Driving Test Centre Reviews
Detailed in this section are reviews for practical driving test centres and DVSA / Pearson Professional theory test centres by test candidates. This section provides reviews all UK test centres and theory test centres. Specific test centre reviews will also appear on their individual page.
Once you have taken your practical test or theory test, you may submit your own review. Please note however; names or inappropriate language may be edited or removed.
Practical Driving Test Centre and Theory Test Centre Reviews
★★★★★
“First time past, the examiner was fair and specific. Good test no issues 🙂”
- Paul
★★★★★
“Very friendly staff, made me feel calm and less nervous.”
- John
★☆☆☆☆
“Location at a major fire station, not good. No parking facilities, use of side streets, often congested with cement carrying wagons, no facilities, feel like second class citizens. Massively too close to city centre, and associated traffic problems, road markings and signs in salford generally inadequate.”
- Janis Dolan ADI
★☆☆☆☆
“I DONE MY TEST TWICE THERE WITH THE SAME EXAMINER.HE FAIL ME FOR NO REASONS BECAUSE I AM SURE HE IS CORRUPTED. WHITE YOUNG MAN(25-30AGE AVERAGE) IF YOU BOOK A TEST THERE AND GET TO HAVE HIM AS EXAMINER ,MAKE SURE YOUR INTRUCTOR COME WITH YOU IN THE CAR FOR THE WHOLE TEST.”
- YANNICK
★☆☆☆☆
“loughton bay park... They dont let you bay park in the way learnt by instructor...by the 3 lines.... you have to start your manouevre from much furher away- pain in the neck failed twice there”
- karen
★☆☆☆☆
“felt very uncomfortable. Examanier wasn't very friendly and was in bad mood. She obviously didn't want to be there. Toni....”
- noname
★☆☆☆☆
“I recently took my exam in kingstanding centre Birmingham and my examiner was (Name Removed). He was a confused person who asked my instructor after the exam how it went. Obviously it went well. But he failed me stating the reason that I had taken a wrong lane in a round about. The situation was he took me to a round about with 5 exits and the approach to the roundabout had 4 lanes clearly marked. I was asked to take the 2 exit to left . The left most lane was marked with a left arrow (denoting 1exit left only) and so I took the 2 left lane and with proper timing took my car on the roundabout and gave a left exit signal before exiting on the 2 exit on left. He failed me coz I took the second lane marked straight arrow and not the one with left marking. The 3rd exit was after 12 o' clock so taking the 2 middle lanes for 2 and 3 exit was not sin. While u still had the right most lane for all right turn. So he failed me citing this reason when though there was no dangerous fault or danger to anyone on road. Failed coz the examiner's knowledge was inadequate about roundabout and even the high way code where it tells you to take appropriate lane for intermediate exits ( left for left and right for right exits) .”
- Bad luck
★☆☆☆☆
“I got to the test centre and they informed me that I could not do the test as there wasn't an instructor for me. I would not be as angry as I am if they had informed me earlier. I was also angry that they did not give me a reason why there was no examiner. Very disappointed.”
- brittany brockman
★★☆☆☆
“There is NO parking and definitely NO toilets for use by the public despite what this site says.”
- Derrick Dyas
★☆☆☆☆
“I had the same examiner twice at the Guildford practical test centre. He was very grumpy and came across more like a drill sergeant than an examiner. He was rude both times, mumbled instructions and made me super nervous. He failed me both times. I took my test at the Farnborough test centre and got 0 faults. The examiner was very friendly and treated me respectfully and kindly. What a difference a good examiner makes.”
- Mdm Muse
★★★★☆
“Had Jo, she was really nice and did a test route which involved Rochford through to Hockley and back to Southend on some carriageways. Would have passed except went too fast on a roundbaout with only two exits... definitely my fault and didnt give enough room for cyclist. Examiner was good though and hoping to pass next week.”
- Nick C
★☆☆☆☆
“My son was treated rudely by instructor (Name Removed). Picked holes in his driving and told him to turn left at last minute. Said he didn't check blind spot but son explained he did thats why he let car pass. Even put foot on brake slightly at traffic lights then released it sharply causing son to stall and then claiminghe was In 3rd gear. Very rude man. He has been reported.Steer clear of this vile man”
- jane smith
★☆☆☆☆
“Poor customer service the Man in charge (Name Removed) was more intent on cracking jokes with the female staff than dealing with the customer. During test i noted he was on his mobile phone not watching the people testing so missed if anyone needed him. Not impressed with the levels of professionalism of Pearson.”
- Smeg A
★☆☆☆☆
“Was screamed at by instructor for waiting for a car to reverse, instead of speeding to take over it ????”
- orest
★★★★☆
“I took and passed my test here and found the examiner I had pretty decent and fair. In the actual test centre theres no toilets for customer which seems a bit strange considering how nervous people must get. I done bay parking though I think we went to another test centre for that. Good test, no complaints here.”
- Len. S
★★★☆☆
“I had bad experience, very strict examiner. They don't realize that student can get nervous. Students only booked their test when they are confident. I hope I will pass my test this time. As i really feel confident when i drive with my In structor, i drove with her in friendly environment. I get scared with examiner. Langely roundabout and other multilane roundabout are difficult. Are examiners make money by failing student 3 or 4 times???”
- abc
★☆☆☆☆
“Extremely unhelpful. Could find no way of getting into contact with them. Lost my test fee.”
- Molly
★★☆☆☆
“Difficult test. For start the reverse parking always touches a lump on the road.. not bushes but it is annoying.. and confused if you are not used to reverse park there before. Street are easy some downhill crummy ... one round about is with arrow markings.. confused if your instructor has not take you there and explain all around.. The official examiner was really cheeky , not telling you if you still on the independent driving or not..(silence means ahead right).... confusing.. Examiner ..he was like enjoying your failure... Other route is up hill .. so you will never make the speed needed. You need to be an expert on roads and rutes... I am not happy at all and I have complaint.. On top of it all weather was really bad and the test was not cancelled... Disappointed ..”
- Alejandra
★☆☆☆☆
“I felt that the examiners at Burgess Hill are very unfair and unjust. One examiner interfered when it clearly wasn't necessary (he pressed a brake at the same time I did), even when I explained my intentions he failed me anyway.”
- S.H
★☆☆☆☆
“had a test last month at south yardley 5 minor and two serious for a first time i was not mad however went back today for another test and hand more then 10 minors which was ridiculous.. Dont think ill be visiting that place ever agaiiiiiiiiiiin.”
- San
★★★★★
“Passed on my second test. The examiner was fabulous I didn't feel nervous one bit.”
- Mel
★☆☆☆☆
“I found the test centre difficult to navigate to, I rang up the help line however they were little help as they were from Manchester. When I arrived there ,to say I was nervous was an understatement, I was greeted by a polite person at the main desk. He said I had just made it in time, the woman invigilating the exam (Name Removed) was extremely short and rude with me. I have taught kids who are better mannered than her, due to this attitude I have filed an official complaint with the correct people! I personally think that the staff attitude towards learners in this centre is really not acceptable!”
- Anonymous
★☆☆☆☆
“Not fair at All the examiner fail me Cos i took abit of time at traffic light he count it as serious mistake am very upset cos was perfect even my instructor said it should be a miner u should of pass !”
- Monia
★★★★★
“South Yardley Driving Test Centre has some of the rude. unprofessional and incompetent examinars who is there to fail individuals regardless their driving standard. i along with other victims are obtaining documentary evidence about some of its examinars who are not meeting the minimum standard set by their dep. i am afraid to say that some of them has reservation about candidate belongs to certain community. i would not recomend anyone for this test centre.”
- mr a khan
★★★★★
“the guy I had is (Name edited to initials 'C H') he was a very nice guy and gave clear full feedback although I didn't pass he said he wanted me to couldn't ask for someone better”
- jacob
★☆☆☆☆
“I found ny examine to be really strict and slight racist towards the way I was dressed from his expressions. He failed me for undue hesitation, but said other than that my driving was 'perfect'. I felt as if I shoukd have passed if my driving was perfect and as far as I can remember I only hesitated once, but felt as if the examiner failed me as he was slightly annoyed at something else.”
- Anonymous
★☆☆☆☆
“Would be good to have a phone number to contact and talk to someone, not very helpful at all”
- sharon
★☆☆☆☆
“I have taken my driving test three times and will be taking it again for the forth soon. The driving in-structures are very polite and do help in keep nervous under control but there perception off passing people if too high. They follow the rules which is understandable but they look at everything in black and white, they follow the rules with no give way or taking the current situation into consideration. They don't take the situation into account and give no information or examples of how they could have handled the situation differently to help the learner drive to correct their mistakes in the long run. They expect a learner driver to drive like an experienced driver and leave absolutely no room for any error! they are making it almost impossible to pass! I my self, my instructuer and many other individuals that take their test at barnsley test centre have this same opinion even those that pass first time.”
- Lucy
★☆☆☆☆
“This test center is really strict”
- Sha
★★★★☆
“The actual test route I got was beautiful however! I failed when I got to the carpark. there was a person trying to do the reverse park and I kept going and bam! he stepped on the break. he warned me to stop at the gates however I forgot. He also reminded me to turn on my signal. 🙁”
- dee
★☆☆☆☆
“Staff are not very welcoming and don't give you any reassurance, man at the desk is a grumpy old man with no people skills”
- EDWARD
★★★★★
“I did my first practical driving test in colwick in nottingham and I was passed . Unfortunately 3 weeks to be in 2 years my uk full driving licence I was drive my car with out car assurance . The police stopped me , 6 points is gone. I start now from the beginning , I was passed my driving theory and I need a quick or intensive test to pass in one time . To help me in my job l'm doing. How much cost ? Please reply me in this email : sozinhocapitao@yahoo.fr”
- My name is sozinho capitao from nottingham
★★☆☆☆
“I failed my exam 4 times, Examiner are not friendly, I get scared with examiner. My instrucot saaid you only need test, you are very good in driving. And i really dont know how i will pass the test”
- abc
★★☆☆☆
“i had a driving test the other day. I had lady examinor. She made me feel so uncomfortable with her negative energy coming from her.she didnt make me feel relaxed.didnt ask any questions at all to ease the tention in the air who she clearly couldnt feel.ive heard from other drivers that she wasnt pleasant at all while they were having their driving test.Dont know whats her problem but she need to sort out her issues with positivity. As soon as i saw her i knew i wont pass. Its just awfull when there is somebody sitting next to you who is oozing with negativity....”
- Cake
★☆☆☆☆
“Examiner I had was absolutely shocking and unlucky for me I had the same examiner on my first and second test. Examiners should not talk or point out your personal appearance. This kind of attitude put me off for taking my test in Halifax again. I am absolutely shocked by this examiner so as my family and friends.”
- Kristine
★☆☆☆☆
“Due to very poor signeage outside the building my daughter (19) could not find the "theory test centre" as the sign outside the door stated "Pearson Professional Centre" with DVLA in small letterage in the corner..no reference made to the fact it was the theory test centre....My daughter arrived 25 mins early but as she couldnt see clear signage thought she had gone to the wrong place and started looking further up the road thinking it was somewhere else.... She called me at 20 mins before the test was due to start as she ( and I) could not find a contact number on line to call and say she was having problems locating the centre...we still cannot find a contact number only a Birmingham code...consequently she missed the test and when I went to the centre to explain what had happened we were met by a very curt, rude and almost maliciously vindicive man who right from my first word made it quite clear there was no way he was going to help us out of our situation despite seeing my obviously upset daughter stood next to me...she had worked extra hours at her Saturday job to be able to afford her theory test to be basically told "tough" you've lost the money you'll have to re book...no sympathy or understanding WHATSOEVER!!! I realise there are those who dont turn up , who dont really care and have the money to waste, but my 19 yr old sensitive daughter is not one of them....the only answer that this "unprofessional representative of the DVLA" could say was "she wasnt here at 3.05pm as I have never seen her before!!!!" Obviously he wouldn't have as she couldn't find the right place in the first place!!! When we asked advice on where the building was in a local shop two staff members said they had also struggled to find the place in the last couple of years when they had gone to take their theory tests too, so it was not just an isolated case... They also said that the attitude of the staff there was rude and uncaring.... It is not just adults who go to this place but also teenagers who are not fully aware of just who the DVLA are and expect to see, as I did when I went to look myself, a clear sign showing where the "theory test centre" is.....as the main reason for my daughters late arrival at the centre was due to the DVLA's bad signeage I feel it only fair that they allow my daughter to re-book her test WITHOUT expecting her to find another £25.....I feel so annoyed about this I am considering taking it to the local paper as I have taken a photo of the poor signeage to prove its inadequacy....”
- Dawn Preston-Lewis
★★★★★
“I had my test here on Wednesday (17/06/15) and passed it in first attempt. Because of temp traffic lights just outside the centre, the roads got really busy, which is why the examiner didn't take me very far for big round abouts. The only round about we covered was the small one at Blackheath Village. The examiner was really very polite and warm and was more assisting me than intimidating me. In the independent driving section, he kept reminding me about the route I had to take. I'm really chuffed about the whole experience an would advise everyone to take this leap of faith. Its not as hard as some people make it for us.”
- Vratz
★☆☆☆☆
“the instructors need to be a bit friendly, they make you very nervous”
- Anna Davies
★★★★★
“Very help full thanks.”
- andrew snaddon
★☆☆☆☆
“was failed yesterday,for nt stoping safely enough,which was totelly rubbish, examiner seemed rascist,and rude. I over heard someone saying they rarely pass people there,ill nevr go bk there.”
- anonymous
★☆☆☆☆
“I took my exam 3 days ago. Everything was OK until the examiner grabbed the steering wheel saying I was too close to the right and would have hit the oncoming vehicle. Rubbish!!!”
- me
★☆☆☆☆
“My friend went for her test and the test lady wouldn't do her test because she wasn't prepared which wasn't her fault. It was a last minute thing for her to use her own car suggested by her instructer because she is more confident. She had L PLATES but she did say that they wouldn't stay on and for a mirror nothing was explained that she had to have one. My friend suffers from dislexia so for the lady to say its on the website when my friend struggles with the simple of things. The lady was ****** off because she was a little over her time. I'm sorry tests shouldn't be rushed just because you want get back. My friend was very nervous today and for the lady to say she ain't doing it is outrageous. And the number she gave me is wrong it doesnt connect. So now my mate is struggling with what has happened and I am disgusted with this ladies actions and I believe that she needs an attitude transplant because there was no need for the way she acted”
- christina
★☆☆☆☆
“I have failed on slipping into wrong gear to soon which caused vehicle to jerk forward slightly other than that driving was perfect.. I mended the issue straight away... I still feel like I should of passed cause he said I drove a good drive other than that...”
- N/A
★☆☆☆☆
“I wish I could give less than one star. I've been driving for 26 years and supposedly i'm not eligible to pass this test. Examiner even said I clearly know how to drive and have been doing so for a long time but I didn't check my mirror in a round about which I know I did because I can tell you the colour of the car I saw in my mirror. So inappropriate.”
- k
★☆☆☆☆
“I feel the same as the comment below, I also had the lady and she was rude, sarcastic, huffed and puffed the whole time so was very uncomfortable with her. She should NOT be in that job! There will be a complaint made against her.”
- pud
★★☆☆☆
“Facilities for the test were spot on. The staff however were extremely snotty and rude - quite appalling for a professional organisation. Pearsons/test centre please review your current staff and their attitude!!”
- Jay
★★★☆☆
“Haddington test centre is ridiculously hard to find. The address on this site is not accurate enough as its in a housing estate and there are no signs in Haddington whatsoever to tell you where to go!!!”
- Sean Keoghan
★☆☆☆☆
“(Name Removed) the insructor gets a kick out of failing people !! Disgusting !!”
- Barry
★☆☆☆☆
“Poor customer service. No contact details.”
- James Foyle
★☆☆☆☆
“i tried to get a lesson at this school but was told that they are fully booked four months in advance .. with no guarantee even then ! This is not advertised on their web site at all .. I think they should make this clear from the onset ! Obviously too much work for too little a school .”
- steve
★★★★☆
“Took my motorbike test there earlier this week. The examiner was polite and explained what need to be done clearly. assessment was very fair.”
- Andrew
★☆☆☆☆
“From my personal experience, i felt very disappointing.I failed my test twice from the same lady examiner . Apparently I heard a rumor that she is a very strict examiner. She does not talk much neither does she make you feel comfortable during the test. What made me more angry was I thought I passed the second test , i did so good but ended up getting 16 minors but no major. I felt the examiner was looking from her point of view and giving me minors for silly reason which I did not deserve so I felt a bit unfair. Well hoping I pass the next test and also wishing that I don't get that same examiner again.”
- Nikki
★☆☆☆☆
“Zero stars. My daughter and I arrived 45 minutes before the test and could not find the test centre and hence missed the test. The directions are non-existent and there no one answers the phone on Saturday morning. It is disgraceful.”
- Stephen Sullivan
★★★★★
“An excellent driving school, I passed first time round. Very happy and would recommend to others”
- joe mitchell
★☆☆☆☆
“Examiners are very very strict n fussy in rules.. They make us panic, which is so rude at their part”
- Maddy
★☆☆☆☆
“Yet again as the two people below I had the female examiner for two tests and she made me feel uncomfortable and nervous, everyone I knew said if you have her you have failed, her tone of voice indicated she didn't want you to pass and made all sorts of noises and tutting, also she may require refresher training and some help with gap judging but I'm just a stupid teenager working on a degree in engineering so clearly I am in no position to judge on her wisdom, my advice? Do it in Jersey, less people who drive like w***ers and it gives you a good environment to pass in, you learn to drive once you have passed.”
- Biscuit
★★★★★
“Atherton test Centre. Paul was a really nice driving examiner. He put me at ease right from the start. I wasnt as nervous as I thought I would be and I had a brilliant drive. Passed 1st time with only 2 minors.”
- AnnetteCollinge
★☆☆☆☆
“i failed because my examiner told me my emergency stop was wrong as i was on a 30mph road and i did exactly what i had been taught by my instructor which was break and clutch at the same time... but hey apparently thats a major.”
- lol
★☆☆☆☆
“Awful experience, examiners rude and moody - reluctant to pass good drivers.”
- Sophia
★★★☆☆
“Fail, not justifying the fail 4 minors and 2 serious but one of the serious was a bit ridiculous it was for not steering away when a lorry straying into my lane at a roundabout when I had the parking brake applied waiting for the lights”
- Joe
★☆☆☆☆
“I also had the same instructor twice (Gordon). He was very very rude and failed me twice too. He spoke badly about my instructor during my test and make me feel very nervous and stressed. I would avoid this test centre.”
- José
★☆☆☆☆
“Examiner grabbed wheel a minute into test aparantly I was to close to a car on the right such rubbish I believe it's a fix to get more money out of people. My car is a mini so it's not a huge car therefore I can judge a meter. Plus they called me on day of second test and told me it was cancelled. If I fail my next text next week I will change test centre.”
- Shauna
★☆☆☆☆
“I got failed for doing nothing wrong on my test! They are only allowed to pass a certain amount of people in a week”
- James Leeson
★★★★★
“People a very friendly at Leighton Buzzard Driving Test Centre and my examiner Georgina was great. She was calm, fair and very professional. I highly recommend the place.”
- Marcela
★★★☆☆
“Had 2 tests at this centre. No toilets which is a huge turn-off for nervous drivers. 1st examiner was male and rather serious which didn't help nerves, second was a stand-in female called Janet and was lovely. Average test centre”
- Matt Merchant
★★★★★
“West Didsbury centre, such a friendly and reassuring lady examiner. Quick to put me at ease which immediately took away my nerves. Very professional in her approach and chose a route which really tested my abilities. Her manner and body language was calm yet she was thorough and organised. Have experienced other examiners who should look to her as a role model in putting their examinees at ease. Many thanks for her consideration.”
- Elizabeth
★☆☆☆☆
“Very rude staff!!”
- Shahanara Hoque
★☆☆☆☆
“Awful”
- Keisha Walls
★☆☆☆☆
“Failed test at 2nd attempt.....firmly believe the examiners at Telford already know you have failed or passed before you have entered the car. The thing i failed on seems very minor and pretty petty. This is my own and honest opinion.”
