Basildon Driving Test Centre
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TEST CENTRE CONTACT DETAILS
Practical Driving Test Centre Address
Paycocke Road
Basildon
Essex
SS14 3JS
Test Centre Details: Car parking and a disabled parking bay is available at Basildon MPTC Driving Test Centre for test candidates and a ramp for access to test centre for wheelchair users. Male and female toilets available.
Test Centre Provides Tests For: Car, Taxi, Motorcycle Module 1 and Motorcycle Module 2
THE DRIVING TEST IN Basildon
Basildon Driving Test Centre is situated around a mixture of busy town roads and rural roads. Excellent driving skills will be required for small residential roads and higher speed rural roads. The Basildon driving test routes involve all traffic systems.
A thorough knowledge of roundabouts, junctions, one-way-systems and crossroads will be essential. To find out more information for the type of roads you will be taking from Basildon Driving Test Centre, visit our driving test routes section.
If your driving test centre is located in a busy area, it may be of benefit to book your driving test in between the times of 10am and 4pm.
This way you will miss out on rush hour traffic that can be problematic for learner drivers. Alternatively, some driving test centres offer test bookings on Saturdays. Driving test fees at the weekend are increased.
BOOKING A DRIVING TEST AT Basildon DRIVING TEST CENTRE
Driving tests cannot be booked through the test centres directly. To book a driving test, there are 2 options; by phone or online.
Book a driving test by phone
To book a practical driving test at the Basildon driving test centres by phone, visit the book a driving test section which contains all DVSA (previously call the DSA) practical test telephone numbers. The DVSA telephone number is an automated test booking line. A DVSA assistant can offer help via the options given.
Book your driving test online
To book your driving test online for Basildon Driving Test Centre, see the book a driving test section for all DVSA contact and online test booking information.
Rescheduling or cancelling the driving test
To gain a full refund for the driving test at Basildon, cancellations must be made at least 3 working in advance of the test date. The same conditions apply for rescheduling if you wish to change the date. The above contact details can be used for these methods.
Basildon DRIVING TEST CENTRE PASS RATES
Basildon Driving Test Centre
The driving test pass rates section contains many of the test pass rates for many of the UK practical driving test centres, possibly including Basildon Driving Test Centre.
Basildon TEST CENTRE TELEPHONE NUMBER
Basildon Driving Test Centre telephone number may be either located on this page or via the driving test centre contact numbers section. Practical tests cannot be booked via these numbers and should only be used to contact the test centre manager for any concerns or issues you may have regarding your test.
PRACTICAL DRIVING TEST CENTRE REVIEWS
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★★★☆☆
“The Test Centre is located in a fairly quiet area, semi-industrial, but here is a busy snack van parked on the main road, close to the entrance / exit to the test center, which can cause problems, and also, some of the road markings around the area are feint, or non-existant, especially down by the new waste recycling plant by the A127, which has led to confusion, and people regularly failing tests for piddling reasons. They run motorcycle tests there also. My wife has failed three times so far.. the second one was soo close to a pass.!”
- Laurie
★☆☆☆☆
“My son has taken his motorcycle test there three times, and failed all three for spurious reasons, one being the virtually non existent road markings at A127, failed for being in the wrong lane, same examiner every time (the woman) His riding is excellent as I ride with him regularly....his instructor claimed he was a first class rider and would sail through, yet this woman has failed him every time for very dubious reasons....avoid the place and book somewhere else”
- Gary
★☆☆☆☆
“Why on earth an instructor slammed on the brakes in the middle of the road this morning could of caused and accident. The young lady seemed in control and fine turning into the road. Rediculous !!!! This instructor is a dangerous driver!!! Old hag needs sacking 945am .... even the young lady could see was saying why did you do that. . I have it on camera”
- angry driver
★★★☆☆
“Failed twice with the lady 1st time said I was too close parked cars? I didn't think I was! 2nd was I stalled in slow moving traffic! I started again quickly and rode on! Said I made traffic move around me? Which I didn't see any! Dubious of Basildon now!”
- Ad
★☆☆☆☆
“Had the a test with the woman, she was fair with her testing but she does have a face like thunder and leaves you feeling very nervous not helpful to be people who suffer with test Nerves. Bike tests avoid book elsewhere.”
- Jef
★☆☆☆☆
“Had my test today with the older woman. She made it very clear she was in a bad mood before we even got in the car and pulled away!! Her mood did not improve through out the test. She even messed with the internal dials on the dashboard whilst my test was taking place, not the best thing when you are nervous anyway. She was very unprofessional and should be putting people at ease instead of making them feel anxious.”
