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Guildford Driving Test Centre

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TEST CENTRE CONTACT DETAILS

Practical Driving Test Centre Address
Slyfield Industrial Estate off Moorfield Road 
Guildford
Surrey
GU1 1SA

Test Centre Details:  Ramped access to Guildford Driving Test Centre office only (on steps). Car parking facilities available for candidates. Male and female toilets available.
Test Centre Provides Tests For: Car, Taxi, Lorries, large vehicles and buses (LGV), Car and trailers, Approved driving instructor – part two, Approved driving instructor – part three

THE DRIVING TEST IN Guildford

As Guildford Driving Test Centre is situated on the outskirts, a wide variety of road types is likely during the driving test. Expect town driving to incorporate busy roundabouts, from large multi-lane to residential area mini roundabouts, various junctions and crossroads.

Narrow residential lanes and roads are often taken during the test, providing hazardous conditions due to width constraints and oncoming traffic.

The passing parked cars tutorials offer guidance on these road types.

 

Rural roads can be difficult due to harsh corners (see the country road driving tutorial) and ‘A’ roads such as the A3 Dual carriageway system is a probability. The testing examiner will request one manoeuvre out of a possible four and a one-in-three chance of the emergency stop procedure being requested. Independent driving is around 10 minutes of following basic maps and road signs.




During the driving test from Guildford Driving Test Centre, many difficult roads and roundabouts will be taken. By viewing the Guildford Driving Test Routes, you will gain a better understanding of the various roads that the examiner will be taking you on during the driving test from Guildford. The time of day that you book your driving test for this test centre will also make a difference. Booking the test between the times of 10AM and 3PM should result in less traffic during your test to deal with.

BOOKING A DRIVING TEST AT Guildford DRIVING TEST CENTRE

Choose whether you would like to book your practical driving test by either telephone or via the internet.




Book a driving test by phone
The DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) automated telephone number allows for a practical test to be booked at Guildford from the selected free slots available. Contact and booking telephone numbers can be located within the book a driving test section. If you wish to speak to an adviser, listen to the options provided in the recorded message.

Book your driving test online
Driving test internet bookings are often the preferred option due to the free slot availability being displayed to the test candidates. See the book a driving test section for booking a practical driving test at Guildford.

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

Guildford DRIVING TEST CENTRE PASS RATES

Guildford Driving Test Centre

Guildford Driving Test Centre

The pass rates vary depending on which driving test centre that you take your practical test with. Once you have found a test centre closest to you, the driving test pass rates section will provide you with an indication of the statistics for that test centre.

Guildford TEST CENTRE TELEPHONE NUMBER

If you wish to book or amend a practical driving test time or date, please follow the instructions above as this cannot be done via test centres directly. You may contact Guildford Driving Test Centre, or any driving test centre to inform the manager that you may be late, or to inquire whether a test is still going ahead due to bad weather. See driving tests in bad weather for further information. You may find your test centre telephone contact number in the driving test centre contact numbers section.

PRACTICAL DRIVING TEST CENTRE REVIEWS

Reviews help us to decide on services and products and what best to look out for. Write a review of Guildford Driving Test Centre and let others taking their test at this centre what it was like. Tell us what the test routes were like, easy or hard, whether you passed or failed, what the test examiner was like. It’s quick and simple – no signup necessary and only your nickname will be displayed. To ensure your review meets our guidelines, please read our Terms and Conditions prior to submission.