- person 1
★☆☆☆☆
“if you are a foreigner do not do not take your driving test in this racist upton test centre”
- angry
★☆☆☆☆
“I had very nice lady examiner and route very easy and but bay park i made mistake because i wet back and tried to do again but she said to me i done good i did not need to go back so i failed and observation as well,but was ok ,lady examiner very nice and made me feel relaxed all the test”
- stef
★★★☆☆
“I attended Nottingham Test Centre on 3/8/15 And passed thectest first time with ease.The test centre generally was very good with the exception of the member of staff on reception. He was an older chap who did not give clear instructions and was abrupt to the point of being rude. This made an alredy stressful situation unnecessary more so. Fortunately as Im am a mature learner driver myself Ive met plenty of officious characters such as this in my time so i didnt allow this miserably human being to unsettle me. I could see however that some of the younger candidates were clearly upset by him. The one saving grace was that his female colleague who explained the tests etc couldnt have been more different. She was kind and welcoming and could clearly run rings round the other guy when it comes to dealing with people. My advice to people is dont let one unpleasant member of staff upset you and youll pass as easily as I did.”
- J
★☆☆☆☆
“If I had my way I wouldn't even give them a star rating, they are unorganised, rude, stuck up and look down on you !!! Utter pricks btw”
- Tom
★☆☆☆☆
“Hi there, this is now my husbands 5th test today, which he got 16 miners and faild , 9 being too slow. Why not just give him a major? Also why give him an instructor that doesn't know Maidstone test routes and doesn't event work for the Maidstone branch???? Why tell him he was the last one back to the centre and telling him he was the slowest out of the lot when someone turned up after him and he was out for longer as the instructor didn't know where he was going!!!! Give him another test and another intuctor and he probably would have passed. Was he driving dangerous? No. Was he hesitant? No!! He needs to drive but now he can't because of some instructor adding one more miner which he could have left at 15?! Could have told him after to just keep to the speed limit or else people will over take? Makes absolutely no sence in why he had to add one more line to fail him when non of his instructors have said he's going too slow???? His confidence is now really low and he is absolutely confused as to what he is meant to do in a test to pass as its total opposite results, and not consistent. Thank you for taking even more money on our behalf as this is now costing a fortune in lessons and test which may I add the instructor said he was fine yesturday to him now being too slow?!? No sence at all! Frustrating to see and not being able to help.”
- Clare wright
★☆☆☆☆
“I would like to add that my husbands test was between 40-50 mins long when a test should be 30-40? This surely should mean that any marks he got when he stopped at the test centre shouldn't have been counted? It's very inconsistent and one week he is failing on signalling? And the next for going too slow? Please explain why his test was longer than usual?”
- Clare Wright
★★★★☆
“first time to have practical driving test”
- kun yang
★☆☆☆☆
“Buzzer downstairs doesn't work couldn't get in making me late, absolute terrible.”
- Claire
★★★☆☆
“Good”
- Jimbob
★☆☆☆☆
“Atrocious driver, needs to re-learn to drive, lack of all basic skills!”
- Red jet
★☆☆☆☆
“Forest hill drive has a man examiner who fails you for no reason and is well known for it”
- A
★☆☆☆☆
“I would like to ask a question about my driving test not happy at all”
- Kerrie Ann mcloughlin
★☆☆☆☆
“I have been driving for 13 years and I had that weird lady who terminated my test for public safety reasons & failed me for being too close to the parked cars on my right! I said I have been at least half a meter away. She was like " you have to be at least a meter away!!", I explained it is not safe to do so, as it is a narrow road and I would be on the other side of the road facing coming vehicles. She replied, but the street was empty!!! I booked my test again and if it is going to be the same lady, I will not do the test, as she totally rude, ,unreasonable, unfriendly , she even left me in the car in the middle of no where and walked away!! Even my instructor was shocked as he expected that I will pass from the first time!!”
- KH
★★★☆☆
“No Parking,”
- Driver
★★★★★
“I took driving lessons from afzal school of motoring because one of my friends recommended it. I enjoyed all my driving lessons. Initially each driving lessons was 1 hour duration and near the driving test time I took 1.5hr lessons, over a period of 6months, which allowed me to cover all driving routes and manoeuvres including turn in road, corner reverse, reverse parking and bay parking in every lesson. Before my driving test I was full of confidence in my driving ability and looking forward to my driving test. I feel great now that I have passed my driving test, it has opened new opportunities for me. I can drop kids in school, visit relatives, do shopping. I recommend afzal school of motoring to everyone.”
- Uzma Ali
★☆☆☆☆
“less than 1 star.. today I had my test only for the driving instructor to sit in the car for five mins and then tell me he wouldn't continue because the seat was wet???? how can the seat be wet when I have just had a lesson and it was dry. this guy is a joke and I will be complaining disgusting. my driving instructor couldn't believe it. if you are not going to pass someone because you have hit your limit for the day come up with a better excuse than that....”
- anonomous
★☆☆☆☆
“It's ok lady examiner is rude”
- Paul
★★★★★
“Examiner was great, indulged me in conversation during my test ... was fair and clear ... passed first time.”
- Charly
★☆☆☆☆
“My test route was not so bad but my examiner was very grumpy and rude on couple of occasions , e.g she told me to stop just after the bus stop and I stopped a bit further and she was fuming telling me how I have messed up her driving route she had on mind”
- viola
★☆☆☆☆
“If you have Tanya at Horsforth expect her to lie through her teeth so having your instructor sit in with you is essential, this 'lady' is well known as being horrid by all the instructor, so take the advise as you will but you could drive like a professional and she would still fail you!”
- Annoyed
★★★★★
“I passed my test easily due to the really kind and friendly examiner (Vic) . He made me feel at ease and was really professional through out the test. Thank you very much Vic you are a great examiner, could not ask for better. Five star.”
- Sophie Rimmer
★☆☆☆☆
“bad, grumpy, racist examiners. Not polite and understanding. Slough is full of licensed killer drivers who ignore learner drivers and cars from Car driving institutes. Very bad place to give a driving test, I would prefer to give them -1 star instead of 1 star. High wycombe driving centre is much better.”
- learned
★☆☆☆☆
“Couldn't agree more with the comment below all the instructers know he does it!”
- t
★☆☆☆☆
“I was so excited for my test. Not nervous, but I felt relaxed & prepared. The examiner was short and unfriendly. Gave instruction very last minute, not giving me time to do the simplest of things like pull up on the left. The only safe place to do so was about 2mtrs away. Did this 3 times. Ultimately he failed me. One thing I hold my hands up, was totally my fault but one major he gave me was completely unfair. I HAD to stop the car for the pedestrians to cross, as the child stepped on the road, was I supposed to run them over? And the van that had to break suddenly behind me... Not my fault he was following so closely! But being short and rude to my instructor saying "she broke sharply with no regard for the van behind to let people cross the road. Causing the van to break sharply". Then said okay thanks and got out of the car and walked off. I know they don't have to be your best friend and have a laugh, it's a serious job. But he was rude, made me feel uneasy and seemed to enjoy failing me. I'm looking forward to taking my test again. I know I'm a good driver. Hopefully won't have that examiner again.”
- Disappointed
★☆☆☆☆
“No stars at all , i though I'll fail on questions , didn't then on this very easy video part , software start to going funny and fail because of that . They didn't want to see or pay any attention .”
- P.S
★★★★★
“Passed driving test today. Would like to thank Keith (the examiner) for making it a pleasurable test. A real credit to the centre. Thanks Keith.”
- Paul
★☆☆☆☆
“Failed my test c1 test 3 times, twice on very petty things with only 2 minors both times. Examiners make you feel very uncomfortable - looking to redo my test at another test centre.”
- Lulu
★☆☆☆☆
“am appalled and wholly aggrieved by one of the examiners Leonard, and have made a serious complaint against him and have taken this case as far as informing your chief executive regarding his unexpected and unprofessional within his approach to working with others. This complaint is as serious whereby i will be contacting the regularity body of his behavior, i also am wanting a full refund totaling £110 for the hiring of a car, booking the practical car test and for paying 1 hour of driving lesson prior taking the practical test on Monday 24th August 2015”
- Sandra Appleby
★☆☆☆☆
“Test was going well until the exminer failed me for going the wrong way in my independent driving part although I was safe throughout my test. I wouldnt recommend anyone to book there test here as they fail you gor no reason as a way of making money.”
- mariya
★★★★★
“all good here,the receptionist hates her job but the other lady who showed me to my cubicle was loverly thanks,i passed first time.carpark over road.easy to find.”
- martin
★☆☆☆☆
“Funny you say that Sandra Appleby, the same examiner 'Leonard' failed my sister in her test some years back for being in the far right lane on a 4 lane approach to a roundabout roundabout taking 4th exit on the right! My sister was taught this, other people have passed using this method according to the instructor and the instructor had to arrange a meeting with the test centre to clarify what she had taught her pupil was wrong. After the meeting it turns out she could do what she did but as Leonard had already failed her it had to still stand!”
- N Spencer
★★★★★
“Good service, good van Will be back”
- James Steven
★☆☆☆☆
“If you do not know your way around wigan go to preston instead it's impossible to get to...”
- Robert Gregory
★☆☆☆☆
“Failed my test 4 times here now, each time with the same examiner who makes me feel uncomfortable before I even enter the car by saying he recognises me from last time. Failed for silly things such as hesitation, with very few minors.”
- Person 2
★☆☆☆☆
“My daughter found some the staff very rude and unhelpful.”
- MrSmith
★☆☆☆☆
“Very upset at the examiner called (Edited to surname initial 'C') as he failed me for being 'over cautious'. I have been driving for years and I had passed in Wanstead before but had to take a re-test as in England every member of the family needs to have a separate insurance in the car (unlike US). he couldn't find any fault at all! He didn't call me hesitant, but over cautious and failed me!!!”
- Nina
★☆☆☆☆
“Examiner failed me because he didn't see me acknowledge a car whilst I was doing my manoeuvre, pathetic.”
- .
★☆☆☆☆
“I drove the 35 miles to the test centre this afternoon with my Daughter, arriving 10 minutes before the due appointment, to find the centre locked with a note stuck on the door stating "due to unforeseen circumstances there will be no driving tests this afternoon ....." As she is off to Uni in five days her insurance will run out, she and I have lost a days work and even if an appointment is available in the days left before she leaves home we will both be forced to lose yet another days work. Very poor.”
- Annie
★☆☆☆☆
“Its was my first test and due to nerves my instructor came with me on my test. My driving instructor ended up phoning the test centre after I failed as my examiner was giving me instruction too late not giving me time to prepare. I redo do my test next week we will see the out come then........”
- Jen
★★★★★
“My examiner was friendly, engaged in conversation with me and made me feel relaxed and I drove to my best with confidence. My test went by quickly and delighted to say I passed first time. Having seen all of the instructors at the centre, they all seemed fine so keep that fear out of your system and be sure to greet your examiner with a smile to help it ease your nerves. Best of luck, you can do it.”
- Rall.
★★★★★
“I had my test at Wanstead, my examiner Steve was very pleasant and easy going. He was fairly quiet but he encouraged me to listen and concentrate on my driving. The roads were busy so I didn't want to be distracted anyway. I was given clear directions and had no problems at all. I focused on my task and passed with 4 minors”
- Mo
★☆☆☆☆
“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.”
- G Wood
★☆☆☆☆
“My son arrived for his test only to be greated by a very rude man , I advised that my son had additional needs this had been noted when assessment booked however no allowances were made for him, I asked if I could read the information given to him on entrance but was told to leave and not return until at least an hour had passed By this point my son was so anxious he had no chance to calm down before he needed to begin. We need to Redbook but this experience has caused a lasting effect on him.”
- wingate
★☆☆☆☆
“Terrible directions shouldn't say temp is house as not written in the building!!!!”
- Julie
★☆☆☆☆
“The lady on reception is very abrupt and harsh. Everybody was commenting that she was off putting and scary. I feel a kind person would put people at ease. People at school took their theory elsewhere as didn't want to deal with that lady again.”
- Poppy laing
★☆☆☆☆
“Goodmayes Male Examiners are so nasty and unfriendly.... too uptight with the rules.. it just seem they find all the reason in the world to fail you. ridiculous..”
- victor
★★★★☆
“My examiner, Leonard, was really nice and really professional. Friendly and put me at ease, he even went as far to help me a little on the test by reminding me that I was turning right, hinting that I should switch lanes. I passed first time no problems, three minors. Have to say the centre is a bit small, would be better if it had its own parking area and a toilet! Had to hold it in throughout my test.”
- Beatriz
★☆☆☆☆
“This test centre is nothing but money extracting organisation. The examiners are so bad that they will always look for chance to fail you rather than to assess you on your required standards of driving .”
- Xyz10
★☆☆☆☆
“had my test at Sutton Coldfield. the instructor was horrible middle aged bald white man. he said follow my instructions and then asked me to turn right into a one-way road trying to confuse me but I still looked ahead and turned the correct way ignoring his wrong direction. he failed me giving me a serious tick towards end of test saying I blocked someone's way although I was on my side waiting in my waiting spot - if I waited any further back it wouldn't have allowed me to turn once clear, I was in correct waiting place. he smirked failing me and said I kept getting lucky throughout the test but got a serious at end as if he was just waiting for a reason to fail me all along. so disappointed.”
- AKS
★★★★★
“i passed my driving test today first time with my instructor Eric. I'm so pleased!!!! Would recommend Eric to everyone and 2nd2none as a driving school. They even helped me with my theory test.”
- Sarah Jay
★☆☆☆☆
“Heard about this been the worse centre to book test and i can see why now. Failed twice there today being one of them and the worse thing is I am told for the second time that my driving is good but I guess not good enough for hither green instructor because the things I am expecting to fail and the ones which I told expect to fail on is what there are failing me on. I'm so disappointed now having spent so much money at that centre to only be told failed again and today the instructor had no clue on how to even explain his reason for failing me. But they won't get another bookings from me. So done with that place..”
- Tameika
★★★★★
“The examiner was very welcoming and calming. I was able to make conversation during the examination and my faults were clearly explained to me at the end of the test. Overall a very good experience.”
- Jake
★☆☆☆☆
“Very upset about the way this test centre conducts business. I had a 8.40am test scheduled and after I've already booked and paid for a car for this test, on arrival I am told my test instructor was sick so I will have to reschedule. In this day and age no form of communication to inform me of this. After all the preparation it is very disheartening. I am searching to find out whom I must contact to get my £90 reimbursed for the vehicle I was supposed to use on the day. Any suggestions? - From Admin 'Rob, we have updated the page with a link to advise you, please see above.'”
- Rob
★★★★★
“Excellent instructors! I'd been previously learning with someone else but my progression became stagnant. Dale was able to refine my skills so that on Tuesday I passed my test on my first attempt! He was great at keeping me calm in situations that made me panic and feel nervous whilst keeping the lessons informative and fun. I progressed very quickly and now feel like I'm able to go out on the roads on my own and drive safely so a massive thanks to Dale!”
- Sophie Rothwell
★☆☆☆☆
“Bad choice to book practicle with this test centre they are just Pathetic,ignorant examiners who don't know how to examine properly.”
- Sophia
★☆☆☆☆
“Got to the centre 20mins before the test, however all doors were locked and lights were off! It got to 10 minutes after my exam was suppose to start yet nobody was there. No I'm £23 short fml”
- Aaron little
★★☆☆☆
“(Car Practical Test) Most of the examiners here have an amazingly bad attitude towards students, upon failing a test you are made to feel stupid and an utter failure. This is usually expressed at the end of the test where the driving instructor comes to the car to listen to the assessment, from the examiner there are frequent shakes of the head, frowns, shrugs. Basically as if to say "Well thanks for wasting my time, you're a **** driver, now **** off". The two stars in this review are for the motorbike guys who are great to talk to and the one examiner who shall remain nameless as he was actually very pleasant and reassuring. The rest are abysmally arrogant and pompous of the fact that they seem to be in some form of authority and they like that very much. The actual job they clearly hate.”
- Chris
★★★☆☆
“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
★★★★★
“I passed my test today on the 1st attempt with Go 2 pass. I can't express just how invaluable my driving instructor Naseen is. She is patient, full of knowledge and support through every stage of learning. She offered support through the 5 months I was learning and I never felt I could do it. She filled me with confidence and as a result I passed first time!! Thanks again Naseen.”
- Jane Cook
★☆☆☆☆
“My friend had similar -poor- experience about Warrington Test centre. I am not sure whether Christina is referring to the same lady. During test ,in Self drive session , his wife was about to take a wrong turn at roundabout. But instead of allowing her to correct her mistake by taking another round , the lady turn her wheels to take the correct exit and marked it as a major mistake. At other place, when she was waiting at signal -while moving at green light her car stopped and she immediately started engine and drove off. At this point also she marked it as a Major mistake. From my knowledge both of these incidence are minor mistake. In fact after this incident my friend wife is afraid of that lady. ..... I am not sure if anybody had similar experience with this test centre....”
- Sandy
★★★★★
“I recently passed, first time with Sue from Drive 4 Life. Sue is an excellent instructor, very friendly, professional, and patient. She never tired of covering areas I needed extra help with. Sue uses modern techniques to teach, and I was so helpful with my nerves! I would highly recommend her.”
- Lauren Chapman
★☆☆☆☆
“I am absolutely indignant! In the confirmation email you provided the address which appeared to be the wrong place, it's a construction site at the moment. And it's NOT Middlesex House. There were also directions to the center in the email, but since I don't know the city at all, why would I ever assume it is a different destination? I arrived at the train station in Stevenage more than an hour before my test time and still failed to come to the center on time! And then there are NO any contact details or phone numbers to contact you. I'll have to book another day now and obviously there's no hope to get a refund. A day off work was wasted too due to your amazing service.”
- Svitlana
★★★★★
“Passed my driving test second time at woodgreen very nice instructor made me feel very comfortable”
- Mon
★★★★★
“I had my test today and my driving examiner was absolutely wonderful. The instructions he gave me were clear and straight forward and I felt relax and happy in a car. I made few mistakes but passed my test anyway. Thank you S.V.C - you are my favourite person!”
- Tanya
★☆☆☆☆
“Rude examiners, late to take my student out on the test, no conversation throughout the test as well as openly saying that if someone gets a question wrong to begin with they're 'as good as failed' in their eyes and they'll be looking to find reasons not to pass you (the examiners own words) Gave one of my student no reasoning as to why they failed their test and when they tried to explain it to me made no sense at all how they did it, will not be using this centre for any of my future students as it certainly isn't worth the 4 month wait for tests as well as the waste of money due to them looking to fail you anyway, better off at Cowley road if you're looking to go in Cambridge.”
- Steve's Driving School
★☆☆☆☆
“I been told that Wigston's examiners are horrible but because I was so time limited I booked there and I failed 3 times. My driving instructor always was with me on the exams and he was surprised himself because the faults they gave me. After all this terrible exprerience I went to an other centre and I have passed at my first attempt .”
- Tam
★☆☆☆☆
“The examiner was very very rude”
- Sara
★☆☆☆☆
“Take my advice, avoid this test centre. The statistics alone should be warning enough. Poor drivers will ruin your test for you, Leighton Buzzard is the better local option.”
- Ben
★★★★★
“I gave precticall car test on Saturday the examinar failed me because I did major mistake to turn right from the test centre road to turning right 'when I was ready to turn right there is a car coming from pollards hill side towards me and he wave the hand to pass and I pass but examinar said you should be wait there and then pass I really disappointed but the examiner was so nice to me”
- tasawwar iqbal
★★★★★
“The test centre is well kept and tidy, we weren't there for long before my examiner come out. She was lovely and really put me at ease about my test as I was nervous (like anyone would be) she was professional and she made a little conversation, which again put me at ease but I had to concentrate. My test route I feel was up to my ability, I bit challenging but not too hard, I went through storfold and on the a507, and obviously through letchworth. So a very mixed test route just so my examiner could see my ability to drive on different types of roads. She was obviously happy that I could drive on my own because she passed me with only 2 minors!”
- Charmaine
★★★☆☆
“The examiner was good, routes however, were almost alien because my instructor didn't take me through most routes. Very steep gradients at points.”
