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TEST CENTRE CONTACT DETAILS

Practical Driving Test Centre Address
2 Devon House
Hermon Hill
Wanstead
Greater London
E11 2AW

Test Centre Details:  No test candidate car parking facilities available. Tests typically start from Hermon Hill. No toilets available.
Test Centre Provides Tests For: Car

THE DRIVING TEST IN Wanstead

The driving test from Wanstead Driving Test Centre will include many different road types. Situated close to the test centre is the A406 North Circular road. This road is likely to be a feature of the driving test. Busy roads and dual carriageway sections often feature as part of the test routes.

Residential roads although being quieter are often used for test manoeuvres and also used by the examiner to test your ability for meeting oncoming traffic. These road types are often narrow and need good forward planning. The test will include high usage of traffic systems such as roundabouts of various types, junctions and crossroads.

 

These will vary from unmarked, quiet residential types to busy multi lane types. As Wanstead Driving Test Centre does not have customer car parking facilities, and therefor bay parking facilities, the bay parking manoeuvre will not be requested. Expect to have one manoeuvre requested along with the emergency stop procedure having a 1-in-3 possibility.



Approximately 10 minutes of the driving test will be set aside for independent driving. Knowing each and every test route isn’t essential, though gaining an understanding of the particularly difficult areas of the test routes often proves beneficial. Examiners who conduct the tests develop the test routes for their test centres with the intention of taking the test candidate through as many varied road types and traffic systems as possible, within the time given. This is to ensure test candidates can deal with all situations and often involves difficult areas. Driving test routes may be available to view or a downloadable app for your mobile device in your area, including Wanstead Driving Test Centre.

BOOKING A DRIVING TEST AT Wanstead DRIVING TEST CENTRE

Roads / test routes often get busy in Wanstead and so it may benefit learner drivers to book their test so that it takes place over the quieter periods of the day. Whilst making your test booking, information from your theory test pass certificate and provisional driving licence is required. You will be given a set of test dates and times that are available to take whilst booking.



Book a driving test by phone
Driving tests can be booked by telephone where an automated service will take you through the process. The book a driving test section details the process and telephone numbers needed to book a test at Wanstead Driving Test Centre. If you require a person to speak to, 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 Wanstead 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.

Wanstead DRIVING TEST CENTRE PASS RATES

Wanstead Driving Test Centre

Wanstead Driving Test Centre

Pass rates from each driving test centre vary, often due to location. As a UK resident, you can book and take your driving test at any practical test centre within the UK, allowing you to choose the location you feel more confident with. The driving test pass rates section may show driving test pass rate statistics for your practical test centre.

Wanstead 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). Your test centre contact telephone details (including Wanstead Driving Test Centre) may be located driving test centre contact numbers section.

