Yorkshire & the North East
Newcastle upon Tyne driving test centre
Preparing for your practical at Newcastle upon Tyne? Here is the sort of driving the local routes involve, and what we make sure you have covered before test day.
Roads you are likely to meet
Central motorway
Bridges
Bus lanes
- Early lane selection near the bridges is essential.
Test routes are no longer published by the DVSA, and examiners vary them. Treat this as a guide to the local road types rather than a route list. Book your test and check availability on GOV.UK.
How we prepare you for this centre
Local route practice
Your instructor works the roads around Newcastle upon Tyne in the sessions before your test, not generic estate roads.
A full mock test
Marked the way an examiner marks it, with a written debrief of every fault.
Manoeuvres to standard
All four test manoeuvres, practised in the kind of locations examiners actually use.
Test-day rehearsal
Paperwork, show me / tell me questions and the independent drive, run through in advance.
Courses that suit test-centre prep
Not sure how many hours you need?
Answer four quick questions and we will recommend a course based on your experience, not a sales target.