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Cardington Driving Test Centre

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TEST CENTRE CONTACT DETAILS

Practical Driving Test Centre Address
Cardington Training Establishment
Paul Waller Avenue
Cardington
Bedfordshire
MK44 3ST

Test Centre Details:  Cardington driving test centre is located in Cardington Training and Development. A ramp to access test centre for candidates who require the use of a wheelchair. Male and female toilets are available. Car parking available for test candidates.
Test Centre Provides Tests For: Car, Taxi, Motorcycle Module 1, Motorcycle Module 2, Approved driving instructor – part two, Approved driving instructor – part three

THE DRIVING TEST IN Cardington

Cardington Driving Test Centre is located in a busy area on the outskirts of Bedford. The driving test examiner will expect a good and safe knowledge of roundabouts – from large multi-laned to small residential mini-roundabouts. Various busy junctions, junctions that are difficult to manoeuvre (see different types of junctions), crossroads of various types and possibly one-way-systems.

High speed ‘A’ roads such as the A421 dual carriageway is likely. Plenty of practice joining such roads is essential. Rural roads may feature during the driving test where high speed, narrow lanes and difficult bends will occur.

 

See the country road driving tutorial for extra advice on driving on these difficult roads. Excellent knowledge of all driving test manoeuvres and the emergency stop being along with the Cardington driving test routes are important.



To gain a better understanding of the various road types and traffic systems that you are likely to encounter during your test from Cardington Driving Test Centre, visit our driving test routes section.

BOOKING A DRIVING TEST AT Cardington DRIVING TEST CENTRE

To avoid problematic rush hour traffic, try booking your test around peak traffic times and not during. Alternatively, some driving test centres offer test bookings on Saturdays. Driving test fees at the weekend are increased. 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
In the book a driving test section, you can find all the DVSA (formerly the DSA) practical test booking telephone numbers. This is an automated service, although a representative can be reached by following the prompts.

Book your driving test online
To book your driving test online for Cardington Driving Test Centre, see the book a driving test section for all DVSA online test booking information.

Rescheduling or cancelling the driving test
3 working days notice is required to cancel the driving test at Cardington if you require a full refund. The same conditions apply if you wish to reschedule. Cancellations and rescheduling can be done via the contact details above.

Cardington DRIVING TEST CENTRE PASS RATES

Cardington Driving Test Centre

Cardington Driving Test Centre

Driving test pass rates vary considerably depending on which test centre your practical is taken at. Browse the driving test pass rates section for information on your UK DVSA test centre pass rates.

Cardington TEST CENTRE TELEPHONE NUMBER

Though it is possible to call driving test centres directly, if you wish to book or alter a driving test, this must be done via the DVSA (see above). Cardington Driving Test Centre telephone number may be either located on this page or via the driving test centre contact numbers section. Test centres can be contacted only for an up to date status of tests, such as whether they are still being conducted in bad weather for example. See driving tests in bad weather for further information.

PRACTICAL DRIVING TEST CENTRE REVIEWS

In order to help others that are taking their driving test, or to simply tell us whether you passed or failed your driving test, write a review of Cardington Driving Test Centre. Rate this driving test centre based on your experience using them, what was your examiner like and how difficult were the test routes? It’s quick and simple – no signup necessary and only your nickname will be displayed. To ensure your review meets our guidelines, please read our Terms and Conditions prior to submission.