REVIEWS FOR YOUR DRIVING TEST CENTRE

Help others by telling them your experience of your driving test and write a review of Wanstead Driving Test Centre. Let us know if you passed or failed your driving test. What was the test centre like, did it had adequate facilities? What were the test routes like and how was your examiner? 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
“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”
★☆☆☆☆
1 5 1
“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!”
★☆☆☆☆
1 5 1
“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!!!”
★★★★★
5 5 1
“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”
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4 5 1
“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.”
★☆☆☆☆
1 5 1
“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!”
★★☆☆☆
2 5 1
“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.”
★★★☆☆
3 5 1
“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”
★☆☆☆☆
1 5 1
“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.”
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1 5 1
“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”
★☆☆☆☆
1 5 1
“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.”
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1 5 1
“If you are black or Asian then wanstead is not for you. Especially when your examiner is the gentleman with surname starting C.”
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1 5 1
“Omg it's funny how ppl are complaining about "Leonard" as I thought I was just being too sensitive he failed me for reasons I can't even remember doing he has this terrible aura about him. Very intimidating and sarcastic impossible to stay calm with him. Taking your driving test should not have to feel so stressful he made it so difficult for me and I honestly believe I did my very best but he still failed me with 10 minors and 2 serious although I still cannot even recall where I went wrong. Horrible man they really need to consider having him as an examiner. At least I know it's not just me other ppl have also had a bad experience with him.”
★☆☆☆☆
1 5 1
“Have failed test on an automatic. 5 faults for change of gear...on an automatic. really?”
★★★★★
5 5 1
“I have to say I had the best examiner today !!! And I mean it he made me feel really comfortable just what you expect from an examiner professional but a human being !!! I said my prayers before my exam felt nervous as usual Wasn't sure till the end of the test how I had done hope everyone gets my Irish examiner !!!!! Whoop whoop passed !!!!! Top tip always do you're lessons in Wanstead and you will pass !!!!”
★★★★★
5 5 1
“Dimitir was very nice, I just passed my driving test with 2 minor faults.”
★☆☆☆☆
1 5 1
“Leonard is a very cruel examiner,started screaming at me for taking my time to park safely.Felt like punching him in the face at that point.”
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1 5 1
“F**king worse place to take a test, they failed me 7 times f**king s**t place with the worse pass rate. They love to fail people and put them in dumb situation. Honesty I hate that place im probably gonna try Chingford next.”
★☆☆☆☆
1 5 1
“Worst place to give test, i have made 8 attempts and still failed...all the examiners are so rude and make you feel so nervous. I wonder that they even pass anyone...now that i know the Wanstead route by hard it's difficult to go somewhere else and give test....i would not recommend this place to anyone....i massively regret that i choose Wanstead as my test centre....i would have instead chosen Goodmayes. i am still going to try and give test. i am not gonna let them win!!”
★☆☆☆☆
1 5 1
“Very disappointing, lazy and unfpofessional examiner called "Jeff"!”
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1 5 1
“I am very disappointed with the instructor called Leonard, he comes across as very nice and polite but he is just cruel and heartless. He failed me saying I was driving below the minimum limit throughout my test which was not true. The first time I failed I had a very nice man called Cormac, I failed first time with him and it was true. Leonard should not be there he takes all your confidence away and leaves you wanting not to drive again. Please do something about this man, he's got personal issues and he brings him to work. He is a very bitter man and needs help him, offer him some counselling. And he asked me to pack on the right when throughout my lessons I was told I will be asked to on the left. With all these complaints about him its a shame that nothing has been done about him and he is still getting away with failing people who deserve to pass. They should be more people life examiner CORMAC! Wonderful wonderful man!”
★☆☆☆☆
1 5 1
“Driving examiner 'Vila' is a total looser. She can not even speak English properly. Her tone is very loud and pitchy. Fire her!!”
★★★★★
5 5 1
“My examiner's name was Steve he's the most nice examiner ever unfortunately I didn't pass but it's not his fault he did his job very well he was nice , clear and patient. I was worried at the beginning but he made me feel very confident but at the last 5 minutes of my test i made a very silly fault. If you are so lucky you will be tested by him. Thank you Steve so so much”
★★★★★
5 5 1
“Had someone called Lee. Nicest bloke I've ever met.”
★★★★★
5 5 1
“I recently passed at Wanstead test centre. I had a guy called Lee test me, it was a sunny day and he didn't remove his sunglasses. I had no idea if I was doing well or not. First he asked me to pull away and turn left at the lights - onto the high st - then I went into the back streets and he asked me to reverse around a corner. After that he showed me a map which basically was the route we drove in reverse and he told me to follow that then pull over on the left. So that took us back to the test centre where he asked me to follow a new set of directions. Straight down approx one mile to first roundabout (Charlie browns) take first left and follow to first exit, next roundabout (waterworks) take third exit and follow road take first exit at next roundabout (a mini one just before Woodford green) and then the independent driving part was over. After that he told me to take a left down onto broadmead road, then I took a right into St barnabas road and followed that back down to Charlie browns roundabout. And then drove directly back to the test centre via Chigwell road/ hermon hill. It was a really nice relaxed drive, I didn't feel pressured or stressed and there was a couple of times some boy racer types cut me up and I had to break quite hard. I passed with two minors which I picked up in the first 5 mins of the test. I'd recommend Wanstead test center as the roads are a really nice drive. My test was at 1.08pm.”
★★☆☆☆
2 5 1