- Katerina
★☆☆☆☆
“Absolute disgrace you only pass with luck here they dont even look at your driving. Its just who they feel should pass, pass them ive lost trust in them. They should have in car cameras that way you can prove if the examiner being fair or not”
- ruq
★☆☆☆☆
“Examiner was so harsh and had to fail me for a manoeuvre why because I should have driven back to where I started for a car to pass. The driver was waiting for me to complete the manouvre”
- Maayaa
★☆☆☆☆
“I had a very bad experience at slough test centre, my examiner was extremely unfriendly and was very intimidating. She made me very nervous and was very unfair. She failed me on something which I do not consider, neither did my instructor consider it a fail. I now have to wait till January to take my test. I do not think they should have staff working for them with no people skills as they know people who are taking there test are extremely nervous.”
- anonomous
★☆☆☆☆
“Horrible horrible horrible. Horrible examiner's rude and just nasty.”
- Sally
★★★☆☆
“I failed my test a few times here, but through fault of my own. The best and fairest examiners are Simon, Richard & Mark. Alan can be a bit funny, but it shouldn't matter who your examiner is, just be calm & confident and hopefully you will pass!”
- Me
★☆☆☆☆
“I utterly gutted with the male examiner that conducted my test. It seem so concerned about mirrors than the whole driving test itself. He faulted me for not following the M-S-M religiously which I did do almost simultaneously. He was rude, unfriendly and turned himself to a mini god.”
- john Gold
★☆☆☆☆
“Why is the booking reception lady so rude - unsmiling, no please or thank you when taking your details and the "gentleman" who logs on the computers so similarly rude??? Candidates are already apprehensive and these people just make the experience of attending the test at Watford so much more of an ordeal. Give them a course in good customer service asap!!!”
- BP
★☆☆☆☆
“Got there and was told very rudely that my test was cancelled and rescheduled! They gave me the number that they had been ringing and it wasn't even close to my number. They said they had no answer, so why no email? It was booked for a day I can't do due to work commitments. I just feel very embarrassed as it was in front of a room full of people, wasted time and money on the lesson before the test. Not very happy at all. Inconsiderate staff”
- Sally
★★★★★
“I passed my driving test first time yesterday after 30 hours with my instructor, Imran. He has been a great teacher and very patient! My lessons were structured around Go2pass' progress sheet, which showed me how I was improving every week. Would definitely recommend to all new learners!”
- Kara
★☆☆☆☆
“failed test as male examiner mumbled instructions which could not be heard and i ended up in a culd e sac..he then resorted to swearing and muttering under his breath which made me feel uneasy and anxious for the rest of test..what a totally horrible man he was i hope i dont get him again ...others beware!!!!!!!!”
- l waters
★☆☆☆☆
“Worst worst driving center and very mean examiners!!!!! Hell Hell . Anti social too----- very cold hearted”
- Irene
★★☆☆☆
“I would just like to say that although I have passed my test now, it took me 4 attempts. The first one was silly by me and I knew I failed. However, the second one was unfair and really harsh by the examiner. Paul his name was and my third driving test examiner was John. Now, I don't know if he still works there, but he was very rude to me when I failed the test. Just so they know, it isn't easy the test and so i'd like to complain about how rude he was about me making 2 serious faults. Luckily, I have passed now, but it did upset me and I do have Aspergers Syndrome. So, please can all examiners, be nicer to the people having their test. So yes, I did not like John and I have message for him: Loser I've passed now, you thought I was a bad driver didn't you?! But anyway, this doesn't matter to me anymore as I've passed. I am just trying to help others, as I do actually care for most people due to my Aspergets.”
- Mr A Unknown
★☆☆☆☆
“Why have fog lights on a car o so u can drive in fog not cancel my test”
- tom Thurling
★★☆☆☆
“Friendly examiner was taken on routes I'd never been with my instructor... Hyde and Denton area. Make sure your instructor takes you around these areas!”
- Barbara
★★★★☆
“Good test centre. Passed my test first time. Oh yeah!”
- Dave
★★★★★
“Just passed u driving test, lovely examiner very friendly, made me feel at ease. The test route was fine, independent drive was easy. Would defiantly recommend this test centre”
- Emma
★★☆☆☆
“I found the test center its self to be plesent how ever the examiner i had my test with i felt conducted herself poorly also put undue pressure on me whilst making my already nervous self extreamly anxious. I have taken driving tests before an never has an examiner made me feel so nervous anxious to the point i was physically shaking never before has an examiner tutted huffed and puft or threw there self forward restricting my view of the road never before had i been asked to reverse park round a car on a busy road with traffic and when i expressed that this didnt feel safe for me to do the reply i got was i want you to park there that is where i want you to park this car. Im sorry but how this woman is a examiner the way she conducts herself is beyound me.”
- mrs smith
★☆☆☆☆
“The staff are so rude and grumpy! It was easy to find”
- Kim
★☆☆☆☆
“I had an Asian examiner and I couldn't hear him properly whilst I was driving so I failed my test and he was really Rude too”
- Jade Martin
★☆☆☆☆
“bunch of ignorants...waiste of money and time”
- james brown
★☆☆☆☆
“NO AVALIBLE TESTS TILL NEXT YEAR! I have a job and college to get to and it costs me £5 A DAY! For the bus!”
- Jack Napair
★★★★★
“Thé test route i got was really Nice and thé examiner called saddique was really Nice and friendly , however i failed in reversing in thé corner, thé corners in chingord really terrible”
- martha
★★☆☆☆
“Failed my 5th driving test today. On my last driving test I had one majour... No minors, the examiner told me when I had made the error, if no cars had been around he would have let it go.. He then went on to tell me that he had no advice to give me as I am a very confident driver, wished me luck and then left. Today I got 2 majors for things that I have never been told to do when driving before or have never previously got marked down for. Going to be taking my test elsewhere”
- Anon
★★☆☆☆
“Passed on fourth attempt. Only experienced two nice examiners out of the four and one of them failed me for no reason. Routes are hard and there is a 2 and a half month wait in between tests”
- Lauren
★☆☆☆☆
“i have take 6 tests at Loughton test centre, failing all of them, and have come to the conclusion that the whole thing is a fix to get more money. I am 18 with a black 1.2 vauxhall Corsa. I know that may come across as a boy racer but i can assure you that i am far from it. After having taken the 5 previous tests in my instructors car (a mini cooper) i decided to take my car as i have learners insurance on it and had become very familiar with it over the past couple weeks. I arrived at Loughton, taking part in the test i found myself at the end having driven perfectly throughout only to find that i have failed for being close to a lorry apparently. I am dead certain i didn't see a lorry for the entire test and that the driving test examiner (Tony) had failed me for no particular reason. So there goes another £62 down the drain to fund another person to fail their test.”
- Louis Bennett
★☆☆☆☆
“I failed my test due to been in the wrong lane due to no fault of my own. I had my indicator on to switch lanes although there was no available spaces to manovar into. My driving assor failed me for this when it wasn't my fault. Although they then passed another person doing 40mph in a 70 zone! I think this is out of order!”
- Brooke
★☆☆☆☆
“The women examiner is really wicked because today I had my driving test and everything when fine ,until the lady decided to fail me saying when I did my reverse parking in the bay that I left some space at the back between the kerb and my car.that was not enough reason to fail me on even my driver instructor has to tell her that the decision to fail me was too harsh.erith centre are wicked examiners”
- Osas dan
★☆☆☆☆
“I could rant about this place for a very, very long time. But to be blunt, and very clear to all, your examiner depends on your likelihood to pass at this driving centre, currently have re-booked my test miles away. I remember seeing my examiner leaving the room, looking really unhappy, on a relatively nice day, and in my heart, I already knew that I had failed. Another £100 thrown away, because someone refuses to offer a fair test. I took 35 lessons, to ensure I'd pass with no problem, my driving instructor said I am an exceptional driver, and after the first two times failing with 1 fault, on my 3rd occasion I failed with 3 faults, despite taking a number of extra lessons, sound logical to you? Me neither, especially when you have failed within 10 minutes, on things you have never even received minors for before. 100% agree with the proceeding comments. Look some-where else.”
- Mr King
★★☆☆☆
“Honestly failed miserably the examiner was lovely but the roundabout right outside the test centre is a living nightmare my confidence for driving is gone I ve had over 40 lessons and still don't feel the confidence to get behind the wheel”
- Ravi
★★★★★
“To be honest,didn't even feel like a test. Samir the examiner treated me with so much respect. Passed first time! Fact that he was good looking didn't help though!”
- Sarah
★★★★★
“i gave the examiner £20 and he gave me a pass hahhahah”
- normon
★☆☆☆☆
“I had the same examiner the same time three times. Each time they had grabbed the wheel unnecessarily. I honestly lost a lot of confidence because of that.”
- B.
★☆☆☆☆
“Unfortunately I received an email 3 hours before my practical driving test informing me that it had been cancelled. Absolute appalling service. I now also have to pay my driving instructor for vehicle hire that I'm not even using. I'm so gutted that this has happened. However, my test has been re-booked in a weeks time which I'm grateful for but I'm still unhappy with this service.”
- Charlotte Wilkins
★☆☆☆☆
“I have recently attempt road test for g-2 lisence at Peterborough. The location ( road test route) is so confusing and conjusted.Roads are too curvy and narrow.Besides that the examiner named Andrea # 021 was very rude.EVen at the end of the test she closed the car doors very badly seems like angry.SHe asked me to do parallel parking on the main road.”
- Zehra
★★★★★
“Took 5 attempts but on the fifth I have the greatest examiner ever. She was so cheerful and helped calm my nerves.”
- SM
★★☆☆☆
“Im writing to complain as my practical driving test was cancelled just the day before I was supposed to take it.How disrespectful is that????? Knowing how stressful taking the test already is!!!! Im disgusted”
- Sylwia Ciecierska
★☆☆☆☆
“My test was booked for today at 12.30. I planned to catch the 11.34 from Great Malvern. Before I left I checked that train was running; however when I arrived at the station it was cancelled. The next train was the 12.10. I caught that train, but unfortunately it was delayed with the result that I arrived at Worcester Foregate Street at 12.37. I ran all the way to the test centre and was very out of breath and upset when I arrived. I was told off for being late. When I explained I was told there had been no other complaints about trains. I took this to mean they didn't believe me, especially as they said if I had to take the test again not to be late again. I was very upset and flustered and no-one suggested I should sit and compose myself before taking the test. I was coughing a lot from running in cold air throughout the test and no-one offered me water. I was made to feel I was causing trouble. I passed the theory part of the test but failed the hazard perception aspect by one mark. I am sure this is because I was so upset. It would have made so much difference to me, and caused the staff no inconvenience, to have been kinder to me. There has obviously been torrential rain today and high winds yesterday. If the staff were interested in checking they will have found the train disruption I have described. There was no need to make me feel so bad.”
- Molly
★☆☆☆☆
“Hello guys ! I had a lady examiner in Winchester driving school. She was so sarcastic and nervous... Also she was yelling at me. I'm going to complain about it.”
- Tata
★☆☆☆☆
“My test was cancelled due to strike not my fault but I have been penalised as now I have to wait till the middle of Jan 2016 this is just not fair”
- Annabell
★☆☆☆☆
“Did my test with a man called Paul...from the word go didn't like him offered a hand shake as we greeted then told me he doesn't shake hands then told me to go to my left as i did he shouted I've just said right..did test then at end told me I had failed coz I clipped a bin which wind blew onto car give me test paper threw it on my lap then just walked out of car very very rude man letting the company down...met other instructors there all very pleasant and very welcoming”
- Dean kelly
★☆☆☆☆
“Awful. I have had the same examiner twice who has failed me both times for minor driver errors. The examiner is called Mark and he has now wasted over £250+ of my money by failing me for the bare minimum. On my first test he in fact screamed at me because i missed a turning, which was very upsetting and scary for me, being nervous anyway. I believe he has had a lot of other complaints about him and i hope he is soon to be sacked for his disgusting attitude, rudeness and the vile person he is.”
- Courtney
★☆☆☆☆
“3 times I got the same examinator and I was not happy, he was making me nervous. Pity I can't choose male or female examinator.”
- Ann
★☆☆☆☆
“Turned up on time but they told me that they had closed.”
- Unknown
★☆☆☆☆
“Failed by Gareth for apparently not looking but my instructor was in the car and saw me look and said it was a perfect drive he slammed the beaks so hard I have marks on my neck from the seat belt will be appealing this but doesn't change the verdict hope he's happy having that tiny bit of power”
- Becci
★★★★★
“Just passed my test today at first attempt with 30 lessons.The examiner Trevor was very friendly and made me feel comfortable. Also, I don't think that examiner are racists there because they are from all different backgrounds and you are assessed over ability not race. However, the test route can be hard during rush hours and narrow roads can make it harder. Would be ideal to get extra practice before test.”
- Hina
★★★★★
“Passed at first time. So happy. Examiner was very friendly and the test route was easy. Had to do corner reverse and traffic made it a bit hard. Overall very happy and highly recommend test centre”
- Syeda
★☆☆☆☆
“The test routes are easily grasped and straight forward. Initially I thought the examiner I had was going to be nice, polite and calming However, this specific examiner was rude, arrogant and belittled me during the test, making me feel incredibly uncomfortable whilst driving. On two occasions she had even laughed at me whilst driving. Quite frankly it's put me off driving for the foreseeable future. Learners shouldn't be made to feel like this.”
- Tom
★☆☆☆☆
“Striked on my test date, all plans and money spent, thanks for that!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hope you don't get what your after!!!”
- strike
★☆☆☆☆
“I had the lady examiner, I think her name was Tina. As soon as I drove into the driving test centre the examiners were judging me through the window because of my car, from that instant I felt as if I had immediately failed. As she came to get me from the room she looked me up and down, she kept calling me by the wrong name even though I asked her numerous times not too, which made it confusing when she was giving me directions. There was a moment on a mini roundabout when I hesitated slightly she tutted at me which completely unnerved me, I then edged forward slightly, not past the white line, and she screamed at me too stop because she thought I was about to go, which I wasn't. Every single time I got a minor she scraped he pen to make it obvious, despite how uncomfortable I was, which I am in no uncertain terms she could see. As a law student I think this type of treatment is unfair, I am perfectly well aware that a lot of teenagers shouldn't pass their driving test, but making somebody feel uncomfortable makes the driving test almost unbearable. I felt as if I was pre judged due to my car and other aspects such as what I looked like. I will be doing my next test in Southampton too avoid this woman.”
- Gabriella
★☆☆☆☆
“Difficult to find. Unhelpful staff. 20 miles journey each way and no facilities and nowhere to wait. Had to stand outside in cold and dark, in an unfamiliar city. Complete nightmare. Thank god it was a pass and we don't have to go through that nightmare again.”
- Joanne
★★★☆☆
“I passed my test but the examiner I had was not friendly at all, she didn't put me at ease at all, and made me feel like I was a bad driver. She didn't once smile at me either. Was quite upset with the whole experience, I think the test examiners should be given training on how to be more considerate and understanding towards their candidate. Not a happy pass. Parking was awful outside too, there were 10 learner cars who arrived all at once and such a narrow road too made it very difficult to park.”
- A
★☆☆☆☆
“Waste of time. Turned up for my bike test and the examiner never turned up? They could have let me know. Now iv rebooked it there on strike and say turn up any way ? Surely they will know wether its on or not”
- Jack broadhead
★☆☆☆☆
“Extremely unfriendly instructor who made no effort to put me at ease, behaved as if he had no interest in being there”
- Max Murray
★☆☆☆☆
“Poor , especially Nigel who was very rude and patronising I would not advise any one to be In the same car as him.”
- Sandra bell
★★★☆☆
“Examiner was very friendly and made me feel very at ease, however I was failed for the most minor reason, (which I have since been told by 2 separate driving instructors should have been classed as a minor fault not a serious).”
- Georgia
★☆☆☆☆
“My daughter was treated extremely unfairly by a miserable woman instructor saying she failed because she drove too slow 4 times; how is that ever possible in a 30 mile an hour road? She passed everything else so makes you wonder if this is fixed!? Disgraceful.”
- Heather
★★★☆☆
“I failed few times, second time examiner was too stickt and sarcastic”
- Bolyn
★★★★★
“I later found out that I had the boss as my examiner, Gary his name was. Got to say he was a top bloke”
- Tom
★☆☆☆☆
“terrible test centre, only there to take your money!”
- jim
★★☆☆☆
“Facilities and building clean and accessible all in formation sET out on leaflets and posters ......went for motorcycle MOD 1 test and was failed for a reason me and my driving instructor could not understand....examiner was nice but failed me or apparently missing the last cone during a slow ride menouver (slalom) but my control over the bike and transition from the slalom to a figure of 8 was smoothe and controlled, quote from the examiner to my instructor was "his riding was faultless", so apparently missing the last cone in a slalom and showing complete control over the bike with smoothe movement is a serious fault and not a rider error of navigation fault (minor).....I do not understand how me doing this is classed as a serious error and can put me and others in risk as this is not something that is done on public roads.......this is a fault neither me or my instructor have ever came across and think this was not conducted fairly....I would be completely fine with a minor as long as it was explained to me but it was not explained why I failed, just what I did.......I would expect to get a fail on a speed run, emergency stop or avoidence as they are high risk menouver and if conducted incorrect can result in serious injury.....I just don't understand how my riding can be utterly faultless and get i failed”
- Jack Jones
★☆☆☆☆
“My examiner was very rude to me from the first moment he came in the room to ask me to sign the papers. He was speaking very fast and unclear, not allowing me to understand completely what he is saying. And when I asked him very politely to speak a bit slower so it would be more clear, he accused me of not being able to speak and understand English. He made me so stressed throughout the test with his behavior that he made me cry. He continued shouting at me to pull myself together and continue. It was an awful experience and I don't think he should be allow to continue with this behavior with other people.”
- Saminoo
★☆☆☆☆
“Had a brutal time here with one examiner that I won't name. Went and passed at Bishop's Stortford after.”
- Stephen
★★★★★
“I passed first time, even though I was told the woman would fail me, she always fails young male divers on their first test, and I passed! (This was many years ago, I am sure things have changed a little)”
- Chris Smith
★☆☆☆☆
“Not good To get to a test center and be told for a second time that your test has been canceled. Once is bad enough. TWICE IS NOT FAIR !!”
- Upset mum
★★☆☆☆
“Examiner was very good, but I don't feel my instructor had taken me on enough routes. The first time I came across the 50mph road was on my test! And I had only been on the 40mph roads twice. I'm changing instructors- I wish I had done it sooner.”
- Keisha
★★★★★
“Very good service and a nice instructor who will do everything he can to fit you in at the time you give, you can ask him anything you are unsure about and can also have a great laugh, personally I would recommend Afzal School of Motoring to anyone who wants to learn how to drive.”
- Anonymous
★☆☆☆☆
“i had a lady examiner and she wasnt nice to me.”
- Guni
★☆☆☆☆
“Its ok for these to cancel your test the day before but if something happened the over side it's doesn't matter it has to be 3 working days before, bang out of order this place !!!!!”
- Louisa
★★★★★
“My examinar Kevin made me feel at ease on my test, with light conversation, which I feel helped to relieve my nerves and pass on 18th December 2015 Thank you Kevin”
- nade
★☆☆☆☆
“i failed.Had woman examiner and she was to be honest a bit rude as she was shouting a lot through the way...”
- Alex
★☆☆☆☆
“Had 3 test already and failed all, the examiners are not friendly at all and they are too tough. Was nt expecting all these despite the fact pple say they have a good pass rate.”
- Olu
★☆☆☆☆
“Terrible examiners,first of all my one was absolutely patronising,very dictatorial, of course he failed me but I'm afraid to go back here,will search for a different test centre!”
- Aminah
★☆☆☆☆
“i had a driving test a few weeks ago. I had a male examinor. Also made me feel so uncomfortable with his negative energy coming from him, no dialogue didnt make me feel relaxed.didnt ask any questions at all to ease the tention in the air. This chap wasnt pleasant at all .Dont know what his problem was might have something to do with industrial action but need to sort out hisr issues with positivity. As soon as i saw him i knew i wont pass. Its just awfull when there is somebody sitting next to you who is oozing with negativity. You will see exactly same comments left as other experiences with lady examiner at Winchester Driving Test Centre. Seriously avoid taking any test at this centre you will FAIL!”