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1 5 1
“A horrendous experience with an examiner that shouted at me for an infraction. As far as I'm concerned that is thoroughly unprofessional and uncalled for in an already stressful environment.”
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1 5 1
“horrific experiences here had two instructors shout at me constantly for things my instructor said he would have been fine about.”
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1 5 1
“Had a terrible experience with an examiner called Jordan today he was rude which was uncalled for and had a disgusting attitude, very dissapointed”
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1 5 1
“Had worst experience with the examiner. He asked me to take different exit and suddenly changed it when I was already in roundabout making me panicky and the failed me for changing the lane quickly. They need to give proper instruction before the roundabout comes so one can prepare himself in advance.”
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1 5 1
“I had a very bad experience with an examinor called Jordan , He failed me because I felt it was unsafe to overtake two cyclists , on a narrow wet slope !! very disapointed !”
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1 5 1
“My test went really well for me to be told at the end that I didn't stop in a safe place which I did and was told that I stopped too wide. My examiner Richard was so rude and lied!”
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1 5 1
“I have fail driving test. And found the driving examiners to be unhelpful and ignorent i wasn't made feel confident during. My test because of this l also felt because of my age and race i was being failed they are very racist”
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1 5 1
“Very rude examiners racist”
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1 5 1
“I was made to feel very uncomfortable and stressed during my test instructions were very unclear and that made me panic”
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1 5 1
“Disgusting!!! My husband has been failed on 2 test and mentioned this at his last test and was shocked to be asked by the male examiner that for a price he would pass him. He was utterly in shock”
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1 5 1
“Awfull center , are racist and rude . They failed me because I drove with 25 m/h instead de 30 on very busy road.I had 14 minor faults but still failed . Examiners taking a laugh about foreign people and are so racist.”
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1 5 1
“All the examiners are nasty racists who fail foreign people for their own amusement They laugh”
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1 5 1
“Failed 3 times now beginning to think I should change my test centre as the examiners are rude and ignorant don't even speak to you making me feel really uncomfortable”
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1 5 1
“Rude ignorant examiners”
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1 5 1
“My wife had very bad experiences from an examiner, Jordan. Please try to avoid this examiner. He failed her twice for some very stupid reasons.”
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1 5 1
“Horrible experience twice with the same examiner Richard. Very sexist towards girls, every girl I know that's had him has failed, including a Mum who had been driving for 40 years but came from America. He's so rude and tuts throughout the test. Failed because he took me the wrong route.”
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5 5 1
“I have found there is no racism in Cardington. It doesn't matter who you are if you are good enough. We are all very different personalities, and the examiners tolerate that in candidates. I have never had anyone shout or be rude. Sometimes it must be a clash in society. Everyone seems to know better yet these people are trained to do their job. Naming people isn't going to help. If you have a real issue, I would suggest you speak to the local manager or the customer service team.”
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5 5 1
“Passed me, ignore all the guff below it's clearly off one salty person who cannot ride.”
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5 5 1
“Absolutely wonderful time taking my driving test. My examiner was exceptionally polite, well mannered and spoke clearly; giving precise directions as and when they were required. A particularly great moment of note was the roundabout section just off the A421. It was here that my test took a turn (or a roundabout).... for the worse. In the heat of driving battle I took a wrong turn off the roundabout, ending up in an industrial estate - this shook my confidence to the core. After this my manoeuvre went... Van shaped... Instead of the turn in the road I was asked to complete, I ended up wonkily parked on a side curb in the middle of a Bedford housing estate, not good. Upon completion of my 46 minute exam I returned to the test centre thusly, eagerly I turned to my examiner hoping he would take away my inferior green licence and provide me with that shining certificate one dreams of. He did... lol jokes I failed.”
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1 5 1
“The examiner Jordan is very rude and sarcastic, made me feel very uncomfortable and was very distracting during my test talking about his personal life. I found it unnecessary and a horrible experience.”
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1 5 1
“Examiners are incredibly unfair. Had my instructor in the back of the car during the test and he thought my serious fault should not have been a serious one. Examiners seem like they want you to fail.”
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2 5 1
“Although I passed my driving test, I felt the whole procedure was rather unprofessional. I amassed many minors which I don't believe were fair. I was made to drive through a very tight road with cars either side making the gap very small, only big enough to fit one car through at once. I received 4 minors from not going through even though the gap was far too small and other cars were moving back. My driving examiner Jordan was rather rude and had a negative attitude for things I felt were out of my control, he was quite harsh in the debrief saying "I should have failed you really" which I felt was unnecessary.”
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5 5 1
“I would like to thank Jordan for helping me get through my test. He was friendly from the start, which made me feel at ease. I'm a very nervous person and to have an examiner who help calm my nerves with friendly conversations was exactly what I needed to help me pass ... again thank you Jordan 🙂”
