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17 Market Place, Durham, DH1 3NE
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Where is the Durham driving test centre?
Durham is located at 17 Market Place, Durham, DH1 3NE. See the map and "Get directions" button on this page.
What is the pass rate at Durham?
Pass-rate data for Durham is updated as soon as the DVSA publishes it. See our overall pass-rate ranking on /pass-rates.
How many routes does Driving Routes cover at Durham?
8 hand-verified practice routes, each with voice-guided turn-by-turn navigation on web, iPhone, Android, CarPlay and Android Auto.
What route is the examiner most likely to choose at Durham?
Examiners pick from a small pool of representative routes. The published routes on this page cover the pool — driving each one at least once in the two weeks before your test is the highest-leverage prep.
What's the test like at Durham?
A typical UK practical at Durham runs about 40 minutes including ~20 minutes of independent driving and one reversing manoeuvre.
Are the routes the actual roads used by examiners?
Yes. Every route is hand-verified by an approved driving instructor or a recent test-taker. Examiners choose from a pool of representative roads — our published routes cover that pool.
How long is the test at Durham?
The UK practical driving test is around 40 minutes including ~20 minutes of independent driving.
What types of test does Durham offer?
Standard car tests are offered at every centre. Some centres also offer motorcycle, LGV/CDL and instructor (ADI) tests — see the centre's official listing on the gov.uk site for current availability.
Can I book the test at Durham online?
Yes — book at gov.uk/book-driving-test. We've put a step-by-step guide at /book-driving-test.
How much does a test cost at Durham?
£62 weekday, £75 evenings/weekends. See /driving-test-cost for the full UK cost breakdown.
What documents do I need on test day at Durham?
Provisional licence (photocard) and your theory pass certificate.
What car should I use for the test at Durham?
Either your instructor's dual-controlled car or your own roadworthy car. Must have a current MOT and valid insurance.
What manoeuvres are tested at Durham?
One of: parallel parking, forward bay, reverse bay, or pull up on the right. About 1 in 3 candidates also gets an emergency stop. See /manoeuvres.
Are there roundabouts on the route at Durham?
Yes — most UK routes include roundabouts and mini-roundabouts. See /learn/roundabouts.
Are there motorways or freeways on the route at Durham?
Not usually on the standard test. Motorway driving is covered separately via Pass Plus after passing.
What time of day is best to take the test at Durham?
Mid-morning (10–11am) tends to balance reduced rush-hour traffic with cleared school-run congestion. Avoid the first slot if you're not a morning person.
What's the busiest road on the route at Durham?
The route detail pages on this site list each route's traffic-density rating. Pick the harder routes for your mock test 10 days out.
Can I practise the route myself before the test at Durham?
Yes — that's exactly what Driving Routes is built for. Drive each published route at least twice in the two weeks before your test, with voice guidance on the first pass and muted on the second.
What's the most common reason people fail at Durham?
Across UK DVSA centres, junction observation is the #1 fail. See /why-people-fail.
What happens if I fail my test at Durham?
You must wait 10 working days before rebooking. Use the time to fix the habit identified in the debrief.