- Tony
★☆☆☆☆
“Failed on what should have been a minor, with an examiner who was grumpy and mumbled”
- Ravi
★☆☆☆☆
“this is the second time my grandson has turned up to take his driving test, only to get there and it has been cancelled, this really is not good enough, you could have at least phoned him and let him know it was cancelled, so lets hope you get yourself sorted and hopefully get him retested as soon as possible. a very upset grandma.”
- compton
★☆☆☆☆
“I had my test today and failed the examiner was horrible like an old school mistress made me fell very uncomfortable all through the test hope I don't get her ever again old dragon”
- Penny
★☆☆☆☆
“I had a female examiner called Deb**e, she was very cold souled and was patronizing, felt she was sarcastic when telling me stuff. Not going there again”
- Anon
★☆☆☆☆
“Wicked examiner, failed me for being too close to a parked car when about to enter the test centre. if he had made up his mind should have found a proper reason. Although 8 months pregnant, absolutely gutted.”
- rora
★★★★★
“Passed first time with Christine Sept 14 after only 20 lessons, I cannot recommend her highly enough.”
- VB
★☆☆☆☆
“The examiner was rude and obnoxious. He didn't go through any of my minor marks with me, no explanations or advice! Had his elbow in the way through most of the test which made it hard for me to change gear! Not what you want when your nervous enough. Awful experience that I don't wish to repeat anytime soon.”
- Amber Thompson
★☆☆☆☆
“Examiners in Thornbury Bradford. Are very strict. They will fail you for some stupid s***.”
- Makaveli
★☆☆☆☆
“AVOID AVOID AVOID!!!!! AVOID this test centre FOR YOUR OWN SAKE, Examiners are totally and Extremely RACIST. They will fail you on the basis of your skin colour, race, and if you are Non-British white you will still Fail here, regardless of your driving. They will go above and beyond to fail you, but their most common practice is to just tap the stiring wheel (not really doing anything but is seen as intervention by the examiner and imidiate fail) When you question them they get snarly and assy. All the non-white English people I spoke to, said it took them an average of 3-4 attempts. One woman was a bus driver in her country, failed 3 times, until she did her test elsewhere and passed first time without a single minus point and now she is a bus driver (so you mean to say the bus driving test is easier than a standard driving test!!!! Most people will not want to believe that they failed not on the basis of their driving but racism, but that's exactly what you will fail on. And people need to start reviewing this test centre online other wise they will just keep getting away with this. The DVLA complaints procedure is a pile of crap, because when it comes to the driving test it's you (an armature driver) against an examiner (a racist expert) who has all the control, because unless you rig your exam car full of cameras you are unable to prove your point. AVOID THIS DRIVING CENTRE... They do more harm than good, they will take your money and leave you demoralised, making you an even worst driver th other times you take your test. You will fundamentally you will fail on the basis of racism, but they will say it was dangerous driving. I only gave them 1 star because nothing wasn't an option. Horrible bunch of people the examiners at stevenage.”
- Lisa
★☆☆☆☆
“Very bad test centre. I heard from many people, that examiners fail you on purpose. They make a money. Don't chose this centre!!!”
- ana
★☆☆☆☆
“first time I sat my test I had instructor in back seat of the car. I saw no faults in my driving an neither did my instructor. the examiner failed me an refused to give me an explanation on where I went wrong and why?! he told me I cant tell you that. you failed! very rude man. second time I had a different examiner he made me feel very comfortable I failed second time but I knew where I went wrong he even explained to me.”
- Natalie
★★★★☆
“Located next to iceland and directly opposite the bus stop the staff are very serious about all aspects of the theory and act as expected but also made me feel warm and comfortable they did all required checks and even wished me the best of luck and a happy christmas it surely was because the third time i attended i passed my theory my best advice is take your provisional licence and wear a jumper or t-shirt jackets and all items have to be placed in a locker and all electrical items switched off also i would like to add the highway code and know your signs books were very related to the questions i recommend reading these before any theory test and i wish you the best of luck”
- Sean Mccoll
★☆☆☆☆
“Odd. Twice now I have failed at Erith on a single serious fault. Both instances my instructor, in the car with me, said there was no reason to fail me. Apparently they share examiners with Belvedere...”
- CS
★☆☆☆☆
“I am extremely disheartened my examiner (Surname edited to initial 'C') failed me due to driving too slow at 17mph on a 30mph road I told him i thought it was 20mph and I picked up my speed straight away. Took me to dual carriageway in which I drove at 45-50mph. I really believe I was failed unjustly I could tell he was going to fail me even before I started my test! Maybe wansted rumours are all true!”
- Sammy
★☆☆☆☆
“I wouldnt recommend anyone to go to the galashiels test centre because they managed to fail me for not indicating when im going straight strange but true and because of other road users if someone makes a mistake whilst your near that area youll automatically be blamed and failed even though it has nothing to do with you itll be your fault because thats how they operate very disappointed in the service i recieved”
- sean mccoll
★☆☆☆☆
“tony failed me for beeing half way on the other side of the road when emerging”
- ben
★☆☆☆☆
“horrific experiences here had two instructors shout at me constantly for things my instructor said he would have been fine about.”
- C White
★★★★★
“I passed first time!! The examiner i had was very friendly and kind, he made my nerves go away. Thanks Siman”
- Zak
★★★★★
“Passed on my second attempt at this Center Vic made me feel so comfortable and he was a lovely man! Thanks”
- Chelsea
★★★★★
“Today I passed my test first time after learning to drive through the go2pass school. My instructor Julian was a great teacher and very patient he also makes you feel really comfortable throughout. I cannot thank him enough.”
- Simone quinn
★☆☆☆☆
“Horrible and outdated staff”
- Disgusting
★★★★★
“Thank you to Craig for passing me today! you were a very friendly examiner who put me at ease! i am so happy and grateful to have passed”
- suzanne
★★★★★
“I would give 5 stars - Friends lemme tell u 1 thing first please dont ever think that your examiner is there to fail you , get that out of your mind . I passed in the second attempt but i never blame my 1st examiner his name is Terry . He is such a nice person and through out my exam he helped me but still i failed . It was my mistake that i didnt stop at one pedestrain which was actually very serious so how do i expect him to pass me ? . Second time i was with one lady examiner and her name is initials 'S.S'. Am so blessed to have her as my examiner bcoz she is such a lovely lady and very very friendly . I would say that she is there to push any person to pass bcoz she will ease off your nervous and make people very comfort . S.S. and Terry if you reading this please take my regards and i would like to thank you for being so friendly and kind . I LOVE YOU. If you planning to learn in Good Mayes , barking the best instructor to contact is Mr.K. In one word dont expect him to be nice with u bcoz he will beat u to pass the exam . I love him sooooo much . Good hearted and he is very honest . Inst reg 166626 Thank you S.S & kayani”
- vijay gajapathi
★★☆☆☆
“There are no test routes for Hemel”
- April
★★★☆☆
“I passed my test fourth time in Winchester and although it took time (and more money!) It has made me a better driver. Part of me wishes I just went somewhere else to take my test but If you can pass in Winchester, you're a pretty good driver. But it was very frustrating failing each time so if you're in a rush to pass, don't learn in Winchester!!”
- Fi
★★★★★
“Highly recommend my examiner was Karen ,calm friendly”
- lisa
★★★★★
“Examiner DANIEL was very friendly,Engaged in light conversation that helped to relive my nerves and pass. Thank you,”
- Feda Ahmadi
★☆☆☆☆
“Failed, completely my own fault I accept that. However examiner continued to do his best to intimidate me, felt uncomfortable the whole time and it's really put me off driving. Arrogant.”
- anon
★☆☆☆☆
“Examiners need to be understanding, a bit more friendly i find the examiners very rude they need to be understanding of students when panicking”
- tasha
★☆☆☆☆
“Female examiner gave late instructions, had sun visor down which made reading signs difficult and wasn't friendly in my eyes. No surprise that she failed me I sensed she would before the test even started”
- Charlotte
★☆☆☆☆
“I am sure that Examiner are make their mind before test.They just touch your stering while in traffic and fail you.They have a revenue targets”
- Pery
★★★★★
“Nice centre, I liked the routes. Failed first time (expected that) The second time there was a DVSA strike, only found out on the day. Luckily the only examiner they had chose my test sheet. Ended up doing the same manouvere as I did in the first test. Bit of a mix up as I passed but was rebooked for another test in March (examiner was a stand in and was busy due to cancelling tests and taking others out etc) but got it sorted. Only real issue is that it is on a 60mph road so you need to be careful when emerging.”
- Kayleigh Fisher
★☆☆☆☆
“Made to stand outside in rain prior to test. Apparently we would be a fire hazard in the seats in the waiting area.”
- Andy
★★★★☆
“Was more easy than I expect it , it was in wood green at 2 pm was raining heavily , I got into the car the examiner check the car after he got into the passenger seat , asked me tel me question , that I did well , after I drove off the centre left side through the residential roads was all goods , I did pp parking was good but I reverse too close to the car next to me , apparently was a dangerous mistake , I drove off to independent driving well road was 20mh I did 30mh was breaking the law I been told off by the examiner , in that moment I new I fail , drove back to the centre and bay park , examiner looked st me saying sorry to inform you you haven't passed this time ,”
- Amel
★☆☆☆☆
“Failed for nothing to this quota i will tell people to go bolton for there test thay all need sacking at bury”
- triki
★☆☆☆☆
“I've done my test 3 times now and failed each one on something so STUPID!!!!! 1st - he touched my steering wheel saying I was to close to a car which this was not right as I know for a fact I've never had a problem with that before 2) fail on bay parking, because I wasn't in the lines but as I went to move forward and reverse back so I was in the lines and he told me to stop 3) I had already stopped at a zebra crossing and she then put her brakes down just after me saying that I never stopped which had already stopped the car to allow people to cross - also she mentioned that I wasn't checking my mirrors which I do because I speak to my self saying mirrors signal manoeuvre so unless she couldn't see my eyes through my glasses, just stupid if you ask me. I would complain about this test centre as it's the most stupid test centre I know and what I've read aswell makes me feel that they are doing these things on purpose and in my opinion they need to all be examined themselves as they obviously don't know what they are doing !!! I am so annoyed at this test centre and I think it's time it got proper examiners in to do the job proper!!!! Proper joke!!!!”
- Chloe
★☆☆☆☆
“Bad experience at this center the hgv test is a big con,, examiners admit the road signs are layed out incorrect on the test routes,, twice been cut up by drivers following these signs leading to a fail and at £400 a retest nobody gives a s**t would not recommend this place unless you like giving your money away for free”
- D
★★★★★
“Was very nervous, and my driving examiner put me at ease, was friendly if it wasn't for that I don't think I'd have passed as I think my nerves would have got the better of me!! So thank you 🙂”
- Shar
★☆☆☆☆
“I had two awful tests there, where I started confidently and cautious, but the examiner grabbed the wheel both times, unnecessarily and I could feel her nerves, which made the atmosphere tense and intimidating, thus making me lose confidence.”
- Gab
★☆☆☆☆
“I had taken my test the 6th times in this Tilbury test centre, I gave my last chance a goal to give a test in this centre as I believe my judgement was wrong towards the examiner due to my skin colour and I'm with a black driving instructor with me. The last test I have been taken the examiner fail me for no reason. He didn't even give a little more patience with me and my driving instructor explain what is the major. He just walk away with an arrogant attitude. Not highly recommended for those of you want to take test in this tilbury centre, very strict, unfriendly examiner, we are human can't be a professional driver.”
- AM
★☆☆☆☆
“Dont take your test here, there rude and want to fail you!”
- c
★★☆☆☆
“The Examiner (Surname edited to initial 'C') has a thing for failing people for being over cautious. He failed me because I was too slow. I took a few seconds more to get to the appropriate speed but kept to my left lane, which is the learners lane taught during driving lessons. But he was bothered by cars over taking me from the right in the fast lane. Hope the authorities read this and do review the quality of assessment.”
- Danny
★★☆☆☆
“My examiner Tony failed for passing to close to an parked car while exiting a roundabout. IMHO an arbitrary error which could have been marked as a minor. So I feel like I was failed to earn money/meet quota for the test center. I have held a foreign licence for 25+ years and am an experienced driver.”
- Slappy Schecktein
★★☆☆☆
“I had my driving test last week and I have failed just because of one major mistake : ( Over all my experience was ok but thing which I am really not happy about it the examiner was rude and abrupt not even a smile on his face and was not supportive at all, by saying supportive means not that he should guide or help passing the test but just good customer service and a smile that is helpful to be comfortable and not to scare and make nervous. My request is from all examiners is to please keep this in your mind we spend lots of money for driving lessons to get pass but not to see your angry and extremely uncomfortable environment. I hope that you change this attitude. Regards.”
- Maria
★★★★☆
“The centre has the necessary facilities. I passed the test in first attempt after having taken many lessons until I felt confident. The examiner obviously didn't talk and just mentioned his name and took me for the test. But probably that is how they are trained to be when testing the candidate for driving skills.”
- rini
★★☆☆☆
“The examiner took me on the Madingley Road route instead of Chesterton which was the one I had been preparing for because she didn't know the route..! Needless to say I failed and you are not even given a chance to voice your concerns. Not impressed.”
- K.a
★☆☆☆☆
“this is my 4 failed egzam in loughton.no more loughton:(((”
- sarpis
★☆☆☆☆
“Had the worst examiner, who was shouting at me when I went the wrong way. Just want to let everyone know don't book your test in harehills they have the worst examiners that make you feel nervous by screaming and getting annoyed when you go wrong way. I never had anyone shout at me while driving, my body was shaking and didn't feel safe with him in the car. I found it so difficult to drive because of this matter. He also made me drive 15minutes extra which I don't think is fair. Please whoever is thinking of booking their test don't book it here.”
- Karin Kulenova
★★★☆☆
“I'm fail 3 times already in Wanstead but I don't blame examiners because I never have bad experience with examiner as passenger, but busy roundabouts mean you have to know how to do according to rules and safety, I'm fail for going slow as well but my instructor who did come on test said my speed was causing problems for other people behind cos I was trying to impress examiner by being safe”
- Syed Mahmood
★★★★★
“Couldn't of asked for a better examiner totally fair and calming at all times put me at ease as I was a nervous wreck, thank you”
- Katie
★☆☆☆☆
“Absolutely awful place, highly encourage anyone learning to drive not to take their Practical Test here. The routes are obviously chosen very carefully, there is one route where there are missing speed signs so they can mark you for going to fast - even though you're within the law... General advice would be to avoid like the plague!”
- Anon
★★★★★
“My brother had his driving test today at Farnborough test centre. His examiner was Helen B. She was absolutely brilliant! Very friendly and instantly calmed his nerves (and mine)!”
- Yvonne Vermaak
★☆☆☆☆
“The instructor was very rude, looked down on me, didn't once make me feel at ease. Was very rude and off putting . He didn't reassure me nor introduce him self. He had failed me from the moment I walked out”
- Jodie corbett
★☆☆☆☆
“my partner could not find the test center wich lead to him missing his test nothing tells you what part of invictor house it is at very poorly maped out.”
- Amy
★☆☆☆☆
“Examiners are very rude and unfair. Freddy and mark both bad examiners if you have them make sure you are on TOP”
- James
★☆☆☆☆
“If I could give a zero star rating I would, rude examiner, highly unprofessional, no wonder Widnes have such a low pass rate with examiners talking to you and making rude comments throughout”
- Chelsea morgan
★☆☆☆☆
“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
★★☆☆☆
“I have failed my test twice at bromsgrove now I have had the same examiner on both tests. I don't understand why I failed as I done everything to my best standard and shown that I can drive safely and still failed !”
- Nicole
★☆☆☆☆
“I had a lady examiner and can I just say her attitude about her job is appalling, she failed me twice the second time she terminated my test within 10minutes for no good reason...she was sarcastic, rude and needs to sort herself out because it's disgusting.”
- Abbie
★★☆☆☆
“A relative of mind recently visited the centre to sit their theory test. The first 2 members of staff they came into contact were rude and unpleasant to say the least. I appreciate the need for strictness and the importance and seriousness of sitting a theory test however this should NOT interfere with good manners and professionalism. Not exactly a good advert for a Government body. To say I was less than impressed with the feedback they gave me was an under statement. I will add that they came into contact with a further two members of staff who were reassuring and polite as you would expect which is the only reason I have given 2 stars. Based on the first impression there would have been none!”
- Anonymous
★☆☆☆☆
“absolutely shocking, they'll fail you on the smallest things ever which are considered a minor but they class it as a major!!”
- ....
★☆☆☆☆
“Was very upset. I had a test booked here and the examiner was 20mins late and said he got held up and couldn't take me out so he cancelled my test. I received an email when they had rebooked it for and it was 7 weeks time. Very disappointing service”
- Alice
★☆☆☆☆
“My examiner was a new examiner and marked me 4 times for appropriate speed when the road conditions would not let me do 30mph as cars were on either side of the road parked up. I also went second exit in the roundabout instead of 3rd and he failed me”
- Fail
★☆☆☆☆
“Another con again, told to get in second lane by the instructor but then told later that was classed as a serious fault yet I checked mirrors and everything , also told I was to close to a parked van yet road was narrow and had to wait for an on coming care to get passed so didn't have a choice in positioning. Know wonder under investigation”
- Ollie
★☆☆☆☆
“The examiner was rushing me on the 20 mph streets... So bad experience!”
- mark
★☆☆☆☆
“I am absolutely amazed with the experiences others have experienced under the examination of "Leonard". He was absolutely appalling, came across very intimidating, rude and refused to make any conversation telling me to just focus on the road as i tried breaking the ice due to my nerves. I can't say i was shocked when he failed me with three minors. He said this was due to me passing through flashing amber lights whilst their was no one at the crossing. I really hope more can be done to offer this man some counselling!. Bringing his personal problems to work is very unprofessional. Please find a new profession instead of making others as miserable as yourself.”
- Mya
★★★☆☆
“Had my driving test today,the gentleman made me feel at ease and talked me through everything.. Went through a driving route which went very well. I am dyslexic which I made clear at the start of the test I got 2 minors and failed for being in the wrong lane for an island...thought that would be a minor...im so disappointed as the next test I can't get into till june..so so upset and keep beating myself up about it..”
- emma
★☆☆☆☆
“It seems staff at the centre beleive basic manners should be left at home i was shocked at the way I was spoken to by a elderly member of staff because I was fourty minutes early. They could have politely mentioned I was early and to wait elsewhere but no it seems talking to someone like they are muck was how they chose to deal with the situation. It's appalling they work in a dvla test centre not running Buckingham palace. You wouldn't Disrespect someone on the street like that no excuse”
- Priya patel
★☆☆☆☆
“My son passed his test on the 15th of Feb. 24 hrs later the test centre called him to tell him they were cancelling his pass certificate. Reason given. The examiner was on medication with a bad back and as a result could only manage 23 mins out of a 30 min test. So because of 7 min short fall they revoked his pass certificate. Even though examiner said he was a competent driver with only 9 minors. So correct me if I'm wrong but that guy shouldn't of been in work let alone sitting in on a test. How many more people passed with him on the morning of the 15th. I'd like to see how the times are documented”
- Neil Hawthorn
★☆☆☆☆
“Third time my partner has booked her test and third time its been cancelled the day before due to sickness. Get your act together its unacceptable.”
- P brown
★★☆☆☆
“Bad”
- tez
★★☆☆☆
“Drove well, failed unfairly. Its good practice to fail people i guess. More money to the man.”
- mike parker
★★★★★
“Excellent 74 and I passed”
- Doris
★☆☆☆☆
“Had test with Samir yesterday. Although he was polite he was so quite he made me a bit nervous. He failed me on dual carriageway for driving in the right lane. Bit strict I think.”
- Shazia
★☆☆☆☆
“If I could give minus stars I would without hesitation! I was failed 3 times the first one was completely justified but the second and third I felt like the examiners would've failed me either way! They're all very arrogant aswell I think it may be a case of too much power! As if learners aren't nervous enough as it is”
- Lucy Ottey
★☆☆☆☆
“man at the desk is a ****”
- james
★☆☆☆☆
“I feel the route areas around this test centre are fairly ok but the examiners are bunch of #%^$#!!!!! They failed me friken 4 times and it's really pi**ing me off.”
