Gateshead – In Town Driving

Located in a busy part of the town is Gateshead driving test centre. Due to its location, the driving examiner will require you to excellent knowledge and understanding of various traffic systems including roundabouts of all shapes and sizes. The mini roundabout in Gateshead seems relatively easy. However, many learner drivers have been known to fail at these roundabouts. There are two main points to remember. Firstly, you must go around the mini roundabout and not over it. Secondly, you should slow down and plan to stop at each and every roundabout. However, at the same time, you must look early and be prepared to go.

Gateshead – One Way Roads

There is a possibility, the driving examiner may take you on a one-way road. Here it is important to remember to position correctly. If you’re planning to turn left at the end you must position the left side of the road. However, if you’re turning right, it is vital that your position to the right. Busy A roads such as the A1 dual carriageway is also likely to appear in the driving test.

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Address for Gateshead Practical Driving Test Centre

Gateshead  DTC,
Waterside Drive
Dunston
Gateshead
Tyne and Wear
NE11 9HU.

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There are a few steps leading to Gateshead driving test centre. However, ramp access is available for wheelchair access. Male, female and disabled toilets are also available.
The Gateshead driving test centre conducts testing for the car, Taxi and Motorcycle. Testing of driving instructors also takes place.

Driving Test Centres Closest to Gateshead DTC:

Elswick Practical Test Centre – Distance: 0.53 miles
Gosforth Practical Test Centre – Distance: 6.13 miles
South Shields Practical Test Centre – Distance: 7.73 miles
Sunderland Practical Test Centre – Distance: 9.48 miles
Blyth Practical Test Centre – Distance: 13.1 miles

Pass Rate at Gateshead Driving Test Centre

Gateshead driving test centre has a pass rate which is slightly lower than the average; its pass rate is calculated to be at 44.8%. This is taken from many months worth of data showing the number of tests attempted compared to the number of passes. The data showed that during 6 months, 1877 driving tests were conducted by the test centre. Out of which 840 candidates actually passed the test.

Although the pass rate may seem low, you can still easily pass the driving test if you know the rules of the road and are capable of driving in a multiple of situations.

Our Semi-intensive courses in Gateshead are designed for those learners who have a valid UK provisional driving license, passed their theory test, and have already taken several driving lessons. These one-week pass courses are also suitable for international drivers, even if they have never driven in the UK before, learner drivers who have recently failed a practical test, and those who are almost up to the test standard.

Fast Track Driving Courses in Gateshead

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 the 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 can even book your practical test as part of the intensive driving course.