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★☆☆☆☆
1 5 1
“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.”
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1 5 1
“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.”
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1 5 1
“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”
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1 5 1
“Worst experience in my life one star rating is to high for this place”
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1 5 1
“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..”
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1 5 1
“Horrible experience in Guildford too. The instructor asked me three 'show me, tell me questions' one of which was asked whilst I was driving and involved showing him how the demisters worked. I asked him if i should stopped to show him so and he said 'I don't know, it's up to you', the road was full of cars and I pulled anyway, he then marked me down for it. He also grabbed my steering wheel at a round about as I misunderstood his instructions. I felt this was very aggressive and added up to my, reasonable, nervs of having to sit an exam. He finally failed me after he took me on independent driving through 3 different routes (first Aldershot, then Worplesdon and then Woking) and said that as I drove at 30 in a 60 road he would mark that as a serious offence (the speed sign was no-where to be seen and I decided to stick to the speed limit rather than committing a speed offence). The guy also mentioned twice my nationality, which had NOTHING to do with the fact that I was sitting an exam, when I asked him how he knew where I was from he said 'I saw it in your learners', but why is he even looking at this? Why is this relevant to decide if I am a good or bad driver? Or perhaps he made the decision the minute he saw I was not English. I can't help but feel he tried his best for me to fail.”
★☆☆☆☆
1 5 1
“I had my LGV driving test few weeks ago with examiner named Bill. He was very rude and I knew it that he is going to fail me before starting our journey. He didn't introduce himself, totally ignored me in the begining like a piece of garbage. During the driving he made me very nervous, he was very late with giving me clues where we going and this made myself very stresfull all the times. I couldn't focus properly on the signs and on the road. So he was pushing me down until a totally lost my focus and I made serious fault. Funny thing is that just right after he changed his attitude and became more normal because he knew that I failed so was I. I never had this kind of driving experience in my life.I would like to add that I am not British and when I m reading some of the other feedbacks below it's shows me that they are letting you pass or fail up to your origin. After Brexit there is many racists in this country. How you can prove it to them ?, I will take one more shot in this Center soon and I am having a hope that it will not be him again. All the others (English Drivers) passed their exam same day with other examinators without any problems.”
★★★★★
5 5 1
“After I booked my driving test in Guildford Driving Centre I noticed that most of reviews been bad about this centre. I just want to say...in my opinion all been friendly . I passed my driving test -14.02.17. My examiner was Darren P. I would like to say a big thank you for him . As my English not so good , he tried to speak with me - slowly that I would understand everything . Very polite and professional person . I would recommend this centre. Good luck to everyone.”
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1 5 1
“I would NOT recommend this driving centre for anyone to do their test. I had a test a few weeks ago, the examiner was a lady, to which she is known for being grumpy. She made no conversation to make the journey relaxed and continuously changed the routes whilst on the drive which made the test stressful. She should change her career, clearly she is not happy. I wouldn't advise anyone to do their test here, unless you want to fail deliberately.”
★★★★★
5 5 1
“Had Simon on my HGV test today at Guiford Centre. I didn't pass unfortunately but Simon put me at ease throughout my test and I feel I can learn from my mistakes.”
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3 5 1
“I had an examiner called Carol, in terms of marking she was fair. She would start to create conversation, but would tell me to focus when I started to talk. Access to test centre is limited, and the test routes are tough. Nevertheless I passed.”
★★★★★
5 5 1
“Many bad reviews here but honestly I have no complaints whatsoever (and I failed!). I was pretty nervous but the examiner was very nice and put me at ease. I messed up my maneuver and failed on that but otherwise the route was actually fairly easy.”
★☆☆☆☆
1 5 1
“Had my test here and the same examiner (Gordon) was very rude and grumpy and failed my twice! Customer service is definitely not a thing theses examiners are away off!”
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1 5 1
“I hope you dont come across an examiner called Bill. Sad life, moody, grumpy, angry face. Guaranteed fail and you will know it before you even start driving.”
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1 5 1
“Just had to say that the test examiner I had called BILL was very rude on more than one occasion. Could not understand his introductions. Kinda thought I wasn't going to pass from the start. Shouting at me which does not help. This guy should not be allowed to be an examiner.. Total idiot”
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1 5 1
“I usually hate to complain.I had my hgv test yesterday and i failed.Failing doesnt make me sad also these people trying to look grumpy.The main think made me sad i dont think they like you that much if you are not Engilish.As i look most of reviews above same happens,if you are not Engilish they are noy easy with you.You can easly see that.I drove that truck good i was thinking i passed till i parked truck.Then he said im sorry i fail you.And mainly reviews says this center not happy with people from different country.You can smell there racist.”
★☆☆☆☆
1 5 1
“(Name removed) was my examiner, was cold and made me feel nervous”
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1 5 1
“(Name removed) was my examiner, was so rude and grumpy, reaction is too exagerated.”
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4 5 1
“I see couple of views on (Name removed). I had my test here with this person and all I hear was good. This person was lovely to me i was very nervous Maybe you unhsppy because you fail. You can not blame this person.”
★★★☆☆
3 5 1
“I took my trailer test here. I drove around guilford a few times prior to the test. My examiner was very very miserable but it just made me more determined to pass. I felt extremely lucky on the day that he chose a country route with easier roads than those that are in guilford town. My advice would be to get familiar with the area as it is a difficult place to just turn up and wing it to test standards. I passed with 1 minor.”
Guildford Driving Test Centre Overall rating: ★★☆☆☆ 1.9 based on 20 reviews
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