- Mohammed
★★★★★
“I passed my driving test first time on Friday with four minors. The examiner, Andy, was very nice and made me feel relaxed. The test was nowhere near as scary as I thought it was going to be. I did mine at 11:11am which was a good time because it was after the morning traffic and before lunchtime. Thanks Andy!”
- Amy
★★★★★
“Not Racist At All Im Foreigner And Passed First Time 😀”
- Mo
★★★★★
“Just pasted my test first time, Ken was my driving examiner and just want to say how lovely he was throughout, made me feel very comfortable and calm!”
- Katie
★☆☆☆☆
“The examiner was rubbish during the test he put so pressure on me and he failed me for no reason at all. I would suggest no one to take the test in Brentwood because of the examiner not the route, even you drive great you will fail anyway. Poor jurgment from the examiner. Such a shame .”
- Sara
★★★★★
“I passed my driving test first time I am very happy I can't stop smiling. My examiner Paul made me feel at ease a very nice man.”
- Kelly
★★☆☆☆
“I was given 3 serious faults from my examiner. My driving instructor agreed that 2 were incorrect however one wasn't. She gave me a serious fault for pulling out of a junction after being signalled by a driver who was waiting behind Road work traffic lights that I could go. My driving instructor and I saw it so I didn't fully stop. Apparently the examiner didn't see it so she gave me a serious fault -_- not happy at all.”
- Kaleb Cadman
★☆☆☆☆
“I felt the examiner very cold , I explained to him I was very nervous and I wish he would have said at least a kind word or anything calming or reassuring....That didn't happen! Some people need a little ice breaking first to get comfortable ! Obviously I failed!”
- Anna
★★★☆☆
“Examiner was overall very nice, made conversation at some parts of the test so this put me at ease. Unfortunately, this being the third test that I had failed on with said Driving Test Centre, I have ultimately decided, and would recommend, on taking your driving test at another centre. This is mostly due to Wilson's corner which involves handling a double roundabout and the very narrow country roads, particularly Sandpit lane which includes driving through width restrictors and driving through intensely narrow lanes Which pose the high risk of test failure as I have been caught out with a serious fault once for not being narrow enough (If I had been even more narrow I would've risked hitting the trees and going into a ditch) tl;dr: Driving examiners are nice and friendly, awfully uneasy roads which you could fail easily on like the roads I have mentioned above.”
- Sam
★☆☆☆☆
“'No stars' for ease of contact. I am coming to the test centre tomorrow and wanted to check something. However, there seems to be no way to contact you. The number quoted on the letter (0845 6006700) just gives options that are completely irrelevant to my query and even when I press one of the options in an attempt to get to speak to someone, I am just hanging on and on the line listening to music. In my view, this is really not good enough.”
- AD Mee
★☆☆☆☆
“Arrived well before time slot of my test, yet the examiner took ages to come out of the back office. The examiner wasn't even from this country, had an incredibly bad attitude and clearly didn't know what he was doing. I got 5 minors but ended up being failed because I stopped and waited at traffic lights for the filter lights to turn right. I did everything safely, did my observations etc and I've spoken to people who have been driving for well over 30 years who have said they would have sat and waited for the light and for it to be safe to go and I still got failed. The wait for a test is about 3 months so I've now had to pay another £62 to sit a test I should of passed in the first place! If I could give them no stars I would.”
- H.L
★☆☆☆☆
“Ive done 3 tests now with the same lady toni i feel on my last one i done really well but she failed me on somthink silly i feel the examainer made me feel uncomfortable on all 3 test am.hoping on my next test i get some one different otherwise i will.have change test centers.”
- stacey
★★★★★
“I had the examiner Mark in last November the 19th, he was very friendly and made me feel relaxed in the car. He even reassured me when police cars were approaching the roundabout and that helped me to not panic.”
- Ellie Stuchfield
★☆☆☆☆
“trying to phone bangor theory test centre since 10am today all wrong numbers....couldnt mae my appointment due to heavy snow”
- naser abdalgader
★★★☆☆
“Unfortunately I failed by 1 major on my first practical ( wrong use of speed ) however the examiner I had was very rude and patronising made me feel totally uncomfortable from the word go. I believe he was a stand in examiner but does not excuse his behaviour, when you're driving you should feel relaxed and this male didn't do that for me, I honestly believe my performance would of been so much better instead I've lost out on £120 and now have to re book. Not impressed he was so unprofessional”
- Ben
★☆☆☆☆
“Examiner kept asking me stupid questions that have nothing to do with driving or exam. Failed me for give way to car driving too fast towards roundabout, examiner says I should not have stop but not my fault car behind me was too close but he didn't crash so why the problem. I cannot believe it, even I try all through the test to make friends with examiner but still he failed me.”
- Yanec
★☆☆☆☆
“Failed 3 times, drove Really well on the second and third albeit learning to drive so not an expert and had some minors but felt safe and consistant the tester ticked the boxes at the end and no communication throughout, miserable sour faced testers who make you nervous and have no idea how to put a young learner driver at ease. Avoid Loughborough”
- Georgie
★★★★☆
“My son had his test and he failed but he said he will go back there as the gentleman who took him for his test made him feel comfortable and treated like a human being unlike Portsmouth.”
- Tigger
★☆☆☆☆
“I'm a young girl and had an OLDER MAN as my examiner. I found him to be VERY intimidating and to sit in the car with. Definitely going to be reported, terrible person/place .”
- N/A
★☆☆☆☆
“very awful failed twice there and went to a new centre in garrets green passed within an hour”
- ibrahim
★☆☆☆☆
“my examiner was rude and so condescending. I am not over exaggerating. He embarrassed me throughout my test and i completely lost all of my concentration. Try and avoid Wednesdays because he is there.”
- Katie
★★☆☆☆
“I failed here twice. The first time the guy was lovely and gave me ample opportunity to pass and I agree that it was my own fault. The second time, the guy was cold and rude, I would'nt go back here.”
- Cakes
★☆☆☆☆
“The examiner was miserable and awkward and also failed me on an incident that never took place, he blatantly lied and therefore i give pontefract driving test centre a very poor review for delivering an unfaif examination”
- Hayden
★☆☆☆☆
“I would recommend trying another test centre grimsby have one of worst pass rates in uk the centre itself is terrible poor examiners and poor office and poor road markings for test centre a joke”
- mark the perfect
★☆☆☆☆
“i had my driving test with Bonnie she was really rude and i felt that she was also being racist, my English is not that good, she kept telling me that i need to learn better English and then during the driving test she was trying to teach me English.”
- houlia hassan
★★☆☆☆
“Not very friendly or reassuring , bit cold to those who fail”
- Catz
★☆☆☆☆
“Failed my test with untestified reasoning. I failed cos my examiner thought a lollypop lady was ready to go out onto the road. When according to the highway code she was not ready to cross.”
- A. Higgs
★☆☆☆☆
“The examinar was rude he was shouting at me The Examinar should be trained to be polite respect ,smile on their face.”
- mina
★★☆☆☆
“I came in to take my test today and there were 2 people talking throughout the test and 1 person continually clicking the end of the pen . All this was distracting and should not have happened . I failed my test by 3 marks and feel it may have been down to the distractions . I think a retest foc should be in order for this as i now have to wait and repay”
- Danielle Saint
★☆☆☆☆
“My pupil has had a really bad experience with the examiners at this test center, especially one in particular. He has been found to be overly harsh with the marks and extremely rude with the feedback. Its safe to say we will not be attending this test center again!!”
- Anonymous
★☆☆☆☆
“I have done my 3tests here1) I was asked to bay parking it was the first time I failed 2)again I was asked d same I did mistake but I was trying to correct it but was asked to move on I had only 6 minor faults but d examiner failed I booked again for d 3rd time 3)I had d same lady who was for my 1st test I know I would fail just looking at her I was asked to do corner parking which I have done correctly and this time as she couldn't find fault with my driving she Said my speed was an issue saying that I went slow where I should have gone at30mph I have checked my speed all d time n I was correct my instructor as he is part of dis conspiracy failing game didn't say a word I booked again but for Sutton dis time kingstanding worst test centre n examiners”
- D
★☆☆☆☆
“Went for a driving test at the thornbury centre, had an examiner called Sean (Surname removed), saw him pulling in with another learner just after a test and the way his body language was towards this other learner was quite aggressive and rude, I said to my instructor he doesn't look very nice, I hoped he wasn't going to test me. But he came in the waiting room and called my name and as soon as I started speaking to Sean he made me feel straight away quite uncomfortable with the manner and tone of his voice. We got in the car and we started the test he told me where I had to go but I had to ask again and he turned around to me and said "just go wherever you think is safe" in an aggressive tone towards me, as an examiner he should of took into account I wasn't from the Bradford area, and all through the test he wasn't speaking to me respectfully and in this test he made me feel very little and not important and that he didn't really care about his job and just wanted it over and done with. I feel sorry for anyone who has to take there test with Sean (Surname removed).”
- Chelsea
★★☆☆☆
“I am not disputing the result I got here, but i still think the examiner was way too rude and lacked people's skills. I've had 3 tests here and only one examiner has been tolerable...really am dreading going back for my 4th!!”
- Gemma
★☆☆☆☆
“I'm so fed up and disappointed, went to the address given to me and no theory test centre just a construction site. The address was totally wrong! Asked people drove around.....and I dont know the area, and of course missed my theory!!! I hope I will get a refund! I would like a reply.”
- Teresa thompson
★☆☆☆☆
“Not even worth the 1 star this will now be the 5th time that they have changed my test date now months after which I had originally booked for. What use is that? I would strongly advise booking another test centre”
- Lauren
★☆☆☆☆
“Very very bad examiner, Souting during exam, nobody got right to souting on student . Went twice in exam very bad experience with examiner Racist”
- Sarah
★☆☆☆☆
“I would not recommend this test centre to anyone. I was sent home on the day of my test as they did not seem to be aware of my booking. I had my booking confirmation with me however they still said they could not take me for a test. In my experience I have felt that some staff members are quite awkwardness!”
- Anonymous
★☆☆☆☆
“they always aim to choose people for such jobs that are just like dogs and rude and feel good when they fail someone, same as tickets inspectors etc”
- sominiar
★☆☆☆☆
“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 there today had the woman she failed me because i didnt weave in and out of the cars also pretty rude”
- Josh
★☆☆☆☆
“Had an awful experience here, I arrived 5 mins 'late' however still 10 mins early for my actual test time due to not being able to find the building and was rudely spoken to by the man on the front desk who went on to criticise the fact I hadn't bought a phone and had someone waiting outside for me. He then went on to force me to take my hoodie off even though I stated I didn't want to as was wearing just a sports bra under it. Overall he was overly rude and clearly shouldn't have that job!”
- Ella
★☆☆☆☆
“the instructors are rude, nasty, and give you a major for things that should have been a minor! Make sure you take you instructor on the test with you or they will take the p**s!”
- Jess
★★★☆☆
“My instructor was very friendly, and made me feel completely at ease. Unfortunately I failed my test, it was a borderline minor/serious, but I could see where she was coming from, however she rushed so fast through the debrief that I didn't really learn a lot from it.”
- Thomas O'Meara
★★☆☆☆
“Examiner complete pest. Tried very hard to fail me, but still passed. Minor faults for silly reasons. Absolute pest.”
- Simon
★☆☆☆☆
“would be nice if I could book a test but ive clicked every date from june to sept and no available tests.....”
- Lauren
★☆☆☆☆
“The examiner was an old bag who was cold rude and like an old matron i will never do my test again at bmth”
- Gemma
★★★★★
“Just passed my driving test from 2d time . First time was silly mistake by me, maybe because of to much stress , today was calm and nailed. Examiner was Dave, very nice men ! Thank you very much !”
- Zhanna L
★☆☆☆☆
“I would book another test centre I got a guy called roger he has failed son many people it says online I really think he ain't up to job as I got 6 minors and 1 serious for use of speed witch was bull as I maybe dipped a bit low on speed now and then but no one was in danger at all plus no one had to overtake me at all he was just out two make me fail for no reason at all didn't get a miner for use of speed he just gave me serious straight away Evan my instruter said he was out for making me fail on anything”
- A
★☆☆☆☆
“Zahara Mannaf was, as of Feb 2016, the owner and one of the instructors when I began my 1 week intensive driving course. As a teacher myself I am no stranger to learning or teaching processes so I would like to think I can handle to-the-point language and environments. What I went through with Zahara can only be described as traumatic, upsetting, unprofessional and a unproductive. Zero lesson structure, abrasive language and intentionally confusing instructions to try and 'catch me out' made an already unnerving experience totally unbearable. I stuck out until the end of the course as I only had a short window in which to learn and subsequently take my test. It appears that Zahara has no patience for absolute beginners and I found this out the hard way. Also, if you decide to ignore this review be sure to ask her about the girl who threatened to physically hit Zahara and stormed out of the car and also about the lady whose husband demanded a refund (which was, of course, refused). Zahara told me about these people on my first day and I can see why these incidences occurred. I am now with Freedom2Drive and am due to take my test in 2 months with a lovely driving instructor. The other instructors at G2P may be ok but, wiith absolutely no embellishment, Zahara is one of the most unpleasant people I have ever encountered - meeting and interacting with her would have been a mere annoyance had I not wasted nearly £1000 on her so-called teaching. Avoid, avoid, avoid.”
- Kelly
★☆☆☆☆
“Man at desk is rude”
- Jade
★☆☆☆☆
“Centre is difficulty to find, and when you do find it there is no signage anywhere to say where you need to go to, just an office block with offices to let, we were lucky there was someone in the car park who directed us when we looked lost, when you go into the building there are no signs on doors, why is there no board outside, its a Test Centre not MI5. Although there is a large car park outside, this is for the train station and other offices there is no parking for the test centre, and it says you will be clamped and fined and obviously, you will need a lift to get there, we travelled from Burton on Trent so had to find somewhere else to park, we found a space on a local road and waited in the car for an hour incase we had to move it. Maybe they assume everyone comes by bus or train. Only good thing was that this centre was easier to find at least to within 500yds, than the one in Derby which doesn't have parking for parents either.”
- Becky
★☆☆☆☆
“Had examiner C and he was in a bad mood. For the independen driving I asked if I didn't remember if I could ask again and he said "it would make life easier for both of us if you remember" I became more nervous than I was. Sad to say I failed with 2 serious faults for positioning and changing lanes. It's all my fault but it would have been helpful to have a more kind spirited examiner”
- Peg
★☆☆☆☆
“Ive been taking driving lessons for over a year, and been waiting to get my driving test done. I was supposed to have a driving test at Garrets Green on December 2015 but it was delayed due to a strike. I was told to wait another 4 months for my next test on 12th April 2016. Over a week before my test, I was told that my test has been cancelled, and I have to wait another two months!!!! Unacceptable, wasting my money on lessons, and pi**ed me off!!!”
- Naveed Nawaz
★☆☆☆☆
“there is no test centre there, there was more then 4 people with me waiting outside, where is this test centre? i have now lost my money and no theory test. absolute redik!!! - From Admin - Please note, we have updated this page with directions from Stevenage train station.”
- christian brown
★☆☆☆☆
“Failed my test today because I was driving to fast ( doing 10mph in a 30 ) the examiners are unfair here .”
- anonymous
★★★★★
“My test was on a Tuesday (market day) in Lisburn which is normally busy. I found the test quite tough, a few challenges, it was difficult to keep calm! I had a great examiner, professional but also put me at ease. I made some silly mistakes that I corrected immediately & I passed! All in all my test was better than I expected & that was due to my examiner, thank you!”
- Kathy b
★☆☆☆☆
“Rude welcoming staff. Treat people like machines”
- K
★★★★★
“I found the chit chat from the examiner really put me at ease today. Its the little things that make all the difference and I for one am really happy with a bit of conversation at the right time, and this examiner ticked all the box's ... enough to calm my nerves and quiet when I had to concentrate ..... well done and thank you, you were brilliant ... Its nice to give a bit of positive feed back as we all know they do have a bit of a bad reputation for been a bit stand offish, but some are actually human believe it or not!”
- Paul Ivison
★☆☆☆☆
“Man that sits behind the desk is very rude and grumpy!! Not the best person to have sitting there before a test!”
- Donna
★☆☆☆☆
“Have never felt so uncomfortable and so intimidated in all my life. The lady 'Ray' she made me feel so on edge and so nervous, she kept raising her voice and huffing and puffing if i asked her to repeat the direction, she grabbed hold of my wheel and raised her voice which made me feel even more scared. I was in tears throughout the test and the whole day. A lot of other learners have also said that she is very rude and in patient too!”
- A C
★☆☆☆☆
“Hope no one gets Jo. Whatever her name is. She was so rude to my brother. Failed him and gave him 15 minors. Some were for stupid reasons! She stank of cigarette smoke as well. Hope no one has her! Disgusting rude woman!! She needs to be sorted out! Didn't even say sorry at the end. Just said to him "you have failed".”
- Jordan
★☆☆☆☆
“I was driving perfectly fine when the examiner suddenly grabbed the wheel from me. Her doing this crushed my confidence.”
- Alex
★☆☆☆☆
“Yes I passed firstly. But the 2 older men you have working for you on a Saturday morning have to be the most rudest I have ever met! Told I wasnt allowed to sit down whilst waiting . This is a standing area not sitting. Nice to be spoken to so badly whilst your nervous as it is . Total disrespect would never recommend this place at all mainly because of the staff”
- Chris Allum
★☆☆☆☆
“I had tony aswell. Failed me on taking time to increase the speed to exit the roundabout. Seems like he is obsessed with roundabout .”
- Ardi
★☆☆☆☆
“This place doesn't even deserve a 1 star My driving examiner seemed uninterested and was sat there too busy looking out the window and biting his nails unless ***** that try and fail you for stuff you didn't do”
- Dave
★★★☆☆
“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
★★☆☆☆
“I think the examiners are nice but are actually very strict. I've failed for the second time now and feel like it's never going to happen.”
- Faye
★★☆☆☆
“Seems the most difficult test centre about, I agree examiners seem to class minor faults as major. Not just my opinion, lots of people say same thing. Not happening at other test centres where my friends have passed on what I've been told were major faults.”
- Liz
★☆☆☆☆
“I didn't even want to give this test centre a star! Dave is horrible and intimidating! Never mind him making me fail my test, because he was constantly confusing me telling me to pull up then changing his mind every time! He confused me more on the test then my first lesson! Because of how intimidating and horrible he was it out me off big time! Was warned about hi before I went in there and I understand why now! Needs firing!”
- Shannon
★☆☆☆☆
“I failed due to someone coming in chewing gum loundly. It knocked my concentration. When i made the staff aware of it they said there was nothing they could do. I feel it's unacceptable that people are aloud to chew gum during a theory test .”
- Sherie mead
★☆☆☆☆
“There's a spot with a stop sign, which is rather rare in the UK that they like to take you through. Make sure you come to a full stop or else the old wizard of callander will fail you. Take your test elsewhere; just because this one is in a rural area dont expect it to be easy. That old man there loves failing people, you included!”
- Mr Fail
★☆☆☆☆
“The "gentleman" on reception was incredibly unhelpful. His responses were clipped or amounted to a single word. Being unfamiliar with the area, I had asked for parking suggestions. I suggest that he attends a course in customer relations. It wouldn't have been difficult to have explain to me that parking was at a premium and to be carefully of restrictions in a more convivial manner. Disappointing.”
- A Bastin
★☆☆☆☆
“Staff conducting the theory test were reserved but polite and friendly. Unfortunately, the man staffing the foyer on entry was curt, unfriendly and should certainly not be employed in a customer facing role.”
- Customer
★★★★★
“My examiner was really friendly, didn't make me feel nervous at all, I actually forgot I was at a test as I was having conversations with him at most times. My test went really quickly and I was absolutely delighted when he told me I've passed. He was truly an amazing examiner! Thank you so much David 😀”
- Dee kaur
★★★★★
“Passed in first attempt. The articles proved very helpful. it rained heavily during my test. the test route i drove was so unexpected. Starting from around the Shirley test centre Island, Independant driving to follow routes to Solihull city Centre, Solihull hospital, then back to Solihull and follow sign to Birmingham. The amount of road works and busy traffic i had to drive through plus rains, i had given up hopes of passing. i had to cancel my right indicator after the Solihull hospital, but my observations in the left and right mirror saved a serious fault. reapplied the right indicator when the right turn finally arrived. i guess i was al right to do it as long as it made the examiner feel safe. followed speed limit to the T and when i felt that he was looking at my Speedometer, i was 31-32mph. Turn in the road (3 point turn).”
