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Exeter Driving Test Centre and Driving Test Routes Guide

Exeter driving test centre

Exeter Driving Test Centre

Learn all about the Exeter driving test centre in my full review, such as where to have excellent Exeter driving lessons and how to advance your driving test date.

You will also have a button below that provides instant access to the complete list of official Exeter driving test routes.

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Exeter Driving Test Centre Location and Accommodation

Address:

  • Thoverton Road
  • Marsh Barton
  • Devon
  • EX2 8FS
  • 0300 200 1122

If you are travelling to Exeter to take your test you will want the cheapest accommodation to make your journey stress-free, giving you the best chance of passing your driving test.

Test Centre Facts

  • 3.4 out of 5 stars with 56 reviews as of today's post
  • Test centre pass rate currently stands at 46.06%
  • Test waiting times 2022-23 = 22 weeks

Test Centre Facilities

When visiting the test centre, you will find several facilities designed to make your experience more comfortable. These include:

  • Men’s restrooms
  • Accessible restrooms for individuals with disabilities

These conveniences ensure that all applicants can feel at ease while waiting for their tests.

Available Driving Tests

The centre conducts a variety of driving tests. Specifically, it offers:

  • Car (B) licence 11 driving test routes
  • Motorcycle tests
  • ADI Part 2
  • Extended driving tests

Using the app I use, you can Again access to these routes, which can aid in your preparation and help you become familiar with the area.

LEARN YOUR TEST ROUTES HERE

If you're facing long wait times to book your driving test at Exeter driving test centre,  you can use the app I use to schedule your test within a few weeks or even days. Read about my experience with a student, where we managed to secure a test for the following week, saving her from waiting months to get her driving licence.

Exeter Driving Test Routes:

Notable Routes and Areas

When negotiating your Exeter driving test route you may head towards Exminister, along the route you may see signs for Matford or Sowton. If you are familiar with the area you may see shops you know like Mandarin Stone, The Tile Show room or even Devon contract waste.

The roads you may follow are

  • A30
  • A379
  • B3123

Being aware of these routes and locations will enhance your confidence during the examination.

Booking Your Driving Test

If you’re struggling with long wait times for your driving test, there are alternatives available. Nearby test centres might provide earlier dates, and choosing Exeter can be more cost-effective compared to traditional driving lessons.

The nearest alternative centres include:

  • Plymouth
  • Newton Abbot
  • Taunton

All of these options are located within a 20-mile radius.

What to Expect on Test Day

Upon arrival, you will meet a Exeter driving examiner who will guide you through the initial process. The first step involves a number plate eyesight test conducted from a distance of 20.5 metres. Remember to arrive no earlier than ten minutes before your scheduled test time. Once you pass the eyesight check, you’ll comfortably move into the vehicle. Your driving examiner will ask you to demonstrate knowledge about the car's features and may ask a "tell-me" question.

It’s a good opportunity to show your familiarity with the vehicle. Your driving test will last approximately 40 minutes, during which you will navigate the Exeter area independently which will last around 20 minutes. The test not only assesses your driving skills but may also include a specific manoeuvre, and possibly the emergency stop. Test examiners at Exeter have the discretion to stop the test if necessary. By enrolling in driving lessons, and our online driving course you’ll build the necessary skills and confidence and knowledge to pass on your first attempt.

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