Leeds driving test
Leeds has three car test centres: Horsforth in the north-west, Colton Mill in the east and Fearnville in the north-east. All three sit close to the A6120 Outer Ring Road, so a Leeds test usually means at least one of its big roundabouts and a stretch of dual carriageway, then a run back through residential streets.
- 51.8%🏆 Leeds (Colton Mill)
- 8.4 wks⏱ Leeds (Colton Mill)
- 2.1 ptsbest to worst
Driving test centres in and around Leeds
- 1Leeds (Colton Mill)Leeds · LS15 9JN51.8%Wait 8.4 wks
- 2Leeds (Fearnville)Leeds · LS9 6NL51.8%Wait 9.6 wks
- 3HorsforthLeeds · LS18 5NY49.7%Wait 10.7 wks
Leeds roads to know before your test
🛣 A6120 Outer Ring Road
Links all three centres. Dual carriageway sections, many roundabouts and junctions where the lanes split late.
🛣 Horsforth roundabout
Where the ring road meets the A65 near the Horsforth centre. Several lanes, traffic lights and heavy queues at peak times.
🛣 A63 and A64 east of the city
Fast roads near Colton Mill and Fearnville with slip roads and changes of speed limit.
🛣 Bus lanes and bus gates
Leeds uses short bus-only sections. Read the sign and the road markings before you commit to a lane.
Local tips for a Leeds test
- The ring road changes between single and dual carriageway. Watch the signs for where the national limit starts and ends.
- Leeds is hilly in places. Expect a hill start, and use the handbrake when you stop on a slope in traffic.
- Colton Mill and Fearnville usually have shorter waits than Horsforth. Compare before booking.
Practise what Leeds throws at you
Leeds driving test FAQ
What is the driving test pass rate in Leeds?
50.7% across the 3 test centres in and around Leeds in 2025/26, weighted by the number of tests each one conducts. The Great Britain average is 50%.
Which test centre near Leeds has the highest pass rate?
Leeds (Colton Mill), at 51.8%. The lowest is Horsforth at 49.7%, a gap of 2.1 points.
Which test centre near Leeds has the shortest wait?
Leeds (Colton Mill). Candidates tested there in August 2026 had booked a median of 8.4 weeks earlier.
Can I practise the Leeds driving test routes?
Yes. PassRank has 15 practice routes around 3 test centres serving Leeds 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.
How many driving test centres are in Leeds?
Three: Horsforth, Leeds (Colton Mill) and Leeds (Fearnville). Harrogate, Wakefield and Bradford are the nearest outside the city.
Does the Leeds test go on the ring road?
Often. All three centres are close to the A6120 Outer Ring Road, and the dual carriageway and roundabouts on it are a natural part of the independent driving section.
Is there a Clean Air Zone charge in Leeds?
No. Leeds cancelled its planned charging zone, and private cars have never been charged to drive in the city.
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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.