Durham – Rural Area

Located within easy reach of many rural country roads is Durham driving test centre. These roads seem pretty but can be difficult to navigate due to oncoming vehicles and the sharp bends. The learner driver must make sure that they get plenty of practice on these road types in order to be able to assess the correct speed to approach these bends.

These rural country roads often lead into small villages which is a common area for learner drivers to fail their practical test. These villages often have small, confined spaces. When entering these villages from the high-speed road, it is very important that the learner driver monitors their speedometer. It can take a good few seconds to adapt to the new lower speed limits.

Durham – City of Durham

The driving examiner will also take you through the city of Durham. This will give the examiner the opportunity to assess your ability and skills and dealing with various road systems such as crossroads, roundabouts and junctions of all shapes and sizes. You

High-speed “A” roads such as the A167 and the A690 may also form part of the Durham driving test route. When joining on to such roads it is imperative that your speed match that the drivers already on the main road. Under no circumstances must you force the drivers on the main road to either slow down, swerve or to stop.

More information on Durham.

Address for Durham Practical Driving Test Centre 

Durham DTC,
1st Floor Enna House,
Whitfield Court Industrial Estate,
St Johns Rd.
Meadowfield, Durham.
DH7 8XL.

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Both Male and female toilets available at this test centre.
Test Centre Provides Tests For  Car, Taxi and ADIs.

Nearby driving test centres to Durham:

Sunderland driving test centre – Distance: 14.14 miles
Gateshead driving test centre – Distance: 14.69 miles
Elswick driving test centre – Distance: 14.92 miles
Darlington driving test centre – Distance: 16.21 miles
South Shields driving test centre – Distance: 16.87 miles

Pass Rate at Durham Driving Test Centre

Durham driving test centre is extremely busy, with over 600 driving tests being conducted monthly. However, it also has a very high pass rate, which is very rare for such a busy centre. Its pass rate is calculated to be at exactly 60%, far higher than the average for test centres in the country. This data is collected from the fact that during a 6 month period, 3600 driving tests were conducted, out of these examiners passed 2160 of them.

Even if the pass rate is high, this is not an indication that the examiners are extra lenient, or that they will pass you even if you make mistakes. You must prove to the examiner that you have exceptional driving skills, and are capable of driving in a multiple of situations.

Thinking of taking an Intensive Driving Course soon?

If you cannot afford to wait months to pass your driving test, then our last-minute intensive driving courses are just perfect for you. If you are up to test standard, we will book your driving test before starting the intensive course. These courses are also known as fast track driving courses, driving crash courses, and pass in one-week courses.

DTC Intensive Driving Courses only use driving instructors who are fully qualified with a grade A or B with the DVSA (UK Governments Driver and Vehicle Standard Agency). You’re driving instructor would have had Police clearance and is regularly tested to ensure a high standard of teaching. Your instructor will also abide by the DVSA code of conduct. For your added safety, the driving school cars that they use, are fully dual controlled.