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Colchester Town Driving Test Centre Routes, Booking, and Preparation Guide

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Location or accommodation of Colchester Town Driving Test Centre

Test Centre Address

Colchester Driving Test Centre
Off Cowdray Avenue
Colchester
CO1 1TH

​​Colchester Town Driving Test Centre Review

🚻 Male and female toilets are available
♿ Full handicap access available
🅿️ Car parking facilities for examination candidates

​​Test Centre Statistics
  • Classification: ★★★★☆ 4.2 (open reviews)
  • Current Pass Rate: 51.4%
  • Average waiting time (2024–2025): 10.8 weeks

Town Driving Test Routes in Colchester

There are over 10 officers based near the Colchester Town Driving Test Centre. They assess your driving skills in different traffic and road conditions.

  • The narrow streets and busy junctions of Colchester town centre
  • Residential areas where there is more parking for cars and pedestrians
  • Important roads where speed control and safe overtaking are tested

In Town driving test routes, practicing this beforehand will boost your confidence on the day of your exam.

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

What tests are carried out in Colchester?

Car (B) License Driving Test


Colchester Town Driving Test Routes and key areas

Colchester tests usually start from Cowdray Avenue which is the base of the Colchester Town Driving Test Centre. Test routes include town centres, residential streets and busy main roads.

Common areas covered in town driving test routes include:

  • Colchester town center and surrounding streets.
  • Laxden Residential Area
  • Several parks and health areas

Major roads that are often used are:

  • A134 - Busy main road or roundabout
  • A1124 - Residential and commercial mix
  • B1027 - Common road for independent driving sections

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

What to Expect on Test Day

Your test at Colchester Town Driving Test Centre looks like this:

  • 👁️ Eyesight Test - Read the number plate from 20.5 meters
  • ❓ Tell me the security question
  • 🕓 40-minute drive - including 20 minutes of independent driving, mostly on town driving test routes
  • 🔁 A maneuver - parallel park, bay park, or pull to the right
  • ⚠️ Emergency Stop - 1 of 3 tests can be added.

Affordable accommodation close to Colchester Town Driving Test Centre

If you're visiting from abroad or just want to relax before the test, consider these laterooms.com budget-friendly options:

  • Travel Colchester
  • Premier Hotel Colchester
  • Local B&Bs and guesthouses

Staying close to the town driving test centre reduces the stress on the day of the test.

Improve your driving skills with the JNDS online course

If you are in Colchester. Town driving test routes. If you are preparing for it, then join our online driving course. This course is ideal for those who:

  • International license holders who are familiar with UK roads
  • Returning drivers are nervous
  • Under-17 students who are practicing for the first time
  • First-time learners who want to pass with confidence

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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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Top places to visit in Colchester after the Test

To relax after the test, visit these places:

  • Colchester Castle Park – for walks and outdoor activities
  • High Street Shopping Area - shops and cafes
  • Holy Trees Museum - For History
  • Castle Park Lake - Nature and picnic spots
  • Local restaurants and pubs

Colchester's best residential areas

The following areas near Colchester Town Driving Test Centre  are popular and good for practicing town driving test routes:

  • Colchester town centre  - with shops, cafes, and transport links
  • Lexden  - Peaceful residential area with schools
  • Severalls- Residential and park areas
  • Stanway - Family-friendly and shopping facilities
  • Myland - Suburban with good schools

All these areas are close to the Town Driving Test Centre, where you can get a better understanding of the road conditions.

What if you don't pass your exam?

Failure is a learning curve. To get better:

  • Practice with a local driving instructor.
  • Join the JNDS Online Driving Course to work on your weak points
  • Drive the town driving test routes again and again to get familiar.

Colchester Town Driving Test Centre routes help improve your practical driving skills.

Important Facts

Location

Off Cowdray Ave, Colchester CO1 1TH


Facilities

Toilets, disabled access, on-site parking


Training Support

JNDS Online Driving Course available


Local Accommodation

Travelodge Colchester, Premier Inn, local B&Bs


Waiting Time (2024–2025)

10.8 weeks and Pass Rate is 51.4%


Tests Performed

Car (Category B – Manual and Automatic)


Recommended Practice Areas

Colchester town centre, A134, A1124, B1027


Preparation Tip

It is beneficial to practice the Colchester Town driving test routes beforehand.


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