Which test centre has the highest pass rate in East London?

Within East London, Tottenham (48.9%) and Loughton (47.0%) lead, while Sidcup in the south east is higher at 58.7%. Chingford is the toughest at 39.9%. Figures are DVSA official statistics for 2025/26. See our full East London pass rate table for the complete ranking.

How long is the wait time to book a driving test?

Wait times vary by centre. Currently, most East London centres have 5-8 week waits. Tilbury and Hornchurch often have shorter waits (4-6 weeks), while busier centres like Croydon can be 9-12 weeks.

Can I choose which test centre to take my test at?

Yes, you can book your practical test at any DVSA test centre. We recommend choosing a centre where you have practiced, as familiarity with local roads significantly improves your chances of passing.

Should I take lessons near my test centre?

Absolutely. Taking at least some lessons near your test centre is highly recommended. Your instructor can show you the common test routes, tricky junctions, and areas where most faults occur.

What makes some test centres harder than others?

Pass rates vary due to road complexity, traffic density, and the number of challenging junctions. A busy centre like Chingford (39.9%) routes candidates onto fast roads quickly, while a more forgiving centre like Sidcup (58.7%) sits well above average. Figures: DVSA 2025/26.

How do I book a driving test?

You can book your practical driving test on the GOV.UK website. You will need your provisional licence number, theory test pass certificate number, and a debit or credit card. The test costs £62 on weekdays or £75 on evenings/weekends.

What is the pass rate at Goodmayes?

The pass rate at Goodmayes Driving Test Centre is 43.7% for 2025/26 (DVSA DRT122A), from 21,374 tests. The national average across Great Britain is 50.0%. That ranks 273 of 308 centres. Male candidates passed at 47.2% and female candidates at 39.1%.

How do I book a driving test at Goodmayes?

You can book your practical driving test at Goodmayes Driving Test Centre through the DVSA website at gov.uk/book-driving-test. Waiting times change constantly, so check live availability on the DVSA booking service when you book.

What are the test routes like at Goodmayes?

Test routes from Goodmayes Driving Test Centre cover a variety of road types in the local area. Our instructors know all the local routes and can help you prepare specifically for this test centre.

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Goodmayes Driving Test Centre

98 Goodmayes Road, Ilford, IG3 9UZ

0300 200 1122

Kildowan Road and Granton Road startGreen Lane (A1083)Goodmayes Lane and Becontree AvenueWood LaneSouth Park residential streetsA12 Eastern AvenueA13 at Barking on some routes

43.7%

Pass Rate, 2025/26 (DVSA)

Below Average

Tests conducted: 21,374
Male / female: 47.2% / 39.1%
Rank in GB: 273 of 308
GB average: 50.0%

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Insider Tips for Goodmayes

Every route leaves by Kildowan Road, a 20mph side street, and most turn onto Granton Road or Goodmayes Road straight away. Check both ways properly at that first junction; nerves make it the easiest place to rush.

Green Lane (the A1083) appears on almost every route. It is a long 30mph road with side roads, crossings and parked cars, so hold a steady 30 and watch for vehicles pulling out.

Many routes head south into Becontree: Goodmayes Lane, Mayesbrook Road, Becontree Avenue and Wood Lane. Becontree Avenue is 20mph and has a central reservation on parts of it, so check which side of the island you need before you turn.

Routes to the north join the A12 Eastern Avenue, 50mph for most of this stretch. Joining from a side road such as Brian Road, build your speed and merge with the traffic rather than below it.

Routes to the west work the residential streets around South Park: Breamore Road, Water Lane, South Park Drive and Mortlake Road. Narrow with parked cars on both sides, so expect to give way and to be asked for a manoeuvre.

A few routes go south to the A13 at Barking through Gale Street, Porters Avenue and Lodge Avenue, with several roundabouts in a row. Read the signs early and pick your lane before you arrive.

What Goodmayes Test Routes Look Like

Goodmayes routes start on Kildowan Road and nearly all of them use Green Lane at some point. From there they go one of four ways: south into Becontree along Goodmayes Lane, Becontree Avenue and Wood Lane; west into the streets around South Park and Water Lane; north onto the A12 Eastern Avenue by way of Chadwell Heath or Aldborough Road; or, less often, south to the A13 at Barking. The drive back usually comes along Green Lane or the High Road through Seven Kings. Examiners choose the route on the day, so learn the areas rather than one fixed route.

Common Goodmayes Test Routes

The most frequently used route patterns at Goodmayes Driving Test Centre, drawn from instructor experience and student debriefs.

1. Becontree and Wood Lane

The most common direction. Down Goodmayes Lane into the streets around Mayesbrook Road, along Becontree Avenue and Bennett's Castle Lane, east on Wood Lane, and back along Green Lane.

Key roads

Goodmayes Lane
Mayesbrook Road
Becontree Avenue
Bennett's Castle Lane
Wood Lane
Green Lane

Watch out for

Turning across the central reservation on Becontree Avenue
Holding 20mph where the limit drops
A long stretch of Green Lane with side road junctions

2. South Park and Ilford

West along Green Lane into the residential streets around South Park: Breamore Road, Water Lane, South Park Drive and Mortlake Road, then back along Green Lane.

Key roads

Green Lane
Breamore Road
Water Lane
South Park Drive
Mortlake Road
South Park Road

Watch out for

Parked cars on both sides and giving way
A manoeuvre in a narrow residential street
Emerging back onto Green Lane

3. The A12 and Seven Kings

East on the High Road, north through Chadwell Heath to join the A12 Eastern Avenue, then back down Aldborough Road South and through Seven Kings. Some versions loop round Hainault Road and Aldborough Road North first.

Key roads