- Pari
★★★★★
“My test very comfort. Nice exam persons Raj. Thank you for making feel nice inside next time I hoping for you.”
- Begum
★☆☆☆☆
“gave grandson a lift to Uxbridge test centre which took 40mins instead of 10 due to traffic but arrived 3mins early. Got told he should have been there 15mins early then told I couldn't wait for him on one of the very many empty seats as due to 'health & safety' they were only for candidates ! Unhelpful staff and nowhere to park !! Thank goodness he passed so we don't have to return.”
- Ferret
★☆☆☆☆
“Worst test centre I've heard about, rude staff who will fail you and not give a specific reason to why. If they are in a bad mood then they will very much take it out on you and fail you for it. Disgusting staff”
- Asdfgtub
★☆☆☆☆
“I would not recommend this test centre to anyone. I was sent home on the day of my test as they did not seem to be aware of my booking. I had my booking confirmation with me however they still said they could not take me for a test. In my experience I have felt that some staff members are quite rude and awkward!”
- Anonymous
★★★★☆
“I had a test today with Rob. Such an amazing examiner and very polite. Best examiner of the bunch!!”
- Aisha
★☆☆☆☆
“Failed two times due to unbeliebly stupid reasons. (Ex. Parked for too long)Doesn't seem right to me at all, the lady who failed me twice wasn't pleasant or being polite, however smiled with a mirk on her rude, ignorant face after hearing my sad reaction. Awful service, really sad because I believe the way they work isn't fair”
- Katie
★★★☆☆
“If you get a Mr 'S', man with a lisp. Ask for your instructor to sit in the back. Hes quite rude for no apparent reason. Seems like hes expecting you to fail before you have started. Seemed hungover and grumpy, wore sunglasses when it was clowdy, called me by the wrong name. He also doesnt say 'left or right' until the very last minute which is not helpful, ive heard he does this with others too. He has window right down so you can hear wind and traffic and not much else. He was so unprofessional. He also seems to move his legs every 2 minutes when I was demonstrating good control of car at 20mph, so this is off putting. Overall great centre and other examiners seem very friendly and warm”
- Amy
★☆☆☆☆
“Had my test this morning. Failed with Dave because of an observation fault and it was 'serious' because a car had to slow down behind me I was safe all the way through. My driving instructor even said I should have passed and I only got 8 minor faults! I'm a safe driver but no all they want is your money. He shouldn't be an examiner as his tone is belittling and patronising making it an uneasy difficult test.”
- Lauren
★☆☆☆☆
“Disappointed, I was given good complements and praised. Then he fails me. I found that heartless and I think they have targets of how many people they will pass.”
- Wakash
★★★☆☆
“i failed my test april 2016, i accept the faults but the examiner could have certainly been alot louder and clearer. She was too quiet and i couldnt hear clearly sometimes what she was saying. examiner looked tired and yawned a number of times. so i would have preferred someone more bright awake, loud and clear. next available test dates is 3 months away, its very depressing to wait that long.”
- syeda ahmed
★☆☆☆☆
“My examiner was Freddy. If you get examined by him chances are he is going to find a way, even the silliest reason to fail you and i strongly advise you to get the intructor with you. Reason he failed me (major fault) is because at a large roundabout (the one next to saintsburys at ilford lane) he thinks i hesitated moving off when i had my view obstructed by a van on my right and i thought waiting until the back of the van moved enough to show me that no oncoming vehicles were joining the roundabout from the right. Not to mention the complete lack of empathy, not even a smile when introducing himself whatsoever.”
- Alam
★☆☆☆☆
“I had an examiner who literally had no reason to fail me ,,, in fact after searching on google I had found a lot of complaints about this examiner and his unjustified fail rates ... his name is Nick and he fails everyone ,,,”
- daniel massingham
★☆☆☆☆
“Had a terrible experience with an examiner called Jordan today he was rude which was uncalled for and had a disgusting attitude, very dissapointed”
- Mark
★★★★★
“Failed my driving test this afternoon. We started off doing independent driving, which meant we went to an area I had never been during my lessons. I had to turn right from a 20mph residential street onto a 40mph dual carriageway where there was also bus lane. I was so panicked about the need to increase my speed, waiting for a space to emerge for ages and cars coming up really close behind me, that by the time I did emerge, I started off driving in the bus lane during its hours of operation. Obvious fail. I knew I had failed, so I stopped concentrating and then later the examiner had to grab the wheel because I was drifting too close to the parked cars. He was very nice, seemed genuinely disappointed for me.”
- Lucy
★☆☆☆☆
“Clearly filling a quota of people to fail. Recommend Burton, Loughborough or Nuneaton instead for more objective and fair results.”
- Sam Smith
★☆☆☆☆
“Examiners need to take a good look in the mirror before ariving to work. Never have I spoken to an uptight person in my life. I think they like to think there God. When all they are is a DVLA examiner. Try and mark you down for made up things. Point of the story I failed. I will pass put not here. Don't waste your money here. Book gypsy lane.”
- SA
★☆☆☆☆
“I did two tests here a while back. Both examiners made me feel terrible. When I asked where they would like me to drive to they huffed like I shouldn't be speaking at all. I took a wrong turn when their directions were unclear and you would think I'd just slapped his mother!! Horrible. So, I did 3 more tests in Blyth and finally passed. They were lovely up there. If you go to this test centre just pray you don't get a little short old bloke called Bonner!!!”
- Sara Scott
★★★★★
“Most people at Goodmayes are quite miserable except Kevin! Great examiner. Ty”
- Sheikh
★☆☆☆☆
“Had my test moved back 3 months due to strike,”
- George
★☆☆☆☆
“My examiner joanne was a (Expletive removed) I did everything ur suppose to do with 4 minor faults and she gave me a serious fault because she said she dint see me look to the right at a mini round about.. fuming coz I did my instructor saw me to she just dint want to pass me.. as I'm told they can only pass so many so they find anything minor and turn it in to a serious rip off comes to mind they think we're made of money at £62 a test fuming”
- Chelsea price
★☆☆☆☆
“Had a horrible experience. Was driving along fine, the driving examiner failed me because I had to quickly move out of the way to avoid an accident caused by another driver coming from the left, with no time to break, and because I went slightly over to the next lane I failed. I wonder if she rather if I crashed?”
- -M.C
★★★★★
“I've already had 20 lessons with Afzal School of Motoring and I have to say that I recommend it to everyone. The instructor is very nice and professional. He goes through everything in details and will repeat it until you understand. Very punctual and will try his best to fit a lesson when is more suitable for you! Recommend it to everyone!”
- Nudrat
★☆☆☆☆
“Worst experience in my life one star rating is to high for this place”
- N/A
★★★★★
“Had my driving test at mitcham and passed.So happy.”
- Netbil
★☆☆☆☆
“Ran up for some help and advise and the man on the phone was very rude and as he put the phone down called me a d*ckhead well professional mate”
- Kyle keeley
★★★★★
“Really friendly and totally professional staff made me feel at ease throughout. Thanks.”
- Matt Smith
★★★★★
“Took my theory today. I failed on each bit by one mark. However, the staff were really superb and sympathetic. First class service. Would recommend Watford to anyone. Well done guys.”
- Gordon Bennet
★☆☆☆☆
“It seems that there is a unstable tester at the centre by the name of Peter. He has a reputation among all the local instructors with good reason. If you want to pass first time bring a dashboard cam and inform him of it. It worked for me on my second visit with him.”
- CB
★☆☆☆☆
“I failed my test two times mark n freedy both r too rude n make u uncomfortable fready failed me very stupid reason that I can't do meeting properly only 1 serious fault no minor”
- A**
★★★★★
“Very Good Value and good service”
- Megan
★☆☆☆☆
“My examiner was a bloke who made me feel really uncomfortable during my test I've failed twice I can understand why I failed the first test only 7 minors and one serious fault that lady was lovely but second time round that guy was not nice and was really uncooperative with me he failed me on 11 minors and 3 serious faults yet I did the test gud so two failures his name was David”
- Kelly
★☆☆☆☆
“Th examiners at Sidcup are rude, they don't make you feel comfortable driving. It looks like they are on a mission to just fail people”
- White Jake
★☆☆☆☆
“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
★☆☆☆☆
“I had Nick as well. He failed me because another car under exam condition touched my mirror while I parked and listened to the examiner's independent driving instructions. Old Grumpy examiner”
- Max
★☆☆☆☆
“Lee was extremely rude, failed me on two occasions for the similar reason for the first time which I rectified on the second time, yet he still failed me.”
- Anonymous
★★★★★
“Good Reliable and competent driving Instructor”
- Megan
★☆☆☆☆
“Agree with Sam Smith. I have 9 years of driving experience and I applied to do a taxi test. Instructor named Kay failed me on unreasonable topics e.g smooth gear block changes. I totally disagreed with her failing me. They clearly are unfair at this centre.”
- Neil
★☆☆☆☆
“Horrible rude driving examiners!!!”
- Fishfase12
★★★★★
“I took my motorcycle manoeuvres test on the 4th of May 2016. I was pretty much like a coiled spring and the examining officer picked up on this. He went out of his way to explain everything throughout the test and I have nothing but praise for his patience and understanding. It made my test so much easier to take. Thank you.”
- Martin Henneberry
★★★★★
“Had my test today,was more nervous this time as it was my second test. The examier was fantastic,name abdul...did not feel like a test and he really calmed my nervous... Gave me plenty of warnings of what exits before needed to be... Want to say a massive thankyou to him as I really thought I had failed but I passed...never forget you...emma..”
- Emma
★★★☆☆
“Was easy to find with clear instructions. Wasn't clear for disable access and where to go. Carer wasn't allowed to wait in the waiting area and no explanation given. All this prevented me for giving 5*.”
- Tamara
★☆☆☆☆
“Be aware the examiner with the Scottish accent is to avoid by all means”
- Michael
★☆☆☆☆
“Once I am in the centre there was a sense that I was dealing with prison officers and not stuff of a public office. Customer service was appalling. I was literally shouted at for not having taken my watch and mobile phone beforehand. There were an old white man and a black woman who very aggressive and showing no sign of enjoying their job. They really shouldn't be on the front office. They bullied and intimidate me because I don't speak good English. I am a shy person by nature so I couldn't confront them and left that anger boiling inside me. It affected enormously the way I passed my exam. I lost concentration and as a consequence I didn't pass my test. So all I can say about customer service there is sh*t sh*t sh*t...”
- Lamya hallami
★☆☆☆☆
“Failed @ Currie more than once with very little minors Had different examiners and honestly they are not very nice try avoid Currie test centre if you want pass”
- Beetlebum
★☆☆☆☆
“I failed because i apparently pulled out from a roundabout and a car had to slow down for me.... yet i didn't see such car and i would have noticed if a car had to slow down for me. Not happy and the examiner is very harsh”
- Rash
★★★★☆
“Had Richard today and passed first time. Was a good examiner and agreed with him on the few minors I made. Generally a nice guy and would recommend. Not sure about the others though...”
- Sam
★☆☆☆☆
“Talk about that guy Roger, guy ,failing me for coming close to a car which i did not”
- mm
★☆☆☆☆
“Yr phone message says u can phone mon-fri 8 - 4 ! Its 14:27 on fri and u r closed?”
- Karen nash
★☆☆☆☆
“took hgv test tday at the bredbury test centre wow wat a poor experienc e examiner was rude and nasty and will be taking this up further”
- simon walker
★☆☆☆☆
“I've failed twice now with Barnsley the 1st time I can understand failing I was too nervous the first one lasted 40 mins. The 2nd test I was doing really good but this time it lasted 1hr :/ I failed in the last 5/10 minutes which I don't believe was my fault we was at a roundabout with traffic lights I stopped as it was red lights to wait for it to go green. I made sure no traffic was coming I was about to go when a car came speeding around the other way which I had to slam my breaks on and so did a Lorry to avoid hitting the speeding car. I failed with 5 minors and 1 serious so I am gutted as I did slam the breaks on to avoid the hitting the driver who was driving too fast around the roundabout I would have passed if it lasted only 40 mins as it should have been 🙁”
- Jimmy
★☆☆☆☆
“The worse Examinar,where is the Dvsa why they not training them what shame.”
- Sara
★☆☆☆☆
“Bad and racist test center, the examiner Miss West is racist had a bad experience with her.”
- Steven
★☆☆☆☆
“Jim he's right. F*** that test centre”
- Me
★☆☆☆☆
“Do not book the driving test in Watford. Even though I had more then 40 hours of driving lessons and 3 different instructors who told me I drive very good...the examiner failed me 4 times. One of the test I had 5 or 6 minor faults and at the end of the test she put me another 10 faults just so that she could failed me. And another lady failed me with major fault because at a roundabout as she was saying "I did not assure myself from the left" it was a mini roundabout and a van wanted to turn but it was to big so he went to the 3Rd exit and he turned the van there to be able to exit at his 1st. During the time that he was making the maneuvers on his 3 Rd exit I've exit from the roundabout at 2nd. The point is that I don't have to give priority from the left and I had time to exit the roundabout safely. So next time if you book in Watford please ask your instructor to come with you as a witness even though the examiner will be more exigent.”
- Michael
★☆☆☆☆
“My son got reviewed by someone at the centre . He Felt very uncomfortable around her. Felt she was rude and made the drive unbearable, I feel people should know due to the lack of respect she gave. Unfortunately we can't pick who reviews us however I know a lot of people put in a complaint for this person. Paying 62 pounds to be reviewed by someone like this is not acceptable.”
- Enonamous
★★★★★
“Had my driving test yesterday with Tina, I found she put me at ease straight away by asking lots of questions and chatting to me about my personal life...I passed first time! I had read these reviews and was too worried about having 'the lady examiner' but wanted to write this review to put people's minds at ease as everyone's experience is different I guess...if you do a good drive, you will pass...regardless of the examiner!”
- Hannah
★☆☆☆☆
“Really not happy, my mother went with my sister and she wasn't even allowed to sit down and wait and was told to leave.”
- Shabnam
★★★★☆
“Test was easy, roundabouts weren't complicated, but failed the test bcz of slightly going over speed limit on a 30 miles per hour road.”
- Sunny
★★☆☆☆
“I failed because I had a woman who was an awful examiner - she failed me because I didn't complete the parallel park in one go, and gave me another minor for checking the direction ( just confining after haw had said it!)”
- No name
★★★★★
“The place is great, people are friendly and helpful. I have try before in Wednesbury but it was a nightmare. I am so glad that I have change it to Dudley. Nick was amazing. Thank you!”
- BMS
★☆☆☆☆
“Driving examiner I had was v very poor . Said to turn left too late , then said go anyway then said no to bother !!!! She said sorry for being so indecisive .!! She Could have caused a pile up and her manner nothing for my confidence Who supervises the examiners at Southall ?? Pretty shabby My Driving instructor said this examiner was well know for being poor and you were unlucky if you got her Great ! I am going to complain to the Dept of Transport they need to know about the quality of examiner they have operating in Southall”
- Jess
★☆☆☆☆
“Dont choose this centre. They all very rude and arrogant. I failed twice and they makes minor a major mistake ans relates it.”
- Raj
★★★★☆
“Cant fault the examiner even though he failed me i got 4 minors and 1 dnagerous becuase a van just came out of no where doing 25 mph in a roundabout and we both slammed the brakes”
- Malcolm
★☆☆☆☆
“The examiners are just mere horrible, except one. one of them keeps shouting at the poor student, not just me. The other one has had an operation on his throat and it's really difficult to understand what he's saying, as if the test itself isnt enough to wreck your nerves.”
- Mum
★☆☆☆☆
“Failed very harshly by a new examiner here, because I messed up parking up back in the test centre car park AFTER I had just completed the whole route with barely any minor faults. Considering appeal but they can't reverse the decision so no choice but to re-do”
- Sarah
★☆☆☆☆
“Pretty rubbish tbh ... i had a short guy he had someone marking him marking me too. i know people who have passed and won't even drive around town even when its dead . Failed in first 3 min because i didn't turn my 'indicator off quick enough' , hahaha ... good look people i think its defiantly a chance of look if they like you or not.”
- Anon
★★★★★
“Why are people leaving negative comments? Theres nothing wrong with the test centre i had a lovely guy called Mr R Singh and he was so chilled and caring ....i passed first time!! Theres only 1 standard of driving ...dont book your test until you are perfect because the examiners know what theyre doing !!!! 🙂”
- Cher
★☆☆☆☆
“https://youtu.be/lWb8gfUivoU this is me failing 'aparently' I can't believe in this day and age they won't even watch this footage! *5 minors no repetitive ones 2nd test and I fail here 4 mins before test centre. If you can tell me why let me know as no one can at present not even the examiner explained it to me!”
- Miss V v
★★☆☆☆
“The guy on the desk who asks for your licence and gives you a locker needs to learn some manners.. And maybe say "can I have your licence please" instead of just "licence" Same with everything else.. He just uses one word.. No please or thank yous he's just plain rude! If you are nervous about your test, don't go to this centre because it's like a test just dealing with him before the test”
- James
★☆☆☆☆
“There is no contact number to let them know on day if a problem has arisen / arose and sort out alternative”
- D. Walsh
★☆☆☆☆
“Avoid this test centre at all costs, there is an examiner there called Remy who fails anyone and everyone for the most pathetic of reasons and makes up serous and dangerous faults when there was none!!”
- A
★★★★★
“Passed my test today second time lucky both times i had the same examiner and she was great both times. Good test centre examiners are fare and friendly.”
- Charlotte
★★★★★
“I would like to give the staff that work at this centre a big thank you for looking after my daughter yesterday, she has selective mutism, is dyslexic and has panic attacks, she came for her theory test and passed. The staff couldn't have done more for her, they were brilliant. THANK YOU.”
- Debbie parkes
★★★☆☆
“Arrived and all the examiners were on time meaning there was no hanging around which was good. Went through a varied route with about 2 main roundabouts and 1 mini one. The independent drive lasted around 10 minutes but was down a straight road so was good! The only bad thing I felt was that even though I passed, the examiner didnt give me time to even respond with a thank you before he heavily and rudely criticized some of the minors, which I was expecting as constructive criticism is always good, but not to the extent they did it at. Overall if you live locally in surrey I would choose this centre over the Reigate one as the roads are much wider.”
- Anon
★★☆☆☆
“On my first go, I sat, in silence, in the waiting room with another driver. Obviously we are both anticipating a test. We are do not sit in this silence for long, however, as two examiners walk in: both men, middle-aged, and fairly placid in appearance. Our respective examiners call our names. The other person is greeted with a handshake and a smile. I am greeted with a half-hearted glare and... well, nothing else. I started out confidently despite this, but ultimately made a serious error and failed. Alas, my Examiner, icy, abhorrent and irritatingly quiet, explained so little about what went wrong that I left scratching my head at some of the faults he did not mention- I didn't dare ask him about these faults, because what criticism he did give me was delivered in a rush and, comically, in a raised, dead-pan voice. I eventually passed, but this guy disheartened me for a while and made me feel about two inches tall with his apathetic and condescending approach during and after the test; he couldn't give a damn whether I passed or failed or died of a heart-attack, because to him I am that which brings him his wages and little more. So glad I didn't have him again.”
- WinstonSmith
★★☆☆☆
“I felt that the examiner was trying to unnerve me rather than put me at ease. For example I had to ask him what his name was as he didn't introduce himself, he complained that my signature didn't look enough like on my provisional despite it being a photo ID with a picture of me on it, and asked me to read the number plate from a distance of much more than 20 metres (which bearing in mind I recently had an eye test and had close to perfect vision, I failed to do, after which he gave me a much closer one). I got the impression that he was bored, disliked his job, and almost...considered me not able to pass just from looking at me, or something. I had a much nicer experience a few weeks before at the Currie test centre, where the examiner still managed to be friendly as well as neutral. I don't often complain about people at work, I understand that working with the public isn't always fun, but I mean when the person accompanying me tried to ask him how I did when he got in, he literally just ignored him and walked into his office. Unfriendly. As for the test routes, the test centre has quite a high pass rate, but I think it is important to practice them if coming from elsewhere as this may be due to people being familiar with the small local area. I didn't think it was intrinsically any easier than Currie. There is a one way system in the centre and a double roundabout onto the A1 South of Haddington. There is also a pretty difficult blind corner just beside the test centre which you should practice beforehand.”
