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TEST CENTRE CONTACT DETAILS

Practical Driving Test Centre Address
295 Allenby Road
Southall
Greater London
UB1 2HD

Test Centre Details:  Candidates should park in the church car park just off Bycroft Road and walk up to the Southall Driving Test Centre. No toilet facilities available. Ramp access for wheelchair users available.
Test Centre Provides Tests For: Car

THE DRIVING TEST IN Southall

Southall Driving Test Centre is situated around many road types that will be included on the driving test. Busy urban roads will test your ability on road systems such as roundabouts, junctions and crossroads. Residential roads being relatively quiet are often used for test manoeuvres.

The examiner will request one such manoeuvre from the possible four. The road types are also used to demonstrate your ability at meeting oncoming traffic on narrow lane streets – see passing parked cars for advice. High speed ‘A’ roads such as the A40 dual carriageway is likely as they are part of the test routes.

Rural country roads from Southall Test Centre are also featured on many of the tests conducted – see country road driving for advice on these particular road types. Around 10 minutes of independent driving can be expected along with the emergency stop procedure having a 1-in-3 chance of being requested. The test routes are compiled by the examiners who conduct the tests at each specific test centre.




Test routes are compiled to utilise as many varied road types and traffic systems as possible so to ensure the test candidate is proficient in all aspects of driving. Test routes often include difficult parts and by gaining knowledge of the routes offers valuable insight into what to expect on the test. Driving test routes may be available to view or a downloadable app for your mobile device in your area, including Southall Driving Test Centre.

BOOKING A DRIVING TEST AT Southall DRIVING TEST CENTRE

Tests can be booked by telephone or online to take place throughout the day Monday to Friday. Some test centres may also offer Saturday tests at a slightly higher booking fee.



Book a driving test by phone
Practical driving tests can be booked over the telephone via an automated service. To book a test at Southall Driving Test Centre, see the book a driving test section for booking contact telephone numbers. Although this is an automated service, a Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) assistant can be reached by following the prompts.

Book your driving test online
The majority of test candidates book their driving test over the internet as the available free test slots are made visible to be taken. To make a test booking at Southall Driving Test Centre, see the book a driving test section.

Rescheduling or cancelling the driving test
Driving Tests can be rescheduled or cancelled. Changing your driving test date can be done providing three working days’ notice is given. To cancel your test and receive a full refund from DVSA bookings, three working days’ notice must also be provided. Saturdays are also classed as a working day.

Southall DRIVING TEST CENTRE PASS RATES

Southall Driving Test Centre

Southall Driving Test Centre

Practical driving test pass rates vary from centre to centre. This can often be due to the location, often busier areas having a slightly lower pass rate. Driving tests can be taken at any UK test centre. Choosing an area that you feel more confident in may benefit. The driving test pass rates section may show driving test pass rate statistics for your practical test centre.

Southall TEST CENTRE TELEPHONE NUMBER

For driving test booking and test amendments such as rescheduling or cancelling, please only contact the DVSA as above. Test centre staff may be contacted directly if you have a question that directly relates to your test – examples may include an issue with your test vehicle (see cars for the driving test), or if a test is still going ahead due to bad weather (see driving tests in bad weather for further information). Southall Test Centre telephone contact number: 020 88132965

