Derby driving test
Derby has one car test centre of its own, Derby, and one more within a short drive: Nottingham Chilwell. Together they passed 50.8% of the 17,501 car tests they ran in 2025/26, level with the GB average of 50%. The centres sit within 1.9 points of each other, so the date matters more than the choice of centre. Our 10 practice routes from these centres average 9.4 km with 7.1 roundabouts each, more than the 4.3 on a typical route elsewhere in Great Britain.
- 51.8%🏆 Derby (Alvaston)
- 7.4 wks⏱ Derby (Alvaston)
- 1.9 ptsbest to worst
Driving test centres in and around Derby
- 1Derby (Alvaston)Derby · DE21 7AY51.8%Wait 7.4 wks
- 2Nottingham (Chilwell)Beeston · NG9 6DZ49.9%Wait 7.7 wks
Derby roads to know before your test
🛣 Raynesway
On five practice routes from Derby. You join it 24 times across those loops, 23 times from a roundabout.
🛣 Nottingham Road
On five practice routes from Nottingham Chilwell. You join it 15 times across those loops.
🛣 Shardlow Road
On four practice routes from Derby. You join it 8 times across those loops, 5 times from a roundabout.
🛣 London Road
On four practice routes from Derby. You join it 7 times across those loops, 3 times from a roundabout.
🛣 Barratt Lane
On four practice routes from Nottingham Chilwell. You join it 7 times across those loops.
🛣 Attenborough Lane
On four practice routes from Nottingham Chilwell. You join it 6 times across those loops.
Local tips for a Derby test
- Roundabouts come up more here than on most tests: 7.1 per route against 4.3 nationally. Lane choice and signalling on exit should feel automatic before test day.
- Most roundabout exits here are the first or second; only 13% are the third or later. Signal left on approach for the first exit, give no signal for straight ahead, and signal left after the exit before yours (Highway Code rule 186).
- Raynesway is on more of our Derby routes than any other road. Drive it before test day, in both directions if you can, so its junctions and limits are familiar.
Practise what Derby throws at you
Derby driving test FAQ
What is the driving test pass rate in Derby?
50.8% across the 2 test centres in and around Derby in 2025/26, weighted by the number of tests each one conducts. The Great Britain average is 50%.
Which test centre near Derby has the highest pass rate?
Derby (Alvaston), at 51.8%. The lowest is Nottingham (Chilwell) at 49.9%, a gap of 1.9 points.
Which test centre near Derby has the shortest wait?
Derby (Alvaston). Candidates tested there in August 2026 had booked a median of 7.4 weeks earlier.
Can I practise the Derby driving test routes?
Yes. PassRank has 10 practice routes around 2 test centres serving Derby that you can drive in 3D on your phone or computer. They are generated from the roads near each centre, not DVSA's own routes, which DVSA does not publish.
Where can I take my driving test near Derby?
Derby (DE21 7AY) and Nottingham Chilwell (NG9 6DZ). You book through GOV.UK and can choose any centre in Great Britain.
How many roundabouts are on Derby driving test routes?
Our 10 practice routes around Derby include 71 roundabouts, 7.1 per route on average, and 9 of them ask for the third exit or later. DVSA does not publish its own routes, so treat these as the kind of roads you will meet rather than the exact test.
Which roads come up most around Derby test centres?
On our practice routes: Raynesway (five routes), Nottingham Road (five routes) and Shardlow Road (four routes). They are generated from the road network around each centre.
Get ready for test day
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Pass rates are DVSA figures for 2025/26; waits are for August 2026. Practice routes are generated from the road network around each centre. DVSA does not publish test routes, and your examiner may take a different one.