- Julie Cruz
★★★★☆
“I failed with 2 minors and a major. It is known as a hard test centre and has the lowest pass rate in the area BUT I must say that I have tried all three (Musselburgh, Haddington and Currie), and came closest here, I think mainly as the examiner was friendly, professional, clear in his instructions, and put me at ease. Perhaps they have improved after bad reviews in the past. Going back to nail it (hopefully!). Musselburgh and Haddington are run by the same team of examiners and I found the examiners there to be a lot less friendly, and didn't consider the routes to be noticeably easier than in Currie. Plus no bay parking facilities unlike the other two so you only have to master turn in the road, parallel park and reverse round a corner.”
- Emma Thomson
★★★★★
“I had tried to book my theory test twice for Truro but when payment page came up it froze twice and it makes me think their payment page may be compromised phoning them was useless because all you get is recorded phone message referring you to online booking I would like to book it but am compromised can you help”
- mrs l. cutler of gweek
★☆☆☆☆
“the worst test centre ever, very rude people, DO NOT GO”
- Jake
★☆☆☆☆
“rude staff who don't care about your results”
- josh parker
★★★★★
“I thought it was easy test, lots of roundabouts and emergency stop. Passed 1st time and thought the examiner was great”
- sebastian
★☆☆☆☆
“I can't give less then one star because hayes driving test centre and it's examiners are the worst one.they only try to find a opportunity to fail you marking minor faults as serious.you can't challenge them because they have law protection.other wise i will take them in the he court and prove their rubbish assessment completely wrong.”
- Shah
★★★★★
“I took driving Lessons from Afzal School of Motoring on the recommendation of my dad and how right he was. I Passed my driving Test 1st time and I only took 15 driving lessons and considering that I had no driving experience before I am told that big achievement. Obviously lot of credit goes to my Driving Instructor. I think he is Great Driving instructor because he guided me all the way to my driving test. He does not waste time and gives you maximum driving practice in relevant areas, instead of sitting and explaining theories. Choose Afzal school of motoring and you can not go wrong.”
- Awais
★☆☆☆☆
“Failed for moving out of the way of an ambulance, last i checked thats a law, opps old woman could not make her mind up about independent driving destination, changed her mind about 3 or 4 times, told me to take a right on a 40mph road less then 5 meters from the turning. the list really goes on, dont use this school or if you do just leave if you get the old woman”
- anon
★☆☆☆☆
“The driving test examiner Susan was very rude, and was shouting for no reason, and had the most appalling and disgusting attitude. The 40 minute test felt a lot more like 4 hours, I have never felt so disrespected. Please make sure you bring someone into your test with you, that way the examiner cannot speak to you in any way and find a ridiculous excuse to fail you, had I had my instructor in the car with me, I would have definitely passed.”
- amy
★★★★★
“I had a women examiner this morning called Tina and even though many write bad reviews about her, I went in with an open mind and passed with just 3 minors. I personally felt she was lovely and by no means harsh or judgmental but instead very fair and talkative when conversation was made. I certainly would not worry about having her if you and your instructor believe you are ready!”
- Emily
★☆☆☆☆
“Very unhappy with this centre. Its the worst place to take your exams. Success rate is so low. They fail you for irrelavant and minor things.”
- Barbara
★☆☆☆☆
“This is the *hitest test centre ever. I was on a big round about all alone no other cars whatsoever and i put the right signal out on right time and guess what i still failed. I had a European examiner who faild me with three minor.”
- Amir
★☆☆☆☆
“Remy failed me twice for no reason whatsoever. Claimed I touched the pavement during a manoeuvre when I checked my mirrors and did not feel the car do so. Terrible examiner with a horrible and uncomfortable attitude. I will not be returning.”
- Rebecca
★☆☆☆☆
“Theory test cancelled at last minute due to some technical problem in their computers....Got a very easy & stupid answer "SORRY".....DATS ALL”
- zero star
★☆☆☆☆
“Unfortunately i have failed by 4 minor for same reason. When i asked Miss cox where did i go wrong she can can only explain me for 1 minor, other she couldn't. It could have helped me for next time if she could have remember and explain in detail where did i go wrong but instead she handed me report paper and left.. Not helpful at all.....”
- Indra
★☆☆☆☆
“Shame i cant give negative 5* absolute c**t of a test examinatior someone took corner bad i had to move, hit kerb, failed. What a c**t . Luky i didnt smash the place to pieces”
- Sam
★★☆☆☆
“Barbara is awful to say the least. Paul was lovely. Barbara told me I had failed anyway before we returned to the test centre. Horrible!!”
- Unknown
★★★☆☆
“I pass from my fourth time. First three times drove with male instructors. Two of them was very unfriendly and thats make me overstressed. Last time I drove with female instructor. It was very nice to meet her. She's friendly. Make me calm and I didn't have problem to pass. All instructors could be like she is..”
- niki
★☆☆☆☆
“Poor standard of examiner. I found them to be rude arrogant and sexist. Twice I was marked down with serious faults unjustified. My instructor was speechless at their behaviour and attitude.”
- Dean
★☆☆☆☆
“What driving examiner holds the steering wheel on a test. Then that makes the testie fail the test as it made her very nervous. Absolutly disgusting! When we came to complain the test centre was closed. There is no opening times or closing times disgusting”
- Winniewotknot
★★☆☆☆
“Very unhelpful. If you drive your son/daughter to the test centre you will not be allowed to sit and wait for them in the vast, empty waiting area or use their loo. Instead you are sent to the building next door. No valid reason is given except that it is for candidates only. Also whilst there, a man came in to get a copy of a certificate. The first lady was all set to print a copy off when she was intererupted by a second lady who said that it was nothing to do with them, they couldn't help and he had to phone for a copy.”
- Jessica Wilson
★☆☆☆☆
“Terrible I turned up and they canceled on me a few minutes before my test was ready now I have to wait 8 weeks before my test... Absolutely terrible now I got to spend more money to keep me up to date through lessons.. Thanks a lot”
- Stephen
★☆☆☆☆
“Everyone I know has failed every time for ridiculous reasons at this centre. I have failed 4 times and my sister has failed twice (three of the failed tests were only failed for one fault which was not dangerous to anyone). This centre is way too strict and is thought by many I know to fail people intentionally so they can come back and spend another £60 on a test. I am not happy at all and would rather learn a whole new test route than sit a driving test at this centre again.”
- Rachel O'Donnell
★☆☆☆☆
“Would give it 0 stars if the option was available, horrible test centre and experience. Have been 6 times and they fail you for the silliest reasons. Entire centre protocol and instructors need to be reassessed”
- Reem
★★★★★
“I had my driving test last week, and i had Tina and she was honestly so nice! She made me feel comfortable and less nervous about the test. If you get her for your test do not get worked up because it just isn't worth it. She was talkative and personally very reasonable during the test itself, so do not get worried about having her. As another review has said as long as you and your instructor think you are ready to do it then do it! Just to add finally i passed first time. 🙂”
- Connor
★☆☆☆☆
“Not a guud experience as i guess the same guy rogger failed me with the reason that he was even not sure about .. as my instructor was confused about what that guy was just saying”
- r s
★☆☆☆☆
“Their are strict examiner in besston test center.they dnt want u to pas tha test.”
- Ayesha
★☆☆☆☆
“Today I failed miserably in a car I had never driven in. Totally my fault that I failed. I had my test with Bonnie twice and I felt she purposefully tries to intimidate you. Not only did I fail she kept rolling her eyes and just displayed such a rude and cold attitude afterwards. Im a learner driver, I am going to make mistakes. She has totally put me off going back to that centre. I am trying to pass my test to help my dad to and from hospital. I know I am a decent driver as the first test with her I had very few minors and and one unlucky major. Have a heart and stop trying to intimate learner drivers.”
- Alien
★☆☆☆☆
“Young girl and had an older man as my examiner, was extremely intimidating and spoke with such an attitude with me, very unprofessional.”
- Na
★☆☆☆☆
“Roger victimises again, beware of his 'nice demeanour' it is misleading- they should investigate him! I had my test in Chingford and it was absolutely pouring. I only had 3 faults but he failed me because I got stuck at a mini roundabout in a very busy junction at rush hour. The cars were all coming from my right and speeding down the road. Nobody slowed down or gave me a chance to exit and I couldn't pull out onto a major road safely as a result. When I finally managed to enter the roundabout after a few minutes, a bus on the opposite side started to pull out and I had to pause to see if he would continue or let me go - if he didn't stop I could have hit him as he was pulling out directly into my path. I was failed for hesitation - but it was not safe to enter the roundabout with speeding cars! If I had I bet he would have failed me for attempting it. He also said I didn't position right to turn right - an outright lie because I did and when I asked where specifically he said on the double mini roundabout. How could you be more on the right side on a single lane at a double mini roundabout??? This defies logic. I think he was clutching at excuses and out to fail me. Do examiners get paid per test? I'm getting the impression this is a money making venture. I have had a driving licence from my country for 20 yrs so I'm not a beginner. I would avoid Chingford for my next test because I don't want to face this unscrupulous examiner again.”
- victim
★☆☆☆☆
“Lady on reception was rude and made me feel as though I had something to hide. Told me my result before I left and said it was my lucky day.. Made me feel like a criminal for having a tattoo. Not the kind of atmosphere needed for a test environment - just judgemental and rude.”
- MES
★☆☆☆☆
“Not good to find hence my son missed his theory test. No phone number to contact centre either.”
- Pauline Thom
★★★★★
“Had mod 2 test today with Steve, passed 1st time, great guy made me feel relaxed thank you.”
- Julie g
★☆☆☆☆
“Turned up 5 mins before the test to be told test was cancelled as examiner was not available. There was no attempt to phone or email so wasted time and high anxiety for nothing with no apology from the test centre. They would only offer new dates for the following week at 7:00 am or we'd have to wait 3 months for another test. Reluctantly took a 7:00 slot for the following week. Failed and examiner did not offer for my instructor to sit in on the feedback so not clear why I failed as the explanations were poor. Took my next test at Chertsey 3 weeks later, despite never driving in that area before, and passed! Much more pleasant experience, friendlier examiners who made me feel at ease who also offered for my instructor to listen in on feedback, not that it was needed this time!”
- D
★☆☆☆☆
“I took my son to have his theory test here this morning. Unfortunately I have never met such a rude and arrogant member of staff in my life. I appreciate they have the rule that family or friends can not sit in the waiting room (which I did not realise) however, the member of staff made me feel totally embarrassed and was rude and arrogant. I would suggest that he had some training in customer service as it was a very humiliating experience which was a total mistake on my part. I was made to feel stupid because of his superior attitude.”
- Mrs ferrier
★★☆☆☆
“the driving instructor was nice on the day but failed me with one major and one minor. the major was just as I was pulling out of the junction at the beginning of the test when a stupid girl driving over the speed limit came out nowhere flying past me when I was beginning to pull out, I hope she was going some where life threatening as it made me having to fork out an extra 132 pound.”
- shaw
★☆☆☆☆
“It's the worst driving centre in London. .Examiners are too harsh ..never book ur test there. ..”
- Nikki
★★★★★
“To be honest all the examier are much better at garretts green than other test centres..the test routes n road are much wider, test car park massive, passed first time!! But was well prepared for the test.. All I'm gonna say stop moaning n take more lesson n get full prepared..”
- Abdul
★☆☆☆☆
“I failed today for absolutely NO MISTAKE. The woman examiner failed me for 5 minors in safety observation!!! I haven't forgot safety checks atleast once!!! I was shocked when I heard I failed the exam!!! She failed me just because she wanted to !!!!!”
- mv
★★☆☆☆
“I was failed becuase I was in left lane for the straight ahead exit of a roundabout when I apparently should have been on the right. He also told me to pull over in a disabled parking space, I thought it was a trick and looked at him to question it, and he said 'it's okay we won't be here long'. I personally think that is highly unrealistic and a ridiculous reason to fail someone, it's very unrealistic that people park in disabled, and it's very unrealistic about the roundabout because people are always in the wrong lanes! Absolutely rediculous, I was however complemented on my driving skills and how safe I am as a driver, which surely means I should have passed. So angry.”
- Grace
★☆☆☆☆
“Freddy, african origin with glasses Said, roundabout is about get up& go! IroundaboutI was driving at moderate pace whilst a van driver didnt give way to me rather was speeding! I was also considerate of him at the humpsconsiderat humps, which resulted in serious fault in progression. One mistake i made which could have been given minor but will accept it major. However, giving wrong reasons are demeaning Tests need to be video recorded.”
- Rass
★★★★★
“I failed first time at barking centre I passed today second time in goodmayes my lady examiner "S" was friendly and made me feel at ease during the test.”
- Nana
★★★★★
“examiner was polite and fair. passed with 3 minors”
- Adam
★☆☆☆☆
“The lady that helps you is nice and welcoming, but the man at the desk is probably the rudest man I have ever met in my life.”
- Id rather not say.
★☆☆☆☆
“Horrible experience. My examiner was looking out of the window all the time as if he was frustrated and finally failed me without any minor faults saying that I was slow at junctions. I didn't understand why being slow at junctions he called a major fault. He didn't even let me finish my reverse parking and was so desperate to go back. Did he expect me to rush at junctions or what cos he wanted to go back!! These people don't understand our feelings and think they are God to decide our lives! Horrible.”
- Unknown
★☆☆☆☆
“Highly recommend you take your test elsewhere. Especially if you get Nigel and your female. Deliberately gives you last second instructions and does his best to distract you. Nasty man altogether doubt his pass rate is very high for female drivers. Obviously doesn't like women on the roads”
- anon
★☆☆☆☆
“After attening the theory test to support my partner, which I thought was allowed, I was quite ignorantly asked to leave the waiting room. There were six seats and one person, myself. I being by myself, the receptionist started smalltalk (I thought). I will now quote the conversation. She said "Did you know that these tests can take up to an hour?" I replied "yes but knowing my partner he wont take long". She replied "This waiting room is very small" I agreed, She then told me to leave as this wasnt a waiting room and I would have to find somewhere else to sit. This was at 7:30 in the morning where nowhere was open and I am a female with no idea how to get around ballymena by myself as I had never visited before and also my partner had no way of contacting me to know where I had gone. Luckily I had waited outside the tower centre in the cold where he found me as the receptionist failed to tell him she kicked me out also as a person that has MS (Multiple Sclerosis) I found the rest of my day having pains and spasms in my legs (not being able to sit down does that). I do understand that it was a small waiting room, but she could have allowed me to sat there and if the waiting room had have filled with applicants I would have willingly left, but not one soul was there and nor did more than one person at a time enter, you get to go for your test pretty much as soon as you go in, I felt her persona rude even with the other applicants and my partner, which doesnt help you if your nervous already. I would advise going to another test centre where you wont be treated like dirt before you go to this one.”
- member of public
★☆☆☆☆
“Very very very bad experience with lady examiner .she was really so horrible and wicked .first times she done 14 miner mistake and two serious mistake and second times same women unluckly and this times she done 27 miner mistake .my instuctor was socked .he and me was so confident .bay parking and all round about i done so well but she told me there was no safe distance .no body gets disturb ,no body horn ,but she was so serious unpleasant .by chatting to her bit i found her so unpleasent and rude .her face was like full of anger for some reason .she fail me purposely but nobody i do not know how to sue her .otherwise i wish i could sue her .horrible totally horrible experience .trust me she was so racism and unprofessional with her job .”
- Harish kumar
★★★★★
“After two fails. I finally passed the test at the third time. The examiners are so nice. I won't forget the experiences.”
- Wei Wang
★☆☆☆☆
“This centre is a joke am pretty certain my examiner failed me before I even started.”
- Unknown
★★★★★
“Done my test on Friday. My examiner was soo lovely very fair man!!! And made me feel so relaxed!,got 3 minors n 1 serious due to my own stupid fault!! Test booked again for august...”
- danielle b
★☆☆☆☆
“My instructor Ray (an old man) was very rude during my independant driving - he gave me a set of instructions beforehand, which I didn't remember clearly and when I asked which way it was again he was very rude about it ans refused to tell me! Made me very nervous, and was getting all hot and bothered, resulting in me being overly cautious and making the silliest of mistakes!”
- Begum
★☆☆☆☆
“My instructor Lesley bolan kept her foot on the brake as I was trying to move off and failed me for it if she never kept her foot on the brake I would off passed also when I showed my id she said it wasn't me”
- H
★★★★★
“The examiner was very friendly. He talked to me on my way a few times and that relaxed me. I even missed the routes that he suggested me as a part of independent driving but i drove safely. Telford has a lot of roundabouts and roads with variable speed limits and i had spend around 4-5 hours driving in the area which made me aware of it. I had failed in the same test center earlier with a different examiner but that was due to my own mistake. She was also very friendly and helpful. Good luck to everyone.”
- Bobby
★★★★★
“I took my test last week and I must say that, despite nerves, it was a very pleasant experience. Staff was very helpful and polite. Test centre location is perfect and very easy to find. There is no car park allocated to the test centre as such however there is a car park situated in shopping centre just opposite the St Andrews House.”
- Caroline Jones
★★★★★
“Very good”
- Jack davies
★☆☆☆☆
“I dident even get out the car park and he fail me not happy”
- Sammy
★☆☆☆☆
“Had my test today and failed due to a petty fault ! Not happy with the service I received and would like a refund. Had the female instructor and was failed over a fake white van supposedly having to emergency stop”
- White van
★☆☆☆☆
“did my driving test when 3 other male instructors was spectating me, very stressful, and later on they were very rude by telling me to go away, instructor with a foreign accent won't make it easier for you”
- f y in the a.s.
★★☆☆☆
“The route was not very challenging if you use your common sense. However, th epass and fail depends on how your test examiner is. My examiner must have had a fight with his wife / gf and it showed in the way he spoke to me. It was very disrespectful and discouraging to drive with him beside me.”
- Ganesh
★☆☆☆☆
“Had the female instructor and felt she had already failed me before I set off”
- Jack
★☆☆☆☆
“I've taken my test twice now, had Tina both times and failed. She was absolutely horrible, so rude and sarcastic. I was warned about her prior to my first test and I definitely should have listened. It's like she wanted me to fail from the moment she saw me and when she called me for my second test, I knew straightaway I had no chance of passing. I have never met someone so negative and judgmental and I am seriously considering taking my next test somewhere else just to eliminate the risk of going through how she made me feel again. Disgusting. She isn't fit for the job.”
- A
★☆☆☆☆
“My instructor Lesley bolan failed me today for no reason pressed the brake for nothing she was snotty at the beginning of the lesson with me”
- Becci
★☆☆☆☆
“Rude , obnoxious tester spoke to me like I was far beneath him and seemed genuinely put out he had to test me .. In fairness to him I was his last test of the day so probably was keeping him from getting home and having his dinner or something .. Testers name is Jeff , early fifties bout 5.7 wore a shirt and tie (reckon always dresses that way) longish grey hair round the sides bald on top .. BEWARE”
- Barry
★☆☆☆☆
“Yesterday i was take my test..the woman. .ungry woman and rude..I said please can you speak slow for me ..because I am go in from Spain and I have been living in UK for almost 14 months..the woman say not..in this moment all my things are bloked. .I think to the woman is racist woman ..because I was preparing my test studying to much and I was driving for 25 years..”
- Fernando León ospina arango
★☆☆☆☆
“Extremely rude staff very bad experience do not sit your test there”
- Tracy leggate
★☆☆☆☆
“Avoid this centre, by wife failed in recently (July) driving exam with Remy from Hendon Driving Test Centre with no good reasons. She had few really minor mistakes and now she is pi**ed off because of him. Her driving instructor also says that Remy is not great exterminator. AVOID Remy!”
- Bill
★★★☆☆
“I failed my test today but examiner very nice she make me covetable .”