REVIEWS FOR YOUR DRIVING TEST CENTRE

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Name
Rating
Review

★★★★★
5 5 1
“Good service, good van Will be back”
★★☆☆☆
2 5 1
“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.”
★☆☆☆☆
1 5 1
“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”
★☆☆☆☆
1 5 1
“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.”
★☆☆☆☆
1 5 1
“Had my driving test, was possitive that I will pass. The driving instructor was talking through the whole test like she was scared and treated me like an idiot. She was correcting everything I did although there wasn't a problem. When I got stressed and upset of her talking I lost my confidence. She did not let me drive! When we drove on dual carriage way, I looked around and indicated that I want to change lane (but didn't change yet), after which she screamed that there is a car (that I was aware of). Her scream scared me and I swayed, which was my major. Honestly, however desperate you are, DO NOT book it here. If you get her, then you know for sure that you wasted your money. Her behavior is disrespectful and rude, which is not what you want from a tester”
★☆☆☆☆
1 5 1
“Hours later and I'm still shaking.. I started off really well thinking it would be an alright exam and before I knew it she was screaming in my ear. I was close to tears. I feel sorry for all the other students whose confidence has been killed by this particular examiner. The funny thing is that after the exam had finished she started to be nice to me like seriously? You've put me off ever wanting to go through a driving test again..”
★☆☆☆☆
1 5 1
“I have been driving car for last 5 years outside uk.Have taken classes in uk as well .. all good with driving instructor but I have been failed twice with not a 100% fault.. both the times they went with theirs decisions.dont know wats really goin on at that centre.definitelwill not go back there...”
★☆☆☆☆
1 5 1
“I failed twice and both times I had to new examiners who didn't even know what they were doing. One examiner made me nervous by just staring at me throughout the drive and the other one was just too rude”
★☆☆☆☆
1 5 1
“I have been failed twice by the same examiner, first for not stopping on a roundabout when it was my priority and clear , a car came speeding around the corner and (Name removed at request of DVSA) said i should have stopped which makes no sense because it was my priority , second fail was for edging forward on the giveway line when i could not see , crazy this test centre is corrupt and want you to drive in a way which could possibly be dangerous whatever you do do not book here waste of time.”
★☆☆☆☆
1 5 1
“If I was able to, I wouldn't even give 1 star. Southall Driving test centre is full of stupid people. Examiner (Name removed at request of DVSA) failed me just because I stopped at the zebra crossing at last minute for pedestrian to cross the road and said I shouldn't have stopped the car. Secondly, examiner said I didn't check the mirror when gave signal at roundabout to change the lane. In fact, I did check all the mirrors and gave left signal but examiner himself was looking at somewhere else. Said follow the white van on the roundabout, when I did, he just shouted at me saying I told you to stay in left lane. I was trapped by examiner himself. What a STUPID person he is. And don't know for what reason he gave me 15 minors too but I drove very nicely and safely. At the end of the test, he said you got excellent control on your car then how the hell he failed me? Very disappointed with their poor judgement as they are just meant to waste your money. DO NOT BOOK YOUR TEST AT SOUTHALL DRIVING TEST CENTRE if you really want to pass it.”
★☆☆☆☆
1 5 1
“Full automatic license holder over a year I decided to learn manual today I had my test at southall and guess what I failed with 4 minors including serious fault when the serious fault was not my fault at all,when trying to pick my lane before roundabout a car got really close next to me however I was inside my lane instead of stopping I did carry on totally unfair as the the other driver was the one with no right observation do not book your test there”
★★☆☆☆
2 5 1
“I passed my driving test on my third attempt.It was all down to the very helpful examiner ARON.The key is never give up .”
★★★★★
5 5 1
“I passed first time yesterday, thanks to a great examiner. He was talking to me through out the test and really calmed my nerves. Once again thank you Darren!! Thumbs up!!”
★☆☆☆☆
1 5 1
“The play same game with everone horrible examiner fail people to make only money!!”
★★★★★
5 5 1
“I have undertaken my test at south all 3 times in total now as I had failed on the first two attempts due to driver faults . I must say that during all three tests I was made to feel very comfortable and at ease by my examiner. I wil be advising my younger brother and sisters to take their tests at Southall when they are ready too.”
★★★★☆
4 5 1
“Very accommodating and welcoming staff.”
★★★★★
5 5 1
“Failed because of my own stupid mistakes but was given great advice by the lady doing the test and made to feel a lot better about failing . Had another month of lessons and took my test again for a PASS!! Thank you for the encouragement! beep! beep!”
★☆☆☆☆
1 5 1
“Examiner (Name removed at request of DVSA) admitted that I did a 360 check before reversing into a space during parallel parking and then made it out as if I was lucky to pass by saying he will "let me off this time" because I didn't check right blind spot. Frustrating when I've devoted a year to practicing and preparing. BEWARE!”
