will range from small mini roundabouts to large multilane roundabouts controlled by traffic lights. You should also expect to deal with open and close to junctions, some which may be poorly marked. Therefore, in order to pass your driving test, it is imperative that you watch all road signs and road markings.

Derby – Rural Country Roads

Rural country roads and ‘A’ roads such as the A5111 and dual carriageway is such as the A6 may also be used during the driving test.

The driving test from Derby will last approximately 40 minutes. During this time the examiner will ask you to do 20 minutes of independent driving and one out of a possible four reversing manoeuvres. The emergency stop may or may not be asked. This is at the discretion of the driving examiner.

Also, during the driving test, the examiner will ask you, several times, to pull up on the left and move of again. They do this for various reasons such as to make sure that you look over your blind spot when moving off.

More information on Derby.

Address for Derby Practical Driving Test Centre 

Derby DTC,
Off Belmore Way,
Alvaston,
Derby.
Derbyshire.
DE21 7AY.

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On entering the test site, please turn right at the roundabout where you’ll find designated parking bays. Please do not practice on the site as parking space as limited. Ramp access to Derby driving test centre for wheelchair users. Male and female toilets are available.

Test Centre Provides Tests For Car, Taxi and ADIs

Nearby driving test centres to Derby:

Chilwell driving test centre – Distance: 8.03 miles
Watnall driving test centre – Distance: 10.44 miles
Burton on Trent driving test centre – Distance: 12.05 miles
Loughborough driving test centre – Distance: 12.77 miles
Colwick driving test centre – Distance: 15.56 miles

Pass Rate at Derby Driving Test Centre

Derby is an extremely busy driving test centre, with over 700 driving tests being conducted each month by candidates. Out of which, around 330 people usually pass, giving the centre a pass rate of around 46%. Further data collected from a 6 month period showed that 4174 driving tests were undertaken from April to September 2016. From this number 1945 people successfully completed the test and passed.

This number may seem small, however its equal to the average in the UK for pass rates. If you perform well and make relatively few mistakes, you can easily pass the test.

Are you starting your Intensive Driving course soon?

In order to take one of our Intensive Driving Courses, 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.