“I had two terrible experiences with Leonard, I consider myself a polite and friendly person so I greeted him with a handshake, which he ignored. He was very snappy, patronising and abrupt with various instructions and comments on both tests I had with him. As a result, I sent in a complaint to customerservices@dsa.gov.uk (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/driver-and-vehicle-standards-agency/about/complaints-procedure), provided all the details requested and *they issued me with a refund.* I passed my third test with a different examiner (Lee, top guy! Very clear, asked if I wanted to see a diagram of the independent driving instructions, patient with my decision-making when there was congestion on the roads because Wanstead is a busy area). This was with no additional lessons so I'm confident I should have been passed with Leonard much sooner. If anyone else feels they've been failed unfairly I would recommend them sending an email as well so Wanstead Driving Test Centre can listen to the feedback and improve.”
★★★★★
5 5 1
“I had Sharif as my driving test instructor - he was amazing and made me feel so at ease, felt so happy to get him! He was very polite and professional and made his instructions nice and clear and gave me enough time. Very pleased and I passed first time. Sharif was fantastic - thank you 🙂”
★☆☆☆☆
1 5 1
“I am extremely disappointed with my examiner 'Leonard' let me start of by saying he comes across very nice in the beginning but is very mean. He is extremely confusing he told me to take a right turning and as I'm turning he told me to turn left. As a student I'm already very nervous as it is and this examiner made me even more nervous and failed me because I took too long doing my turn in the round. Anyone who has him has automatically failed. Taking a driving test will obviously make you a little nervous but this guy he made me 10 times as nervous due to him being very unprofessional. I was very nervous as my theory runs out in a couple days and the test gets harder but with him it was hell. I wouldn't wish my worst enemy to get him. If you have him as an examiner you have automatically failed. WORST EXPERIENCE EVER!!!! I don't even want to book my theory in Wanstead because of this guy I don't know how he still has a job!”
★☆☆☆☆
1 5 1
“Beware Vita is a horrible and nasty piece of work, she’s very rude will raise her voice and scream at you for no reason she needs to be sacked !”
★☆☆☆☆
1 5 1
“Had my test the other week at Wanstead, completely agree regarding V**a.. I was completely taken aback by her unprofessional behaviour. Do not ask her to repeat any instructions, or even make any comment as she will no doubt respond by yelling at you. As in my case this made me more nervous which lead to further mistakes, more yelling, disapproving looks and sarcastic responses. I now know what to expect on my next attempt to pass my driving test at DVSA Wanstead Test Centre, and if I'm unlucky enough to have the same examiner again, well bring it on V**a, BRING IT ON!”
★★★★☆
4 5 1
“Definitely had a great fortune of meeting an examiner named Steve whom I am extremely grateful to be assigned to as he is a nice and patient person. Although, he may appear cold at first glance, he is considerate and gives me the feeling of being comfortable and at ease which brings out the potential of being more confident to drive. The test-route that was encountered made good use of roundabouts, meeting traffic and driving at high speeds on a dual carriageway. The one thing that can be downfall to note for perhaps, is undue hesitation which can lead to lack of progression. Therefore, if possible do try to go at an appropriate speed when need be and try to maintain that standard. Other than that, it has been quite a pleasure to take the exam here and to have passed too- Credit to the instructor and examiner. Likewise with any positive feedbacks, I've been told that road is road and do strongly believe that. So Good luck but mostly try not to be stressful 🙂”
★☆☆☆☆
1 5 1
“This has to be the most awful place to take a driving test. Rude examiners.”
★★★★☆
4 5 1
“I had two tests, both times with Vita. Failed first time but passed second. When I failed the first one I reacted angrily as I thought I had done well, especially as having recently aced the theory test. But with hindsight and much more driving experience I understand that Vita was just trying to keep me and the roads safe. Wanstead is a notoriously tough area to take your test in, the North Circular roundabouts at Charlie Brown's and Snaresbrook are some of the toughest in the country and the drivers there are really aggressive. You should take this into account if you are not confident. I made mistakes on my second test but Vita still passed me after I was able to explain that I understood the mistakes and could learn from them. I think they are very fair and professional at Wanstead, and if you adopt an adversarial attitude then of course you are going to fail. Its just a test, calm down and don't take it personally.”
★☆☆☆☆
1 5 1
“Disappointing experience at Wanstead. All previous instructors professional and the test a real chance to learn. Interrogated for ten minutes about my licence photo not looking like me by Vita. Showed more photo ID then both me and my instructor interrogated. How many lessons had I had, where do I live. Confidence and integrity challenged for no reason than showing a valid licence where I had a different hairstyle and that was 5 years old. Shaking, agitated and nervous before test start. Negative tone continues. Tell Vita I’m nervous. She yells and is sarcastic aggressive if you ask her to repeat any instructions. She is in denial about the clarity of her spoken English and takes it out on students. It’s difficult to understand what she says as she has a thick accent. She has no professional standards and will actively make you more nervous given the chance. Her instructions about manoeuvres are contradictory and unclear but don’t ask her to clarify as that really makes her mad shout and become more intimidating! You get one chance to understand what she said and that is it. Have made a formal complaint to DVSA and advise others to do so. Interrogation and challenge to my integrity should not be the test experience and is not normal. Will not go to Wanstead again as don’t want Vita until she learns how to stay calm, even tempered and truly understand what professional standards means.”
★★★★☆
4 5 1
“Passed the exam at first attempt. Examiner was named Jeff. Nice, easy going guy. Talked with me a bit during the test to help me relax. Jeff was not talking or commenting on my driving, which helped me to forget about the stress. I was afraid I will fail because I knew I made some mistakes but they all turned out to be minor. I had to do two roundabouts (Waterworks and Charlie Brown), park on the right side of the road, do the emergency stop, change lanes on the dual carriageway, stop and move off a few times. The test centre itself is nothing to write home about, it lacks toilet facilities and there is no car park. You need to park your car on the street. I definitely didn't get the impression that the examiner was "out to get me". It's a difficult area and you need to put in the time to practice there (I clocked 50 hours of practice before attempting the test). Just focus on the driving and be philosophical about passing / not passing.”
★★★★★
5 5 1
“Passed my test on second attempt with an examiner called Lee. He was very calm and professional, giving clear instructions without any emotion. It was a sunny day and he had sunglasses on. Passed with no faults!”
Wanstead Driving Test Centre Overall rating: ★★☆☆☆ 2.3 based on 36 reviews
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