Chester Driving Test Centre Routes, Booking, and Preparation Guide

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Chester Driving Test Centre Routes, Booking, and Preparation Guide

Location or accommodation of Chester Driving Test Centre

Test Centre Address

Unit 16-18
Bumper Lane
Sealand Industrial Estate
Chester
CH1 4LT

​​Chester Driving Test Center facilities

🚻 Male/female toilets are available
♿ Passive access is available.
🅿️Free Stopping for Candidates. If you don't mind guarantee you arrive on time on the day of your test.

​​Test Centre Statistics
  • Classification: ★★★★☆ 4.3 (open reviews)
  • Current Pass Rate: 52.6%
  • Average holding up time (2024–2025): 6-8 weeks

Town of Chester driving test routes

Chester's test routes are designed to test your skills on all types of roads and driving conditions.

Test routes in this area include:

  • Industrial zone (near start and end)
  • Busy cycle
  • One-way system
  • Countryside twists and turns, and fast roads.

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

What tests are carried out at the Chester Test Centre?

Car (Category B - Manual and Automatic) driving test


Chester Driving Test Routes and Areas

The exam begins on Bumpers Lane, which is an industrial area. From there, the examiner will take you through a mix of busy and quiet roads.

  • Sealand Road - High-speed A-road with merging traffic
  • Blaken Avenue - Residential Turn
  • Liverpool Road - Traffic Control and Signals
  • A548 – for speed awareness
  • Upton Lane - Quiet area for exercise

Major Cycles:

  • Countess roundabout
  • Parkgate Road roundabout

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What to Expect on Exam Day

The Chester driving test follows the standard DVSA format as outlined below:

  • 👁️ Eyesight Test – Read a number plate from a distance of 20.5 metres
  • ❓ “Tell Me” Question – Asked at the beginning of the test
  • 🕓 40-Minute Drive – Includes 20 minutes of independent driving
  • 🔁 One Manoeuvre – Either parallel park, bay park, or pull up on the right
  • ⚠️ Emergency Stop – Conducted randomly in 1 out of every 3 tests

Budget-friendly rehash close to Chester Test Centre

If you are coming from abroad and want to stay before the test, these options laterooms.com are good:

  • Premier Inn Chester City Centre
  • Holiday Inn Express Chester Racecourse
  • Local B&Bs in Blaken and Sealand

Staying is especially useful if you've got a morning test slot.

JNDS Online Course for Driving Practice

Chester test routes can be tricky, so using JNDS's structured online course will help you to:

  • Building trust
  • Identify weak points
  • Real test route simulation
  • Learner, nervous returning drivers have excellent support.

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  • Road safety basics and advanced defensive driving tips
  • Navigating roundabouts, dual carriageways, and city traffic
  • Parking, reversing, and parallel parking techniques
  • Driving in your own car with confidence
  • UK-specific driving rules and best practices for international drivers
  • Full support in understanding theory test material and hazard perception
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A chest rest after the test

If you want to relax a bit after the test, try these places:

  • Chester City Walls - for a scenic walk
  • Grosvenor Park - Fresh air and peaceful atmosphere
  • Chester Market - Food and light shopping

Best Places to Stay in Chester (with nearby dates/status)

If you want to exercise regularly or are moving, these areas are ideal:

  • Blakeon- The test comes from the way.
    • Nearby Properties: Shelley Road Estate, Western Avenue
  • Upton - Residential and low traffic area
    • Best Roads: Wellstone Lane, Upton Grange
  • Sealand- Very clear about the exam center
    • Major Roads: Ferry Lane, Sealand Road
  • denial - A bit busy area, but great for learners.
    • Famous Status: Canadian Avenue, Hamilton Street

Driving practice in all these areas is easy, and you get to know real test routes.

What if I don't pass the test?

Don't worry - it's normal to fail on the first try. Again, for better preparation:

  • A local instructor should be consulted
  • Cover your weak points in "Retry Mode" of the JNDS course
  • Practice the Chester test routes regularly

Key facts

Position

Unit 16–18, Bumper Path, Sealand Mechanical Domain, Chester, CH1 4LT


Amenities

Toilets, crippled get to, free parking


Training Support

JNDS Online Driving Course available


Nearby Remains

Head Hotel, Occasion Motel Express, neighborhood B&Bs


Waiting Time

6–8 weeks and Pass Rate is 52.6%


Tests Performed

Car (manual and automatic)


Practice Paths

Sealand Road, Blaken Avenue, A548, Liverpool Road


Top Tip

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