- Twinkle
★★★★★
“Passed my test with 3 minors after failing 3X in Southend(cursed test centre) Basildon test route is great if you love roundabouts like me! Am the queen of roundabouts and on my test I went thru approximately 10 roundabouts with no hesitation!!! It was tough and some crazy people out there! But I was prepared. So my advice if you are taking test in Basildon is you must know how to tackle the roundabout both small and major. Also getting up to speed is key ! As there are lots of 40-50 mph and national speed limit roads. Examiner was very calm hardly heard him when he spoke,he didn't talk much during test only but was reassuring when he said to me "don't worry if you miss the direction I will just re route you" he told me my direction about three times before each roundabout which was nice. My instructor was amazing!!! He specialises in Basildon as he lives there and taught me the hardcore and every route and tricky place of Basildon! (Red driving school ) Get an instructor that knows the areas very well and they can take you thru tricky places so you don't get surprised! I don't even live in Basildon but within 20 hours of learning with him I knew it. Goodluck to everyone taking their test! Be safe”
- flexi
★☆☆☆☆
“Hi, I took my test on Tuesday afternoon and I got an examiner whom I think was not appropriate. For sure he failed me but I would not like to comment on his examining skills, I would like to mention his way of conducting the exam. I though he was not appropriate in giving directions, he was giving me very late directions. On approaching T junctions also I had to always ask him where to go because he will not bother to tell me before hand. On round abouts he will just say turn right or left but not the exit number which was ok on small round abouts for more exits one it was confusing. while coming back to test centre he gave me so late directions that I got a horn. And moreover on a right turn, which I asked him do I have to take which he just said yes, I did not have time to get in centre lane so directly took a right turn and he gave me a severe for that. I have got him two times and both the times I did not find him safe, on reversing round the corner there were all parked cars on right and no way for vehicles to pass when I was reversing. The first examiner I got, she was very good and nice observant lady but this man I thought was not safe for the test. I mentioned this to my instructor and he said that one of his students also mentioned that he is not appropriate in giving direction. Hope you can do something about it.”
- kale
★☆☆☆☆
“Failed for something i didn't do, examiner was rude and kept me under pressure. She didn't help when I asked her to repeat herself. Unfortunately i have no other option but to keep taking my test here as i don't know any other routes in the other test centre ares. Examiners at this centre are awful, its a shame they don't help out really as they surely can tell the pressure you are feeling.”
- Not Naming
★☆☆☆☆
“I had few test in this centre, a first examiner was very polite and professional but unfortunately I done silly mistake, after that I have experienced very rude and angry examiners, late directions given some times l had to ask, making you fell under pressure for no reason. I wish they can have little bit more training on how to behave with learners drivers and being PROFESSIONAL also patient with people who have different national background.”
- AnnI
★★★★★
“Had a driving test today with an examiner called Simon - wanted to leave a review to say how lovely he is! Made me feel so calm and at ease as I was absolutely petrified when I got to the test centre! What a lovely man - felt very lucky to have him!”
- Khia
★☆☆☆☆
“I did not pass my test three times there. Instructors are rude they make you you feel tense I found them to be not doing their job professionally many of them. Especially a man called Simon he was rude to me twice not a very nice men.”
- Fazeela
★☆☆☆☆
“Lorraine the test instructor was rude made me feel under pressure and made me fail”
- J
★☆☆☆☆
“Had Lorine today. She was very rude and failed me and gave me miners for things I did not do. If you have her I would definitely had your driving instructor in the car with you just for a back up. Extremely angry.”
- Angry
★☆☆☆☆
“The last Lorraine was rude! Not professional at all. But the centre seems to be alright!”
- Orra
★☆☆☆☆
“I would give it zero if allowed. What a terrible test centre, staff are rude, abrupt and incompetent. Lorraine's the worst examiner by far how she can call herself an examiner is beyond belief. My advice is take your test elsewhere because you will only be wasting your time and money.”
- Claire
★★★★★
“Had a driving test today with an examiner called Tony- wanted to leave a review to say how lovely he is! Made me feel so calm; that gave me confidence... Very good experience throughout the test....He is good at what he is doing...keep it up!”