- Mom
★☆☆☆☆
“Winchester has the lowest passed rate ever,this is caused by the institute of the test centre I wish they had a better attitude towards others and pass more learners.we have written to the government body with regards to the staff at the test centre.i will update once we hear back thanks for reading”
- Zoe
★☆☆☆☆
“@ noname.. Same woman failed me yesterday for doing 15mile an hour on a humps with cars parked both sides. She's just a spiteful woman”
- Selina
★☆☆☆☆
“Examiner was very rude. Her tone made it a very unpleasant experience. Believe her name is Raj or Ray.”
- Anna
★☆☆☆☆
“Erith i heard from people they fail everyone. I had my test there and they failed me with 2 serious and 16 minors. I know i looked, signaled, stayed in my lane but still Failed. They come up with a lot fake reasons to faila student.”
- Gele
★★★★★
“Failed today, but I had Dave and he was very prepared, he told me early in where to stop and to turn. I failed at the crossroads because I was nervous. But he made me feel comfortable”
- Gabriella
★★★★★
“I was extremely nervous before my test, my legs were like jelly. As soon as my examiner came out I was immediately relieved, He put me at ease and explained everything to me. The test went very well, the examiner informed me well before action needed to be taken, and he didn't make it feel like a test. I passed today first time with only 2 minors.”
- Amy O'Connell
★☆☆☆☆
“Disgusting how examiners pick and choose who passes or fails there test based on how they feel on the day. The examiner in question failed me for hesitating but said he doesn't usually fail people for this but has today.The same examiner on a previous test said I wasn't cautious enough, so what are you supposed to do. The whole examiner process needs to be looked into & the same rules should apply to all & should not solely be based on what that examiner feels like doing because that's what it feels like & I am not alone in this after speaking with friends & family who have had similar experiences with this test centre & there examiners.”
- Miss Ward
★☆☆☆☆
“Had a test here and hated it. Examiner shouted WOAH and scared me so i got close to a car which ended up in me failing. Also didnt get a show me question. Just a tell me. Wont be going back”
- S
★☆☆☆☆
“HORRIBLE driving examiner. Did not make me feel calm during my test.kept rushing me to do things as far as I'm concerned I should be taking my time whilst doing manouvers. I don't remember the woman's name.”
- Lolita
★☆☆☆☆
“I recently had a driving test in hinkley and was failed. I'm not writing this post out of spite because I failed. I am writing this for the reason I failed and the manner it was handled in. The instructor who took me for the test failed me for an invalid major which my lesson instructor also deemed to be bogus. I would not reccomend taking a test here as I believe that the staff who take the tests aren't good enough at their jobs and dont look to pass people. Their main objective is to try and fail the testee which in my opinion is unprofessional and wrong! I would strongly advise to take your test elsewhere as your outcome will more than likely be fairer and just.”
- Cameron yates
★☆☆☆☆
“Examiner failed me because it took 2 attempts to do parallel parking taking to long?!! thats not what I will say is dangerous driving!... Just had 3 minus as well...”
- no name
★☆☆☆☆
“Did a cpc mod 4 today the examiner was rude and aggressive.totally ruined my test and concentration. Had already heard rumours about him before I attended. I would strongly advise avoiding having any tests here.”
- Andy Bevan
★☆☆☆☆
“The examiner was very arrogant from the beginning. He failed me because I was holding up a traffic at the roundabout when one other learner driver was in the middle of the roundabout and wasn't giving any signal or indication which way she is going, so I was waited to go in, cause I don't find that safe to enter. Also there was no cars behind me to hold up that Ghost Traffic!! My driving instructor also was sitting in a car, and told him there were no car and no traffic... And the examiner just started to humbling... And walked off... Also if I would choose to go in that roundabout, that's also would be a fail... They take minor mistakes as major... Rubbish centre!! They all just want money...”
- T
★☆☆☆☆
“If you are black or Asian then wanstead is not for you. Especially when your examiner is the gentleman with surname starting C.”
- Rabbie
★☆☆☆☆
“This school is utter crap, I was no way ready for my test. The bikes are knackered the owner Shaun thinks he is Rossi and talks out his ar*e. I went somewhere else and it showed with the lack of training. I didn't know how bad I was until I started with another school. Avoid don't waste your money”
- New boy biker
★☆☆☆☆
“Beware of a lady examiner at Erith. I had a clean sheet but she failed me on a tick of a serious fault with no useful explanation. If erith has only got that examiner, then it should be shut down unfortunately.”
- Treasure
★☆☆☆☆
“I have took 3 tests and failed with only 4,2.1 minor mistakes I think the instructors on all tests have been very harsh and made me feel very nervous I feel that with the things I have failed on should have been minors due to nerves a smile or just a few words from them would be nice”
- gaga
★☆☆☆☆
“Failed my partner because he was going 40mph on a 50mph road. Its a joke”
- dont do it here
★★★★★
“I had my test today with Ian wood and I just want to say he was so polite and friendly. He made me feel at ease and very comfortable. He was simply just a nice person. Anyone who has there test with him you will feel fine.”
- Dawn Baines
★☆☆☆☆
“Driving Test Report Mr. Anderson Figueiredo Vieira Application Ref. 3 5 4 9 8 9 7 9 0 3 9 Date: 14-07-16 Time: 14:42 Dr. N°. 711077 DTC Code / Authority LCHICH Reg. N°. BK63 WLE KEVIN CHATFIELD Cat. Type B Instructor Reg 247209 Instructor Cert. 3605595 Total Faults: 4 Test centre Chichester Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Driving Test Centre Chichester Wyman House, Shopwhyke Road Chichester PO20 2AA The Driving Test Report Explained 19 Following distance You shouldnt have always kept safe distace between you and the vihicle in front. You shouldnt be able to stop safely, well Within the distance you can see to be clear. You shouldnt leave extra distance in wet or slippery conditions. Leave enough space When You are stopped in traffic queues. To comply with safety standards as The Driving Test Report Explained "19 Following distance" I remained at a safe distance from the cleaning truck was approaching a roundabout. I had no visibility of vehicles coming in the opposite direction and could not see the roundabout that was ahead. Three vehicles with impatient drivers exceeded (no security). I was driving at the correct speed, just waiting approach the roundabout which was a few meters away. The fact of being without visibility and near the roundabout, made me stay at a safe distance from the truck without being over cautious or slowing or stopping other road users. Awareness / Planning I did not overtake the truck because it was not safe and very close to the roundabout. I made my intentions very clear. There was a sign in front of roundabout. I did not block the road. I did not creat the hazard. I avoided Causing inconvenience or danger to other road users. Unprofessional, Poor and misleading advice KEVIN CHATFIELD did not conduct in Accordance with regulations. The impatient examiner said: Drive safely by the rules. If you can not see the traffic stay where you are. Drive safely. Then failed me because of it. He made a point of saying "safe drive" solely so that he could say "You fail because I said safe drive" to meet Their ridiculous pass / fail quota? Examiner has invented serious fault. My life and that of others is more important than passing a truck near the roundabout. In addition to all the legal issues arising from an accident should be avoided at all costs. Apparently, according to the number of minor offenses committed, there was no reason to be failed. Sounds to me that some examiners might be incapable of proper assessment. I am sure that the decision of the examiner is absolutely arbitrary and even contrary to the DSA standards of safety. Many of Their Decisions seem to be judgment-based, and their judgment is not appealable. Everything happened after the regular estimated time (according to his words the test takes 38 to 40 minutes, he kept me 50, still having to drive towards the test center). What criteria - if there is one - to pass or fail a candidate? Achieving quota of pass/fail? Examiners are above the law, after all, there's nothing you can do to change the outcome or get compensation. I wonder if there are any examiner who fails just because they can. Do not complain. If you do and you get him next time he might go out of his way to fail you again. Examiners can get in trouble if they pass or fail too many people, so if they've passed a lot they might try and fail you for something in order to keep the numbers happy. THE DRIVING EXAMINERS HAVE A QUOTA https://www.drivingtesttips.biz/driving-examiner.html Although the state DVSA que They do not have a set quota for each test center, the measure They pass rate statistics for each driving examiner and compare Those statistics to examiners who are assigned to the same test center. Each examiner must stay Within 10% of the overall test center pass rate or the DVSA may investigate the examiner who deviates outside of this 10%. This may force examiners to fail the driving test que They may pass Normally, or worse still in terms of road safety, to pass though candidate even They shouldnt have so failed to keep the Within this 10% threshold. Many driving instructors get asked 'Do examiners driving deliberately fail you?' The answer may well be yes as to keep them flying under the radar DVSA investigation. They may of course deliberately pass you too. I would like a full refund of my Test fee and written confirmation que I will not have the same Examiner on my next Test. Regards, Anderson F. Vieira”
- Anderson
★☆☆☆☆
“My daughter had her test this morning and had to do it with another examiner in with her who was accessing the examiner. It is worrying and stressful enough without extra stress & worry put on young people. They did ask my daughter if it would be ok but she only said yes because she felt pressured and didn't want to put examiner on a negative before she started. That maybe wouldn't be the case but while your nervous and on edge you do panic when put on spot. Not happy at all and will be looking into this some more.”
- Phillip Hampson
★☆☆☆☆
“Failed me for stupid reason POOR”
- Sam
★☆☆☆☆
“Cheetham hill driving centre is the worst centre in UK. so please if you can book your test somewhere else that will be better for your future. Before a test some of the examiners decide whom they have to pass or fail . I know the driving instructor who tends to show his marking to the driver, whom he decides to fail. unfortunately, i don't have an evidence to drag him in courts.”
- s shah
★★★★★
“Woodgreen is the bests place to take your driving tests!!!”
- Chante
★★★★★
“The exAminer Shawn was great! He was extremely pleasant and had a calming presence that completely took away my nerves. His feedback also was really helpful. I passed!”
- Shelle V
★☆☆☆☆
“Hi Guys, I wonder how this examiner Nick has still got a job!!! Most rude ill mannered person I have ever come across and such a bully as well "a little example" from my encounter, while on my on my practical test, with a flow a vehicle ahead of me, he clap his hands rudely and said chop chop you are not going to drive 10 miles an hour !!! Maybe he was expecting me to crash in the car ahead of me because I was keeping a safe car length distance.”
- Not Happy Bunny
★☆☆☆☆
“Test cancelled on me twice now which has messed me about with work Happy is not the word”
- Louise
★☆☆☆☆
“Absolutely disgusting test centre my partner has had 3 driving tests now and failed them all because of youse his driving instructor and we all know how much of a good driver he is and this centre has failed him with a clean sheet hardy no minus we won't be letting go this time where taking it to court as he had someone with him this time who knows he done no wrong his driving instructor everyone should avoid this centre youse have made my partner feel little failing him and the driving instructors are horrible youse make me sick”
- J
★☆☆☆☆
“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
★☆☆☆☆
“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.”
- Rizwana
★★★★★
“I couldn't be happier with the examiner (Ken)... I was so nervous from the begining and he put me at ease and gave me so much confidence... I passed first time and I wouldn't of wanted to do it any where else. Over the moon”
- Zoe
★☆☆☆☆
“My question is simple no driving instructors of ethinic majority hence the number of black people not passing due to targets that need to be reached & off course race. Their favourate line i,m sorry u have felt this time really keep on the good work legalised corruption well done.”
- Mataz
★★★★★
“My driving instructor was dawn, beyond amazing.. Learnt so much so quickly aswell! Great teacher would highly reccomend ! Xxx”
- Jill
★★★★★
“A very good test centre consisting of very busy town centre plus good A roads and plenty of hills for hill starts”
- Paul
★☆☆☆☆
“I am not happy because my examiner fail me because judgement which was meeting no I did what I was supposed to do and on aggressive driver of another was shouting at us and examiner said and did nothing the road was smart lane were u have to give way to coming car while u have park car on ur left hand and I was told by my examiner I fail Because the other driver could not wait for me to give him way so I am very unhappy with the decision the examiner it was very polite to me”
- Stacian williams
★☆☆☆☆
“Awful experience with the woman examiner in Erith today. Thought I had passed until the end when she couldn't even explain the marks she gave me or give me suggestions for passing the next time. She must enjoy the power of failing people. Wonder if her fail rates are much higher than the other test examiners at this centre that already has a ridiculously low pass rate. Do yourself a favor and take your test elsewhere!”
- Experienced driver
★★★★★
“Excellent. Very friendly approach from examiners. Professional and helpful. Highly recommended”
- Marcin Fereczkowski
★★★★★
“Jenny my no nonsense but fair Examiner was an excellent Examiner....I was really nervous but I just did my driving to the best of my ability and to their standards and got a "clean driving" PASS from my Examiner.....Thank you Jenny and West Wickham Test Centre...”
- Francine
★☆☆☆☆
“Very very bad no toilets an sh*t examiners got the same examiner and same manouevere which is not fair”
- Kaz
★☆☆☆☆
“I experienced a test with Tanya at horsforth, I will not be going back to this test Center. she makes you feel uncomfortable from start to finish she was talking during the test telling you your faults might aswell of stopped the test from the get go. she scrutnized everything be aware if booking test at horsforth. She needs to be reviewed on her test capabilities.”
- Appauled
★★★★★
“Examiner was really kind i passed first time.”
- Zsanett
★☆☆☆☆
“Absolutely disgusting instructor I had; he was judging where I came from as well as not being prepared for my test. He was late, he didn't check my eye sight and he didn't have a planned route for me and the independent driving! He failed me because apparently I went in front of a bus but here's the thing, I didn't come across any busses! If you are planning to take you test here at mill hill I can't stress enough how much you shouldn't they're rude, disrespectful and money thieves that just fail you for minor things.”
- Anonymous
★★★☆☆
“Failed the second time due to my own fault as the first major was driving across the roundabout when a car was coming from the right I did stop it so did the examiner Another one was driving in the right hand lane due to buss pulling over the left by returned to the left a little late so basically in the wrong lane The first time I had 8 minors and two majors The second time I had 4 minors and two majors different ones I wanted to pass so much but I am really gutted and I hope my third time is the last time to pass. Also my examiner was really friend ly and when I was confused I would ask for directions and he would tell me.”
- reebz
★☆☆☆☆
“it was so bad”
- kate just
★☆☆☆☆
“Failed today due to being made to feel ill at ease by a palpably irritated female examiner. even my instructor commented that 'she wasn't happy at all was she?'. I am angry at myself at finishing the test - in retrospect I should have told her that I was not happy with her attitude towards me, swapped seats with my instructor and made him drive all three of us back in an awkward silence!”
- Kelly
★☆☆☆☆
“Woe betide anyone who is a little late arriving after the 15 mins before time!! The staff are extremely rude and aggressive and obviously do not understand the meaning of customer service or have had training in people skills or on how to put nervous teens at ease. Would never use this centre again.”
- Suzanne
★★★★★
“Thanks to Charles at Coventry driving test centre for giving me confidence in my first driving test even though I didn't pass I hope my next Examiner is just like him my test was taken today at 3:27”
- Aneta
★☆☆☆☆
“I actually think this might be true.I have failed twice. first test the examiner grabbed the steering wheel whilst I was driving getting me so scared not knowing what I did wrong.Which he failed me . Secondly being more prepared and confident I was sure I was going to get my license.As i finished my test heading bck I saw the examiner waving her arm to someone and as I felt proud knowing my driving was a success my world came crumbling down as she failed me saying I hada sserious fault.I was totally crushed knowing I gave 101% evn as my instructor askd me wht I did wrong.I culd not think of wht I did tht was wrong. I don't want to think that this people are racist towards my skin colour coz this is my third attempt ad to be honest they are really killing my confidence as am struggling to get my license so as to get my car. Second attempt I drove perfectly knowing I had extra driving lessons which cost me alot of money.Getting back to the centre feeling proud of myself”
- sky
★☆☆☆☆
“The staff at thus test centre are racist, they inly pass white people most times & make it hard for other races expecially africans. I personally think the centre needs some serious investigations.”
- Tess
★★★★★
“Bryan is a fantastic driving instructor who taught me how to drive properly. After having passed my test first time I would not have changed anything about the learning experience. The lessons were very enjoyable, always a laugh and really did teach me how to drive. Bryan was so good as a teacher and he would always be happy to help with any areas I was struggling on. The experience was one I thoroughly enjoyed and I am really glad I picked to learn to drive with Bryan at Evolve Driving School.”
- Alex Main
★☆☆☆☆
“Disastrous ADI Part 2 thanks to the unfriendly manner, negative body language and general demeanour. His constant sighing, halitosis and exaggerated mirror checking made for my usual calm, confident and progressive approach to be replaced with a fear, anxiety and despair from the very beginning. No constructive feedback. No empathy or human emotion. My instructor was present and could not believe how appalling his attitude was.”
- Miss B
★☆☆☆☆
“Tried to call you on so many occasions before my husbands 3:30 appointment - he got stuck in a big traffic jam behind a huge accident and sat in traffic for ages. I'm sorry he has missed his appointment but I have been trying to contact for hours to see if we can reschedule or you will accept him late - no one answering phones and ten day response time for emails? How do you deal with cases like this when no one can contact you - please call me on 07590927737 I look forward to your call thanks”
- Khia shales
★☆☆☆☆
“Terribly irrational and illogical fail from the well known rubbish tester Peter - take a dash camera otherwise he will fail you”
- Annoymous
★☆☆☆☆
“My daughter failed her first test because she made mistakes and was very nervous, fair dues. Had to wait 3 months for next test and she did a good test but failed going over bridge on Crosshill Road. There was no oncoming traffic and followed the car in front of her but failed as she went over the line a bit when it went from one lane two. Her instructor had a tape of the test and complained to the centre it could have been a minor, others have passed doing the same thing and she did exactly as the experienced driver in front of her, no-one was obstructed as there were no cars waiting to come over the bridge the other way, but it was down to examiner's discretion. Anyway it totally destroyed her and she has since done two further tests which she has failed after waiting a further 5 months to get these appointments. Each of these tests had one major and 2 minors. She feels there's no point doing any further tests and can't put her self through it again. Her instructor rates her driving ability very highly and so do I when she is driving with me. So I'm at a loss for her. I know this sounds like sour grapes but honestly the examiner from the second test needs to look at himself in the mirror. But hey good luck to all you folk doing your test - I'm sure you will do fine. Be careful going over the bridge and watch out for the one way street at ledgate.”
- Tearful parent
★☆☆☆☆
“Terrible. A very bad experience for me and feel sorry for people who choose to go here in the future. Not only did I feel quite uneasy and intimidated from my male examiner, at the end of the test he decided to shout at me an attempt to insult my intelligence. he told me to drive forwards into a bay to park up and finish my test.. as i am doing this, he started to shout at me saying " I said forwards, do you not know which way is forwards " i then look over to him to see he is pointing left......... then he continued to shout getting louder and more intimidating. I still passed but the way he acted was out of order and there should be consequences....”
- Nathan Harris
★☆☆☆☆
“After my Son failed his test, He explained that he was wrongly failed I decided to call to find out what the process was to appeal against the decision, only to find I would be spoken to in an extremely rude manor and told that this is exactly how complaints are raised, (WELL YER?). The roundabout in question had also been changed to another after signing of the formal document? (which was read to me even though its confidential to my son) The instructor that took the test is well known for the under 50% pass rate, I would be too at £62 a test!! Why in this day in age do we not record the test using a few Go Pro's so that if a appeal is requested it can played back at the test center and quickly sorted either way, the fail or minor mark could be timed so easily accessible if requested.... But NO we have to go the the courts to appeal the test with a his word against mine (not got a chance!!) costing the tax man even more! Have you had the same experience at Scunthorpe Scam Test Center?”
- - Anonymous2
★☆☆☆☆
“I drove away from this test centre today feeling like I had been unjustly failed. You get told when you are learning to drive that examiners are looking for people to pass; such statements are difficult believe following a visit to this test centre. I thought my reason for being failed was petty, and it upset me that I drove out countless roundabouts in the test, taking the wrong lane into one of them seemed a petty and unfair reason considering every other approach to every other roundabout. An excellent method of wasting 62 quid. Funnily enough I believe I also had a female instructor, whether this is the same person as mentioned in these other lovely reviews I am unsure, I saw that there was more than one instructor. In my group of four people I met in the waiting room (which is small and therefore fairly intimate) none were passed. This was one of the people's fifth attempt. Also don't drive into the car park early, you will be shouted at; aggressively.”
- -----
★★★★★
“Had an examiner called Rob! He was the nicest guy! We talked the whole time and passed with only one fault! Definitely recommend him and the test centre!