Cheltenham Driving Test Centre Routes, Booking, and Preparation Guide

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Cheltenham Driving Test Centre Routes, Booking, and Preparation Guide

Location or accommodation of Cheltenham Driving Test Centre

Test Centre Address

Driving Test Centre
Earle Court
Heatherley Lane
Cheltenham
GL51 6HX

​​Cheltenham Driving Test Centre facilities

🚻 Toilet available (Male/Female)
♿ Passive access is complete
🅿️Candidate parking available, please confirm before the test

​​Test Centre Statistics
  • Classification: ★★★★☆ 4.2 (open reviews)
  • Current Pass Rate: 53.7%
  • Average holding up time (2024–2025): 6-8 weeks

Town of Cheltenham driving test routes

Cheltenham's test courses take you on an assortment of streets, counting private twists, roundabouts, double carriageways, and up/down controls.

The test courses are planned so that the inspector can test your full driving capacity, counting judgment, control, and danger awareness.

You can get all the driving test routes in one place "Test Routes App"

What tests are carried out at the Cheltenham Test Centre?

Car (Category B - Manual and Automatic) driving test


Cheltenham driving test routes and areas

The Cheltenham driving test usually starts near Earl's Court on the Tour. The roads are a mix of residential and commercial roads.

  • Heatherley Lane - Test start/end point
  • Princess Elizabeth Way - roundabouts and traffic flow
  • Gloucester Road - City driving and lane discipline
  • Arley Avenue – Ideal for parallel parking or pull-ups.
  • Lansdown Road - for independent driving and a change of pace

Main roads used:

  • A40 - Dual carriageway driving or overtaking
  • A4019 - Signals, junctions, and lane choices
  • Local back roads - for low-speed control and maneuvers

Or for your ease you can use the Routes App (Recommended)

What to Expect on Test Day

The format of your Cheltenham test is always standard:

  • 👁️ Vision test- Read the number plate from a distance of 20.5m
  • ❓ The question is asked at the beginning.
  • 🕓 40 minutes drive- which takes 20 minutes of independent navigation
  • 🔁 I maneuver - Parallel park, bay park, or pull to the right
  • ⚠️ Emergency stop- 1 out of 3 tests happens randomly

Budget-friendly refurbishment close to Cheltenham Test Centre

If you need to remain in Cheltenham the day some time recently the Test, you can check out these cheap and dependable options laterooms.com:

  • Premier Motel Cheltenham West
  • Travel Cheltenham
  • Local B&Bs in Arle and Hatherley

Staying here will offer assistance to remain calm and reliable on the day of the test.

To strengthen your driving skills, use the JNDS online course

If you want to feel confident about taking your test at the Cheltenham Driving Test Centre, start using the JNDS Online Driving Course. It's especially helpful for:

  • First-time test candidates
  • For nervous drivers or those returning after a long break
  • International license holders
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A place to hang out or relax in Cheltenham after a test

These places are known to open slightly after the test:

  • Montpellier Gardens - Nature and peaceful walks
  • Brewery Quarter - Food, cinema, shopping
  • Pitwell Park- Lake, cafe, and green space

Best Places to Stay in Cheltenham (with Nearby Periods/Estate)

If you want to be close to a test centre for driving practice, consider these options:

  • Heatherly- Very clear about the exam centre
    • Nearby Properties: Heatherley Road Area, Alma Road, Greatfield Park
  • Earle - Is quiet and appropriate
    • Best Roads: Arley Avenue, Tennyson Road, Arley Road
  • Ben Hall - Roundabouts and wide streets
    • Popular Zones: Robert Burns Avenue, Benhall Avenue
  • Lansdowne - Advanced terrain with clear road markings
    • Residential Area: Queen's Road, Christ Church Road, Montpellier Drive

In all these areas, it's beneficial to familiarize yourself with driving test routes so you get used to traffic patterns, and road layouts.

What if you do not pass your test?

There is nothing to stress about. Retrying is normal. To reproduce:

  • Local instructor for feedback session
  • Use the JNDS online course to improve your weak points.
  • Practice the same test routes at different times of the day

Key facts

Position

Earl's Court, Heatherley Path, Cheltenham, GL51 6HX


Amenities

Toilets, debilitated get to, stopping


Training Support

JNDS Online Driving Course available


Closest Rehaish (Accommodation)

Premier Inn, Travelodge, B&Bs in Arle/Hatherley


Waiting time based on income (2024–2025)

6–8 weeks and Pass Rate is 53.7%


Tests Performed

Car (Manual and Automatic – Category B)


Recommended Practice Areas

A40, Princess Elizabeth Way, Gloucester Road


Preparation Advice

Make sure to practise real test routes thoroughly.


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