Stoke-on-Trent driving test
Stoke-on-Trent has two car test centres: Stoke on Trent Newcastle under Lyme and Stoke on Trent Cobridge. Together they passed 41% of the 15,059 car tests they ran in 2025/26, 9 points below the GB average of 50%. The centres sit within 1 point of each other, so the date matters more than the choice of centre. Our 10 practice routes from these centres average 10.5 km with 5.4 roundabouts each, more than the 4.3 on a typical route elsewhere in Great Britain.
- 41.6%🏆 Stoke on Trent (Newcastle under Lyme)
- 10.4 wks⏱ Stoke on Trent (Cobridge)
- 1 ptsbest to worst
Driving test centres in and around Stoke-on-Trent
- 1Stoke on Trent (Newcastle under Lyme)Stoke-On-Trent · ST4 6PQ41.6%Wait 17.6 wks
- 2Stoke on Trent (Cobridge)Stoke-On-Trent · ST6 2HE40.6%Wait 10.4 wks
Stoke-on-Trent roads to know before your test
🛣 Waterloo Road
On five practice routes from Stoke on Trent Cobridge. You join it 7 times across those loops.
🛣 Lyme Drive
On five practice routes from Stoke on Trent Newcastle under Lyme. You join it 5 times across those loops.
🛣 Nile Street
On five practice routes from Stoke on Trent Cobridge. You join it 5 times across those loops.
🛣 Newcastle Road
On four practice routes from Stoke on Trent Newcastle under Lyme. You join it 7 times across those loops, once from a roundabout.
🛣 Clayton Road
On four practice routes from Stoke on Trent Newcastle under Lyme. You join it 6 times across those loops, 4 times from a roundabout.
🛣 Hanley Road
On four practice routes from Stoke on Trent Cobridge. You join it 4 times across those loops, once from a roundabout.
Local tips for a Stoke-on-Trent test
- Roundabouts come up more here than on most tests: 5.4 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 24% 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).
- Right turns outnumber left turns 84 to 72 on these routes. Hold your position just left of the centre line and only go when you are sure of the gap; cutting the corner and hesitating are both marked.
- If you need a date soon, Stoke on Trent Cobridge had the shortest wait in August 2026: 10.4 weeks against a median of 14 across these centres. You can book any centre, not only your nearest.
- Waterloo Road is on more of our Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent throws at you
Stoke-on-Trent driving test FAQ
What is the driving test pass rate in Stoke-on-Trent?
41% across the 2 test centres in and around Stoke-on-Trent in 2025/26, weighted by the number of tests each one conducts. The Great Britain average is 50%.
Which test centre near Stoke-on-Trent has the highest pass rate?
Stoke on Trent (Newcastle under Lyme), at 41.6%. The lowest is Stoke on Trent (Cobridge) at 40.6%, a gap of 1 points.
Which test centre near Stoke-on-Trent has the shortest wait?
Stoke on Trent (Cobridge). Candidates tested there in August 2026 had booked a median of 10.4 weeks earlier.
Can I practise the Stoke-on-Trent driving test routes?
Yes. PassRank has 10 practice routes around 2 test centres serving Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent?
Stoke on Trent Newcastle under Lyme (ST4 6PQ) and Stoke on Trent Cobridge (ST6 2HE). You book through GOV.UK and can choose any centre in Great Britain.
How many roundabouts are on Stoke-on-Trent driving test routes?
Our 10 practice routes around Stoke-on-Trent include 54 roundabouts, 5.4 per route on average, and 13 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 Stoke-on-Trent test centres?
On our practice routes: Waterloo Road (five routes), Lyme Drive (five routes) and Nile Street (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.