What is the pass rate at Bromley (London)?

DVSA figures show 52.9% of car driving tests taken at Bromley (London) were passed — 6,997 passes from 13,228 tests. That is 2.9 percentage points above the 50.0% national average, ranking it 143rd of 317 car test centres in Great Britain, and 1.2 points higher than 51.7% in 2024/25.

How long is the wait for a driving test at Bromley (London)?

DVSA reports a median wait of 14.4 weeks, compared with 11.3 weeks a year earlier. 19 of 3,285 appointment slots in the current booking window remain open.

Where do I park for Bromley driving test centre?

Local centre information directs candidates to enter the car park from Brindley Way rather than the narrow passage between the shops. Parking is reported as limited, so check the current signs and allow time before your appointment.

Does DVSA publish the Bromley driving test routes?

No. DVSA does not publish routes used for real driving tests at Bromley or any other test centre. Practise a varied mix of suitable roads and junctions rather than memorising an unofficial route.

How long does the car driving test at Bromley take?

GOV.UK says you drive for around 35 minutes. The test also includes an eyesight check, two vehicle-safety questions, independent driving, and one reversing exercise.

What should I bring to my Bromley driving test?

Bring your UK driving licence, your theory test pass certificate if you have it, and a suitable car. If you use your own car, it must meet the DVSA rules for driving tests.

What tests can I take at Bromley (London)?

You can take practical driving tests at Bromley (London).

Who runs Bromley (London)?

Bromley (London) is run by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). DVSA publishes the pass-rate and waiting-time figures shown on this page.

Where do I take the theory test if I use Bromley (London)?

Bromley (London) does not run the theory test. The nearest theory test centre is Sidcup, 4.2 miles away.

Which other practical test centres are near Bromley (London)?

The closest are West Wickham (London) (3.5 miles), Sidcup (London) (4.4 miles), Belvedere (London) (6.8 miles). 6 of the 6 nearest are within 25 miles.

Bromley (London) Practical Driving Test Centre

Listed as active

Information checked 13 July 2026

Need the details for bromley driving test centre? You will find the confirmed address, test types and official booking links below, together with the hours we have on record and the nearest alternatives.

Bromley Driving Test Centre details

Address: 121-123 Burnt Ash Lane, BROMLEY, BR1 5AB
Run by: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
Official website: View official office page

Before you travel

Listed in the official practical test-centre dataset at the snapshot time. This directory status is not real-time opening-hours confirmation. Check the official office page for same-day changes before travelling.

Tests available

Practical test

Available here

You can take your practical test at this location.

Test types: car

Practical test · Official requirements

Bromley driving test centre guide

Bromley combines a tight residential setting with busy urban roads. Prepare for the decisions those conditions demand—safe clearance, junction observations, lane choice, and changing speed limits—instead of trying to memorise an unofficial route.

Before test day

Arriving and parking

The centre is at 121–123 Burnt Ash Lane, BR1 5AB. Local centre information directs candidates to enter the car park from Brindley Way rather than using the narrow passage between the shops. Parking is reported as limited, so allow time to follow the signs and settle before your appointment.

Check the approach and current signs before test day. Access and parking arrangements can change.

View Brindley Way map

Useful skills and road types to practise

Treat these as preparation themes, not published test routes. Change the direction, timing, and traffic conditions with your instructor so you practise reading the road.

Burnt Ash Lane and the centre exit

Rehearse emerging safely, checking for pedestrians and buses, judging gaps at mini-roundabouts, and leaving enough clearance around parked vehicles.

Plaistow and Sundridge Park

Use residential roads around Plaistow Lane and Sundridge Avenue to practise meeting oncoming traffic, closed junctions, speed changes, and choosing safe places to pull up.

Bromley town centre and the A21

Work on lane choice before multi-lane junctions, one-way streets, roundabouts, busy pedestrian areas, and following signs without making a late change of direction.

A-road and dual-carriageway driving

Include a higher-speed road so acceleration, joining, lane discipline, and returning to a lower limit feel routine. The car test can use dual carriageways, but not motorways.

What happens on the day

01
Eyesight and safety question
Read a number plate from 20 metres away (or 20.5 metres for an old-style plate), then answer a “tell me” vehicle-safety question before driving.
02
Around 35 minutes of driving
GOV.UK says the driving portion lasts around 35 minutes. You drive in varied road and traffic conditions while the examiner assesses observation, control, and safe decisions.
03
Independent driving
Follow a sat nav, traffic signs, or both for 20 to 35 minutes. A wrong turn is not a fault if you continue safely.
04
Reversing and vehicle safety
Complete one reversing exercise and answer a “show me” question while driving. You might also be asked for an emergency stop.

Routes change. Good decisions travel.

