Cornwall driving test centres

In Cornwall, you can find several driving test centers to take your final step toward earning your new licence.

To help you get acquainted with these centres, we’ve put together detailed guides for each practical test centres in Cornwall.

In our guides, you’ll find:

• Contact info & directions
• Parking availability
• Driving test routes
• Test pass rates
• Other nearby centres
• Test booking options and much more.

At Drivings.com, you can also take driving lessons and use our test cancellation finder service to streamline your journey. (More about them below) 

How to choose the best driving test centre?

It’s a fact. Choosing the right test centre is an essential step toward becoming a licensed driver.

And not surprisingly, each Cornwall practical test centre presents its own fair amount of challenging road types and traffic conditions.

Regardless of the choice, you need to be ready to tackle complex junctions and roundabouts to narrow residential streets.

By practicing the test route of your center, you’ll know the area like the back of your hand by the time your test day arrives.

Pass rates for Cornwall practical test centres

Pass rates are another significant factor for learners when it comes to choosing a test centre for the big day.

To put it more accurately, pass rates indicate how other candidates performed on their tests in previous years. The DVSA publishes pass rates for each city and area to provide a look at the overall performance.

For example, the pass rate for the national average in the UK stands at 48%. Of course, this rate varies quite a bit across different parts of Cornwall.

According to DVSA data, practical test centres in Cornwall with the highest test pass rates are:

• Camborne - 43.3%

• Launceston - 41.2%

• Bodmin - 39.9%

These rates also drastically fluctuate over years, meaning they obviously are not certain proof of passing or failing for learners.

Most importantly, remember that your test success goes hand-in-hand with solid preparation and your performance on test day.

With that in mind, let’s take a closer look at how you can learn to drive with experts.

Take driving lessons at Cornwall test centres

If you are looking to take driving lessons to feel fully prepared for your test, you’ve come to the right place.

At Drivings.com, you can easily book driving lessons in Cornwall to learn driving from our

5-star instructors.

It all works so simple:

• Choose the Cornwall test centre where you’d like to take your test

• Select your available dates and times 

• Start your learning journey with expert instructors

During your lessons, you’ll get a chance to practice around your test centre and receive valuable feedback from our friendly and encouraging instructors.

In addition, our instructors will give advice on your weaker points, and let you know about tricky spots, allowing you to master all the rules of the road.

It's also a good idea to prepare for your test by practicing the test routes with your instructor.

How do you do that?

You can gain access to driving test routes for each Cornwall centre and use our route maps to navigate through your centre. This way, you can get acquainted with the area quickly and increase your chances of passing.

It gets better:

Our home pickup service and safety features provide all convenience and protection throughout your driving lesson journey.

What to expect during your practical driving test?

Although it may sound a bit daunting, you are just one step closer to getting your hand on that shiny licence on test day. But no worries, we’ve all been there.

First things first. Make sure you have your provisional licence in your pocket before leaving home. Also, try to arrive at the centre at least 10 minutes early.

• An eyesight test to check your ability to read a number plate from a distance of 20 metres
• Two “show me, tell me” questions on vehicle safety and maintenance
• A 20-minute general driving under the guidance of your examiner. Plus, you'll need to perform one of the manoeuvres like parallel parking, bay parking, or pulling up on the right.
• A 20-minute independent driving, during which you’ll either follow sat nav directions or sign posts to reach a clear destination.

Once you get back to the centre, you’ll be told by the examiner whether you’ve passed or failed. Regardless of outcome, the examiner will give you a feedback sheet that will detail any faults you made.

In case you pass, you’ll get a test pass certificate and a chance to send off for your new licence straight away.

Note: If you haven’t completed the theory test yet, head over to our Theory Test Centres page to find information about all centres in the UK.

Book your driving test in Cornwall

Trust us when we say you’re not alone in finding an early test date that suits your schedule.

Luckily, there is a solution:

We find driving test cancellations across Cornwall and all UK to secure a driving test slot for you without the long wait.

Our test cancellation finder keeps you constantly notified about suitable slots, or even better, automatically snap up your slot as soon as it becomes available.

You provide your location and time preferences. We come up with an earlier driving test date, saving you valuable time and all the hassles of booking.

If you are eagerly awaiting your driving test and want to take it much sooner, our service is here to take the stress out of the process.

Join thousands of successful learner drivers and book your driving test in Cornwall today with flexible pricing plans!