Oxford – Independent Section

The driving test from Oxford practical test centre will last approximately 35 to 40 minutes. Just over half this time will be spent on the independent driving section. During this section of the test, the examiner will place a satnav on the dashboard of your car. You will then be asked to follow directions given by this satnav will be preprogrammed and supplied by the examiner. You will not even have to touch the satnav at all. However, 20% of all test candidates will be asked to follow road signs to a set destination instead of using a satnav. The decision will belong solely to the examiner.

Oxford – Reversing

Also, as part of the driving test, you will be required to carry out one reversing manoeuvre out of a possibility of four. As the Oxford practical test centre has a car park, there is a high possibility that the examiner may request the bay park exercise either at the very start or at the very end of the driving test. The emergency stop procedure may or may not be requested. Once again, this is entirely up to the examiner.

Oxford – Various Junctions

Due to the location of Oxford driving test centre being on the outskirts of town, you should expect varied road systems. This will include mini roundabout as well as large multilane roundabouts, crossroads and a variety of junctions. You should also expect to deal with busy high-speed “A” roads such as the A40 dual carriageway.

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Address of Oxford Practical Driving Test Centre 

Oxford DTC,
James Wolfe Road
Cowley
Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX4 2PY.

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Both male and female toilet facilities are available. Candidate car parking facilities are also available, though spaces are limited. You are adviced not to arrive earlier than 10 minutes prior to your appointment time. This Test Centre Provides Tests For Car and Taxi.

Driving Test Centres closest to Oxford DTC:

Aylesbury Practical Test Centre – Distance: 16.36 miles
High Wycombe Practical Test Centre – Distance: 20.34 miles
Reading Practical Test Centre – Distance: 22.79 miles
Banbury Practical Test Centre – Distance: 22.84 miles
Newbury Practical Test Centre – Distance: 24.03 miles

Pass Rate at Oxford Driving Test Centre

Oxford Driving Test Centre has an average pass rate of 49.2%. This figure has been achieved from the number of attempted driving test booked over the last year, by the number of candidates who passed their practical driving test.

Last year, 4295 people attempted their driving test, with 2113 people passing, giving Oxford test centre a pass rate of 49.2%.

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.