Nottingham driving test
Nottingham has two car test centres: Nottingham Chilwell and Nottingham Colwick. Together they passed 47.7% of the 24,565 car tests they ran in 2025/26, 2.3 points below the GB average of 50%. Nottingham Chilwell passed the most at 49.9%, Nottingham Colwick the fewest at 46.4%. Our 10 practice routes from these centres average 14.3 km with 6.1 roundabouts each, more than the 4.3 on a typical route elsewhere in Great Britain.
- 49.9%🏆 Nottingham (Chilwell)
- 7.7 wks⏱ Nottingham (Chilwell)
- 3.5 ptsbest to worst
Driving test centres in and around Nottingham
- 1Nottingham (Chilwell)Beeston · NG9 6DZ49.9%Wait 7.7 wks
- 2Nottingham (Colwick )Nottingham · NG4 2JU46.4%Wait 8.3 wks
Nottingham roads to know before your test
🛣 Nottingham Road
On five practice routes from Nottingham Chilwell. You join it 15 times across those loops.
🛣 Private Road No. 3
On five practice routes from Nottingham Colwick. You join it 10 times across those loops, 5 times from a roundabout.
🛣 Colwick Loop Road
On five practice routes from Nottingham Colwick. You join it 9 times across those loops.
🛣 Private Road No. 5
On five practice routes from Nottingham Colwick. You join it 5 times across those loops.
🛣 Daleside Road
On four practice routes from Nottingham Colwick. You join it 16 times across those loops, 16 times from a roundabout.
🛣 Barratt Lane
On four practice routes from Nottingham Chilwell. You join it 7 times across those loops.
Local tips for a Nottingham test
- Roundabouts come up more here than on most tests: 6.1 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 3% 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).
- Nottingham Road is on more of our Nottingham 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 Nottingham throws at you
Nottingham driving test FAQ
What is the driving test pass rate in Nottingham?
47.7% across the 2 test centres in and around Nottingham in 2025/26, weighted by the number of tests each one conducts. The Great Britain average is 50%.
Which test centre near Nottingham has the highest pass rate?
Nottingham (Chilwell), at 49.9%. The lowest is Nottingham (Colwick ) at 46.4%, a gap of 3.5 points.
Which test centre near Nottingham has the shortest wait?
Nottingham (Chilwell). Candidates tested there in August 2026 had booked a median of 7.7 weeks earlier.
Can I practise the Nottingham driving test routes?
Yes. PassRank has 10 practice routes around 2 test centres serving Nottingham 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 Nottingham?
Nottingham Chilwell (NG9 6DZ) and Nottingham Colwick (NG4 2JU). You book through GOV.UK and can choose any centre in Great Britain.
How many roundabouts are on Nottingham driving test routes?
Our 10 practice routes around Nottingham include 61 roundabouts, 6.1 per route on average, and 2 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 Nottingham test centres?
On our practice routes: Nottingham Road (five routes), Private Road No. 3 (five routes) and Colwick Loop Road (five routes). They are generated from the road network around each centre.
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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.