- A
★☆☆☆☆
“After over 50 hours of lessons, my test was yesterday and because of a slight heavy break at the beginning of my test, I was given a serious and failed within the first 2 minutes, and for the next 38 I had only 1 minor!!!! And I failed???? My examiner MARIA, took my dashcam down at the beginning of my test, made me do a bay park before we even set of (very nerve racking), but no minors there! Then independent drive straight away too. This woman was clearly in a bad mood (as my instructor agreed), and was very harsh and actually quite rude. Be aware that if you are unfortunate enough to get this woman, she is not nice and if she feels like it, she will fail you for Anything ...rebooked at another test centre for in 5 weeks!!! Let's hope I get someone professional this time.”
- Sad driver
★☆☆☆☆
“i will rate it 0, very rude and unprofessional staff especially Richard Cape they should terminate or change all that staff there.”
- driver
★☆☆☆☆
“I have had my test 3 times here now and failed all three the First Lady called Marie she was with me on my first test and my second failed me for stupid reasons as I was only 2 mins into my test so rude and arrogant and also the third one a man called Nigel he was rude and arrogant as well failed me no sooner had I got in the car don't bother booking your test here they fail you even before you leave the test centre already make their minds up that you won't pass no stars as I don't rate this centre at all”
- Katy
★☆☆☆☆
“Was my first test today and felt very nervous. Had Lorraine who seemed quite a stern lady and made me feel like she was going to fail me from the moment we got into the car! 2 mins into the test she'd failed me for a situation I felt she'd manipulated herself”
- Upset anxious driver
★☆☆☆☆
“Managed to prove misconduct by two examiners here and receive free retests for mod1 and mod2 from dvsa. Go somewhere else!”
- Ds
★★★★☆
“I am living in Southend but I found Basildon for test more challenging. Routes are tricky, lot to do looking for which lane you need to be! Examinor was lovely lady, very professional.Loves to tick on "Undue hesitation" field. Passed and I have now been driver for 6 months! Look out for Emergency vehicles, had to deal with them on my exam, also be prepared for something unusual, as some lorry parking with side door wide open on a narrow street. Ask your instructor, in case you meet such circumstances what to do!”
- Estonian
★☆☆☆☆
“Failed me for not causing a collision at round about when another driver changed his mind on the turn off he wanted. Marie was rude and made no sense on instructions she was giving. All the staff was rude and make the students feel uncomfortable. Don't know how they have jobs still to be honest going by these reviews”
- Victoria
★★★★★
“I passed my driving test at first attempt with only 4 minors. I was bit worried when I got to know that my examiner was Lorraine, because I had read some bad reviews about her, to be honest, she was bit strict, and she didn't even talk much during the test, but she was giving me the route directions well ahead and very clearly. She is very professional, she did her job very nicely, I liked her! All the best everyone! Stay calm!”
- Nirmala Halappa
★☆☆☆☆
“Failed on the first two attempts because of course I had Lorraine and she’s a massive ***** who’ll fail you for the slightest mistake you make. On my third attempt I had Simon who’s such a g and I passed with ease and that made me realise that the examiner you have can make a difference as Simon really calmed down Tensions and made me feel at easy. But until Lorraine is fired from Basildon I’m giving it a 1 star rating”
- Jed
★★★★☆
“Finally passed my driving test. Simon was so comfortable to have in the car next to me. After having numerous test years ago. I felt he really put me at ease. He was genuinely a nice guy.”
- D
★☆☆☆☆
“My granddaughter came home from taking her second driving test at Basildon sobbing as she had failed. She had the awful Lorraine testing her. My granddaughter new before even leaving the test centre she had failed as she was driving her own car and she needed a mirror for the instructor. The awful Lorraine told my granddaughter that it is not Halfords and if she could not find one her test would be cancelled. A nice way to put you at ease before you have even left for your test. There was loose chippingd on the road and signs up saying twenty miles per hour Lorraine said these were only a guide line and my granddaughter should of gone faster why have signs up if learner drivers are meant to ignore them. This women should be dealt with as we are bring ripped off sixty poinds a time every time she fails someone”
- An
★☆☆☆☆
“From the start of the test to the end Lorraine was rude, sarcastic, and distracting my focus, I don’t not understand why someone who clearly does not like people is in a job where she has to deal with the general public, seemed to be manipulating failure and had a instant dislike to me even though I tried to be polite and make pleasant conversation, won’t take another test here purely because of chance I could have her again, waste of money and time”
- Angry learner
★☆☆☆☆
“I’ve had the same lady twice now and been failed twice, the first I took on the chin and understood it was my fault for stopping at a crossing, however the second time she was in such a faul mood, I understand they don’t require to be chatty and friendly but I found it extremely uncomfortable and she would make remarks if she believed I was going to fast when meeting traffic although I had already judged the situation and realised I had room, words such as ‘woah’ and her tutting is extremely off putting and made me feel even more nervous! Hope I don’t have her a third time!!”