★☆☆☆☆
1 5 1
“(Name removed at request of DVSA) is a *****. She failed me twice now. She is a very nervous examiner and she always makes me feel nervous. She failed me for clearance both times, I was trying to not make the same mistake as the first time but I ended up making another mistake. I only got 4 minors. I feel like I want to keep trying there so one day when I pass I can rub the certificate in her face, she is very nasty and hard on learners.”
★★★★★
5 5 1
“Had my test at southall today and the EXAMINER WAS ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC.....AARON..... he was so nice and friendly! Made me feel very comfortable and would RECOMMEND ANYONE TAKE YOUR TEST AT SOUTHALL AND PRAY YOU GET AARON..Aaron was a highly professional examiner!....happy driving and if the examiners read this....thank you so much AARON...”
★☆☆☆☆
1 5 1
“I had the examiner (Name removed at request of DVSA) who is extremely rude and unprofessional. Before we even got in the car she was being rude to me and appeared angry and stressed - this attitude continued throughout the whole test and she insulted my driving repeatedly. Surely examiners are not meant to do this?? Having read a few of the comments below which mention her name, she really does not appear to be up to the job. She also didn't follow the procedure she had outlined e.g. she did not ask me a "show me" question while driving. She also turned up the heating in my car really high which was burning my foot whenever I used the clutch - when I politely asked if I could turn it down a little she got more stressed and snapped at me. She also contradicted the sat nav directions while I was following the sat nav and then refused to clarify what she had said when I asked, and then got angry at me for hesitating, which felt like a deliberate attempt to sabotage my test. My sense was that as soon as we met (despite how polite I was) she intended to fail me regardless. I am a safe and confident driver with lots of experience, yet her crazy attitude made me really nervous - it is really bad that examiners are able to do this to people who are learning to be safe on the roads. This woman has wasted my time and money and it's a real shame to hear she has done the same to other students too.”
★★★★☆
4 5 1
“Passed my test second time. My examiner Kam was great. Reassuring and professional and I felt at ease.”
★☆☆☆☆
1 5 1
“I am here to complain about the unprofessional behaviour of the examiner (Name removed at request of DVSA).Towards the end I believe I have the full right to know whether I have failed or passed in a professional manner.Instead, the examiner started speaking about the fact that he heard a thunder will come about yesterday night with a friend of his (who was walking to his house near the southall test center).There I am... just waiting to know whether I failed or passed. His behaviour was so unprofessional and so rude. I really wonder if it is right for a examiner to start up a conversation casually like that without dismissing the learner and telling them whether they have passed or failed. This type of rude and unprofessional behaviour at Southall will keep many away.”
★★★★★
5 5 1
“5 stars to Aaron, I couldn't have wished for a greater examiner, he made what is a highly pressured event calmer with his cheerful persona. You are a star! Thank you 😀”
★☆☆☆☆
1 5 1
“Taking the test here is just a waste of time and money, especially if you're unlucky enough to get examined by (Name removed at request of DVSA). If she wants to fail you, she will find a reason to fail you for. She failed me twice, once because her impression was that I cut in front of someone when switching lanes (even though I checked the mirrors many times and was very confident that I have a gap, and the car behind didn't even have to slow down for me). The second time she failed me in the EXACT same place, for EXACTLY the opposite reason: she said I was hesitant and didn't take a gap when she told me to switch lanes.”
★☆☆☆☆
1 5 1
“I feel like the examiners have a set goal of how many people should pass. The examiner (Name removed at request of DVSA) failed me for doing a turn that other examiners told my instructor to do with the candidates! So either this i***t doesn't know the rules or the examiners want to fail people by having this confusion.”
★☆☆☆☆
1 5 1
“S,a,m.i of southall Is absolutely wird and gave me two mistakes very silly for 6 points check! Really? I have 5 years of experience Shame on this centre”
★★★★★
5 5 1
“Kam, my test examiner, gave stern and understandable instructions, which made me feel comfortable and confident. This which was a huge change from previous examiners and it's much appreciated.”
★☆☆☆☆
1 5 1
“I had my driving lesson today with kam from the centre, she spoke very rudely and made me feel very uncomfortable, she was being loud and made me feel like I didn’t know what I was doing, I had 3 minors throughout the test and one major which was that I was about to change lanes . I had not changed lanes and she started screaming to say i can’t see what I am doing. She is very rude and disrespectful and belittles many people. Definitely do not recommend this test centre solely because of her . Don’t waste your money booking a test here”
Southall Driving Test Centre Overall rating: ★★☆☆☆ 2.2 based on 29 reviews
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