Morden (London) Practical Driving Test Centre

Centre details

Address

10 Tudor Drive, Morden, SM4 4PE

Run by

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)

Official website

View official office page

Tests available

Practical test · Official requirements

Morden driving test centre guide

Morden driving test centre is at 10 Tudor Drive, Morden, SM4 4PE and is operated by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). This guide is for learner drivers, driving instructors, and test candidates preparing for a practical driving test at Morden. It covers booking, what to bring, the standard DVSA test format, independent driving, and road types to practise. The official centre record does not publish Morden-specific opening hours, contact details, parking, facilities, routes, or a difficulty rating, so this guide does not fill those gaps with third-party claims.

DVSA driving test preparation in pictures

These official Ready to Pass? campaign images show general lesson and mock-test preparation. They are not photographs of Morden Driving Test Centre or evidence of a particular Morden test route.

Before test day

Book a practical driving test at Morden London

Book or manage your own driving test through the official GOV.UK service. GOV.UK says online booking is faster, but DVSA also publishes telephone and email booking support, so the test is not online-only. Bring your physical UK driving licence, your theory test pass certificate if you have it, and a suitable car. Recheck the appointment time, 10 Tudor Drive, and any reporting instructions before travelling.

The official centre record does not publish Morden-specific parking or a fixed arrival time. Do not assume you can park at the centre, on Tudor Drive, or on a nearby street; follow current signs and your booking confirmation.

Learner drivers: Morden London driving test centre practice plan

Learner drivers should not try to drive a published Morden test route because DVSA does not publish one. Instead, ask driving instructors to build each practice drive around transferable skills. Vary the road, direction, and traffic level so test candidates learn to make safe decisions rather than memorising a route.

Urban control

Practise safe clearance, meeting traffic, changing speed limits, and choosing places to pull up on a varied mix of residential and busier urban roads.

Junction observations

Vary your approach to open and closed junctions, mini-roundabouts, larger roundabouts, and one-way systems so observations become a habit rather than a memorised sequence.

Following signs independently

Work on reading signs early, choosing the correct lane, and continuing safely if you miss a turn. A wrong direction is not itself a driving fault.

Higher-speed roads

Include dual carriageways where appropriate, with safe joining, effective observations, steady lane discipline, and early adjustment as speed limits change.

What happens during the Morden driving test

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

Morden driving test routes and independent driving

DVSA does not publish real Morden test routes or centre-specific mistake hotspots. Claims about Canterbury Road, Green Lane, the A217, the A3, particular one-way systems, roundabouts, crossroads, or hill-start locations are not verified route advice. During independent driving, candidates follow a sat nav, traffic signs, or both for 20 to 35 minutes. A wrong turn is not itself a fault if you continue safely.

Start searching and final Morden test check

• 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 15,770 car driving tests at Morden (London) in 2025/26, of which 8,036 passed — a 51.0% pass rate, 1 points above the 50.0% national average. That is 190th of 317 car test centres in Great Britain. The rate is 2.2 points higher than the 48.8% recorded in 2024/25.

Among the 5 nearest driving test centres with published figures, Tolworth (London) has the highest pass rate at 53.6% and Mitcham (London) the lowest at 47.0%. 3 of those 5 pass more candidates than Morden (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 14.6 weeks for a car driving test at Morden (London), 6.5 weeks shorter than a year earlier. 280 of 5,575 appointment slots in the current booking window are still open. Figures are for June 2026.

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

Where you take the theory test

Morden (London) does not run that test. The nearest theory test centre is Morden, 1.4 miles away.

Other theory test centres nearby

• Croydon5.1 miles away
• Southwark8.7 miles away
• Bethnal Green12.1 miles away

Nearest alternative practical test centres

The closest is Mitcham (London), 3.3 miles from Morden (London); the furthest listed here is 11.2 miles. 4 of the 6 are within 10 miles.

• Mitcham (London)3.3 miles away47.0% pass rate · 13.1 wk wait
• Tolworth (London)3.5 miles away53.6% pass rate · 13.4 wk wait
• Isleworth (Fleming Way)7.7 miles away50.4% pass rate · 20.0 wk wait
• West Wickham (London)8.7 miles away51.6% pass rate · 7.7 wk wait
• Bromley (London)10.3 miles away52.9% pass rate · 14.4 wk wait
• Ashford (London Middlesex)11.2 miles away

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

Common questions about this centre

What is the pass rate at Morden (London)?

DVSA figures show 51.0% of car driving tests taken at Morden (London) were passed — 8,036 passes from 15,770 tests. That is 1 percentage point above the 50.0% national average, ranking it 190th of 317 car test centres in Great Britain, and 2.2 points higher than 48.8% in 2024/25.

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

DVSA reports a median wait of 14.6 weeks, compared with 21.1 weeks a year earlier. 280 of 5,575 appointment slots in the current booking window remain open.

How should learner drivers prepare for Morden driving test centre?

Build a varied lesson plan rather than learning a route. Drive on roads suitable for your experience, practise driving independently, and ask your instructor to explain any repeated observation or control fault. The aim is to reach the driving test centre ready to respond safely to unfamiliar conditions.

How do I check Morden driving test centre opening hours?

The official centre record does not provide a weekly Morden timetable. Use your booking confirmation and the official GOV.UK service for current appointment and arrival information instead of relying on an undated Monday-to-Friday schedule.

Does Morden driving test centre have candidate parking?

The official centre record does not publish candidate-parking information. Do not assume parking is available at the centre, on Tudor Drive, or on nearby streets. Check your booking confirmation, follow current signs, and allow for normal travel disruption.

How do I contact Morden driving test centre?

The official centre record does not provide a direct telephone number or email address for Morden. Use the central DVSA booking-support telephone number or email published on the GOV.UK booking page.

What facilities does Morden driving test centre have?

The official centre record does not publish Morden-specific facilities or accessibility notes. Contact DVSA through the official booking-support channels before the appointment if you need an adjustment or facility confirmed.

Is Morden's pass rate between 48.8% and 67.4%?

No current official Morden range supports that wording. The dated DVSA figures on this page record a 51.0% pass rate in 2025/26, compared with 48.8% in the previous reporting year. The 67.4% figure is not used because it is not supported by the official centre series.

Is Morden harder than Liverpool Speke driving test centre?

A partial April-to-December 2022 Speke figure is not a fair comparison with a full Morden reporting year. Compare centres using the same current DVSA reporting period; this guide does not label Morden demanding or challenging from anecdotal reputation.

Does missing a road marking mean an instant driving-test failure?

Not automatically. GOV.UK classifies faults by their effect: dangerous faults involve actual danger, serious faults are potentially dangerous, and repeated driving faults can become serious. Examiners assess what happened rather than applying an automatic result to every road-marking mistake.

Does DVSA publish the Morden driving test routes?

No. DVSA does not publish routes used for real driving tests at Morden 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 Morden 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 Morden 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 Morden (London)?

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

Who runs Morden (London)?

Morden (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 Morden (London)?

Morden (London) does not run the theory test. The nearest theory test centre is Morden, 1.4 miles away.

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

The closest are Mitcham (London) (3.3 miles), Tolworth (London) (3.5 miles), Isleworth (Fleming Way) (7.7 miles). 6 of the 6 nearest are within 25 miles.