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2 5 1
“The instructor Zac is very kind, empathetic and talkative (if you want to). Very nice man. However, the examiner named Jordan is a nasty, arrogant piece of work. He does not acknowledge the fact that he is an examiner, and shouldn't be making sarcastic gestures when you're doing your test. I am not disputing the single major I was failed for, I am just disappointed someone so visibly discontent with his job can somehow get away with continuing to be an examiner.”
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1 5 1
“Have made a formal complaint about the examiner Jordan who called my daughter stupid and was constantly intereacting and was very unprofessional”
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1 5 1
“Awful and traumatic experience. Had an examiner named Jordan laugh at me when i made mistakes, and put me down the whole time. It was torrential rain too but he kept making comments and laughing at me.”
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1 5 1
“Had a guy called John. Shouted at me for basically no reason then failed me and did not explain why I was failed. He left the car as soon as possible without giving an explanation. Awful experience, highly suggest you take someone with you on the test”
★★★★★
5 5 1
“Lucky enough to have had Zac for the 2nd time on my test yesterday. I failed the first time (my own fault) yet he was very calming and empathetic towards me and encouraged me to continue and make the best of having a test experience. I was relieved to hear him call my name yesterday. Once again he was very easy to talk to, very calming and asked if I was ok after I let out a nervous heavy sigh. Explained everything so clearly and reminded me he was there to help if I got stuck on the independent driving section.”
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5 5 1
“Richard was probably the biggest D**K i could've”
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1 5 1
“Absolutely disgusting treatment from an examiner called Monica Leon. She gave me a dangerous fault at the Cardington Roundabout, for going over too quickly when a car was coming from the right. She told me to stop literally in the middle of the roundabout when I had already moved off? She made me feel nervous from the time she sat in the car, she was so intimidating. Tried having a conversation with her to put myself at ease, however, I got nothing back and she made me feel even more nervous to the point my legs were shaking. She was very unprofessional, told me that I cannot drive and that if I move my Mum's car (I was using her car for my test) that she would report me. Her whole mannerism and demina towards me throughout the test made me feel so uncomfortable! Never in my life have I been so undermined. On top of this, she terminated my test half way through with literally 20 minutes before my test ended. She gave me no explanation as to why she was terminating my test, she just walked out of the car; was more interested in getting back to the test centre. An examiner shouldn't ever make a candidate feel as uncomfortable as I felt on that day! The previous examiner I had before (Zack) was lovely (was lovely).”
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1 5 1
“Terrible. Had a very unfriendly examiner who shouted at me several times throughout my test - which I believe was not needed at all. Didn't make any conversation at all even though I tried to be friendly. He performed an emergency stop on my behalf when it really wasn't necessary, I was in the right position on the road and after he stopped me, I just started off again as normal - didn't have to change anything. Nobody was coming towards me. Very unprofessional. Why be an examiner if you don't have an ounce of trust in your students? Had a go at me in the car at the end, then got out without another word or even looking back as I was clearly upset and distressed. I think people here are looking for reasons to fail you rather than reasons to pass, and it seems like many people are having issues with the examiners. I really hope the test centre has a review of their staff and how they conduct themselves. If I'd of failed through actual bad driving - I could understand but I believe I was treated very unfairly - as do many people here. Would advise to take your test somewhere else.”
★★★★★
5 5 1
“The test centre is very clean and welcoming,First time i have been here.My examiner was very warming and made me feel at ease. I failed my driving test one minor for approaching a junction to fast and a fail for speeding.My examiner was fair and professional but at the same time treated me like a human. Fingers crossed for next time and i pass. Even though i failed i had a good experience and we just have to learn from our mistakes.”
★☆☆☆☆
1 5 1
“Don’t trust this scammers, he just failed 4 on front of me, obviously me after, I can teach this people how to ride. I will never try again, cbt enough to avoid this scammers.”
★★★★★
5 5 1
“Examiner was really nice. He even allowed me to have five minutes while I composed myself. Directions were Fine and in good time. Feedback was excellent. Got a B and I’m returning in six months to get zero vaults instead of 5”
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1 5 1
“Horrible experience at this test centre, the examiner made me feel extremely uncomfortable. Would have been a completely different experience if I had another examiner.”
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1 5 1
“Examiner called Richard failed me for someone pulling out in front of me on the roundabout, i started to brake then he did an emergency stop, told me I would of hit him though the car was a good 10m away”
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1 5 1
“Richard was an absolutely disgusting examiner and was sarcastic and rude throughout my whole test. He failed me for something absolutely false yet only gave me 4 minors. Absolutely disgusting man.”
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1 5 1
“Had M. as my examinor. She failed me for impeding traffic behind me which is not true. As soon as the test was done and she informed me I didn’t pass and why. I nicely asked her to get out of my car. I should’ve left her in Beford with some money to catch a taxi back. I appealed and got my money back after 6 months. Don’t go to Bedford, examiners are something else. I cannot believe it.”
Cardington Driving Test Centre Overall rating: ★★☆☆☆ 1.8 based on 38 reviews
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