DVSA does not publish real driving-test routes. If you take a wrong turn during independent driving, the examiner helps you get back on route; the turn itself is not marked as a fault. Use local practice to build adaptable habits, not to learn a script.

Test-day checklist

Bring your physical UK driving licence and your theory test pass certificate if you have it.
Use a suitable car—most learners use their instructor’s—and check the DVSA rules if you bring your own.
Recheck the appointment time, published address, route to the centre, and any instructions in your confirmation.
Allow for normal travel disruption while following any centre-specific arrival time in your booking confirmation.

Official guidance: what happens during the car test, what to take to a car test, book or manage a practical test and driving-test faults and results. Always recheck the official requirements before the appointment.

Pass rate at this centre

DVSA recorded 13,228 car driving tests at Bromley (London) in 2025/26, of which 6,997 passed — a 52.9% pass rate, 2.9 points above the 50.0% national average. That is 143rd of 317 car test centres in Great Britain. The rate is 1.2 points higher than the 51.7% recorded in 2024/25.

Pass rate

52.9%

+2.9vs national

Tests conducted

13,228

Tests passed

6,997

National rank

143rd

of 317

Among the 6 nearest driving test centres with published figures, Sidcup (London) has the highest pass rate at 58.7% and Belvedere (London) the lowest at 40.5%. 1 of those 6 passes more candidates than Bromley (London).

Source: DVSA table DRT122A, financial year 2025/26 and 2024/25. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Waiting time and appointment availability

DVSA reports a median wait of 14.4 weeks for a car driving test at Bromley (London), 3.1 weeks longer than a year earlier. 19 of 3,285 appointment slots in the current booking window are still open. Figures are for June 2026.

Median wait

14.4 wks

+3.1 wksvs last year

Slots still open

0.6% of capacity

Booked slots

3,266

First availability

24 wks

until 10% free

12-month waiting-time trend

July 2025 to June 2026

Median wait in weeks

Latest: 14.4 wks
Peak: 23.4 wks
Lowest: 9.7 wks

Ranged from 9.7 to 23.4 weeks over the period. Each point is the DVSA-published monthly median, not a live appointment quote.

The longest wait for a driving test at Bromley (London) in this period was 23.4 weeks in February 2026, and the shortest was 9.7 weeks in May 2026. DVSA measures this as the median wait across appointments booked at the test centre, so it moves as examiner capacity and demand change.

Source: DVSA table DRT122F, published 2026-07-08.

Where you take the theory test

Bromley (London) does not run that test. The nearest theory test centre is Sidcup, 4.2 miles away.

Sidcup

4.2 miles away

Other theory test centres nearby

Nearest alternative practical test centres

The closest is West Wickham (London), 3.5 miles from Bromley (London); the furthest listed here is 10.3 miles. 5 of the 6 are within 10 miles.

Distances are straight-line from each centre’s published coordinates.

Common questions about this centre

What is the pass rate at Bromley (London)?: DVSA figures show 52.9% of car driving tests taken at Bromley (London) were passed — 6,997 passes from 13,228 tests. That is 2.9 percentage points above the 50.0% national average, ranking it 143rd of 317 car test centres in Great Britain, and 1.2 points higher than 51.7% in 2024/25.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Bromley (London)?: DVSA reports a median wait of 14.4 weeks, compared with 11.3 weeks a year earlier. 19 of 3,285 appointment slots in the current booking window remain open.
Where do I park for Bromley driving test centre?: Local centre information directs candidates to enter the car park from Brindley Way rather than the narrow passage between the shops. Parking is reported as limited, so check the current signs and allow time before your appointment.
Does DVSA publish the Bromley driving test routes?: No. DVSA does not publish routes used for real driving tests at Bromley or any other test centre. Practise a varied mix of suitable roads and junctions rather than memorising an unofficial route.
How long does the car driving test at Bromley take?: GOV.UK says you drive for around 35 minutes. The test also includes an eyesight check, two vehicle-safety questions, independent driving, and one reversing exercise.
What should I bring to my Bromley driving test?: Bring your UK driving licence, your theory test pass certificate if you have it, and a suitable car. If you use your own car, it must meet the DVSA rules for driving tests.
What tests can I take at Bromley (London)?: You can take practical driving tests at Bromley (London).
Who runs Bromley (London)?: Bromley (London) is run by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). DVSA publishes the pass-rate and waiting-time figures shown on this page.
Where do I take the theory test if I use Bromley (London)?: Bromley (London) does not run the theory test. The nearest theory test centre is Sidcup, 4.2 miles away.
Which other practical test centres are near Bromley (London)?: The closest are West Wickham (London) (3.5 miles), Sidcup (London) (4.4 miles), Belvedere (London) (6.8 miles). 6 of the 6 nearest are within 25 miles.