Barnet (London) Driving Test Centre Routes, Booking, and Preparation Guide

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Barnet (London) Driving Test Centre Routes, Booking, and Preparation Guide

Location and Accommodation of Barnet Town Driving Test Centre

Test Centre Address

Raydean House
15 Western Parade,
Great North Road
Barnet, London
EN5 1AD

​​Barnet Town Driving Test Centre Amenities

🚻 Male and female toilets
♿ Wheelchair access available
🅿️ Limited parking for test candidates

​​Test Centre Statistics
  • Classification: ★★★★☆ 4.2 (open reviews)
  • Display Pass Rate: 44.7%
  • Average Holding up Time (2024–2025): 15 weeks

Town Driving Test Routes in Barnet (London)

The Barnet Town driving test centre covers over 15 official driving test routes, mixing busy high streets, quiet residential zones, and challenging dual carriageways. Familiarising yourself with these Town driving test routes before your test is a huge advantage.

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What Tests Are Conducted in Barnet?

Car (B) Licence Driving Test available for manual and automatic vehicles, preparing you for Barnet’s varied Town driving test routes.


Notable Barnet Town Driving Test Routes and Areas

Tests at the Barnet Town driving test centre often begin on Great North Road and progress through a variety of traffic situations.

Common areas in Barnet Town driving test routes include

  • High Barnet Town Centre – One-way systems and pedestrian crossings
  • Barnet Hill – Inclines and lane changes
  • Whetstone High Road – Mixed traffic flow and bus lanes

Major roads are often used

  • A1000 – Busy urban sections with multiple junctions
  • A406 North Circular – High-speed segments (if permitted)
  • M25 Slip Roads – For motorway-style driving preparation

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What to Expect on Test Day

Your test at the Barnet Town driving test centre will include:

  • 👁️ Eyesight Test – Read a number plate from 20.5 metres
  • “Tell Me” Safety Question
  • 🕓 40-Minute Drive – Including 20 minutes of independent driving
  • 🔁 One Manoeuvre – Bay park, parallel park, or pull up on the right
  • ⚠️ Emergency Stop – May occur in 1 out of 3 tests

Well-Priced Inns Close Barnet Town Driving Test Centre

If you’re travelling from outside London or prefer to stay close before your test, consider booking yourself via  laterooms.com to reduce stress:

  • Premier Inn London Edgware
  • Travelodge London Finchley
  • Local B&Bs in High Barnet and Whetstone

Staying near the Town driving test centre can reduce test-day nerves.

Improve Your Driving Skills Before Attempting Barnet Town Driving Test Routes

Enhance your ability to navigate Barnet’s busy Town driving test routes by joining our online driving preparation course. Great for:

  • International drivers adjusting to UK roads
  • Nervous or returning drivers
  • Early learners are gaining confidence
  • First-time candidates aiming for a pass

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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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Best Places to Visit in Barnet After Your Test

Celebrate or unwind after your test with these local highlights:

  • Barnet Museum – Local history and heritage displays
  • Hadley Green – Perfect for a calming walk
  • The Spires Shopping Centre – Shops, cafés, and restaurants
  • Trent Park – Open green space for relaxation

Best Areas to Live in Barnet (London)

Living near the Town driving test centre offers convenience and access to great amenities. Popular neighborhoods include:

  • High Barnet – Excellent schools and transport links
  • Whetstone – High street shopping and green parks
  • East Barnet – Family-friendly with a suburban feel
  • New Barnet – Rail access to central London
  • Totteridge – Verdant and upmarket with roomy homes

What Happens If You Come up short on the Test?

One failed attempt isn’t the end. Improve your chances by:

  • Practising with an instructor familiar with Town driving test routes
  • Using our online course to address weaker skills
  • Revisiting the official Barnet Town driving test routes before retesting

The Barnet Town driving test centre offers a great mix of road types to refine your practical skills.

Key facts

Location

Raydean House, 15 Western Parade, Barnet, London EN5 1AD


Facilities

Toilets, wheelchair access, limited parking


Training Support

JNDS Online Driving Course available


Stays Nearby

Premier Inn Edgware, Travelodge Finchley


Waiting Time

15 weeks


Tests

Car (Manual & Automatic)


Practice Areas

Barnet Hill, Whetstone High Road, A1000


Tip

Focus on dual carriageways and one-way systems


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