- Sue
★★★★★
“I passed my test fist time today. I couldn't have done it if I didn't have Simon as my driving examiner. He definitely put me at ease by talking: it really calmed my nerves. Thank you for the great experience!”
- Nishita
★☆☆☆☆
“Had Lorraine today and she was horrible. First major I felt she manipulated, she took my steering wheel on a roundabout when I was in the right lane and failed me on that. She was constantly tutting at me and even shouted at me once. Way to make your students feel at ease, got a rebook so fingers crossed I don’t get her again”
- Angry driver
★☆☆☆☆
“Had Lorraine for test. Was very rude and made me feel uncomfortable from the second I got in the car. Definitely the reason why I failed my test.”
- Undefined
★☆☆☆☆
“Unfortunately I’ve failed three times here now, have just decided to take my test elsewhere as the pass rate is extremely low in this area. On my 1st test had a blonde lady who actually begun conversation and made me feel at ease; 2nd time I had Nigel, who was virtually silent the whole ride and didn’t seem open to conversation however was my best drive with 0 minors and 1 serious which many have said was a highly subjective reason. 3rd time had Lorraine, very rude and off-putting the minute the test begun - almost felt like I was being set up to fail especially as she did not do a good job at remaining professional, however she gave clear instructions and good feedback at the end (that’s when her kindness slightly started to show through). Would not recommend this test centre”
- R
★☆☆☆☆
“Is it possible to give less then 1 star ? I had examiner called Nigel twice now and he is the rudest person iv ever met .. my first attempt i can agree i wasnt too ready , but this time i was alright. I was in tears in my eyes on the middle of my driving test already as i knew i aint gonna pass again. He speaks with you as you are some sort of idiot or trash . He is making facial expressions without reasons . Asked me to choose a bay and park when i started to park myself he started to show his faces and putting hands up. And that was the whole test he was showing face expressions and if i asked something he just answered with some comments with that like i am some sort of idiot. I cant do that no more, its so stressful, he was giving too late directions as well .. needed to ask him all the time and rush to change lanes last second basically... worst worst place ever ... i wish i started with other test center and readead these reviews earlier then now......”
- Me
★☆☆☆☆
“Absolutely dreadful and embarrassing. I booked my driving test here on the 22nd of November 2018 and i could not believe my experience. I arrived at the test center in good time feeling ready and confident to pass this opportunity to receive my license but all i got was a very negative disgusting examiner by the name of Kevin. He was not professional in communication and towards my vehicle. I answered all questions correctly and was very polite to him but he was blind to a few things until we left the test center. Before we set off to start the test he checked over my vehicle with sharp eyes, all seemed well, he told me to relax and move off when ready, we then left the test center, not even 2 feet out of the gates of the test center he asks me to pull over to the left on the public road. He notices 2 lights on my dashboard and says these lights are a problem could you please explain them to me, one was the central locking light which does need addressing but it was not a dangerous fault! the next was a service reminder but not a MOT fault, my car has passed its MOT over these small (NOT IMPORTANT) issues. My so called examiner then explains that this test cannot go further because this car is classed as dangerous in the eyes of the DVLA. I was shocked and dazed at his remarks. Kevin then left my car in good haste, i was left on the public road unsupervised and classed as illegal because i am learner driver with insurance stating i am only legal when someone qualified is in the car with me. This is a disgrace! i drove back into the test center where my father was and he was disgusted when he heard the news. I have a right to sue this examiner, absolute disgrace. I did not even get a chance to show him my safe and confident driving ability. I would not recommend this driving test center to anyone. LOOK ELSEWHERE!”
- Sir Alfie George Sleet
★☆☆☆☆
“Had Lorraine for my first test today, was constantly tutting and huffing at me and failed me on the A127 as I slowed because people ran out in front of me! Fuming the woman was rude from the moment I got in the car”
- Char
★☆☆☆☆
“Had my test with an older woman (LF). She was very unprofessional, rude and in a bad mood for the whole test. She should be putting people at ease instead of making them feel uncomfortable.”
- David
Overall rating:
★★☆☆☆
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38 reviews