Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!
Best place in North London to take a driving test
As I am sure many of you know, Wood Green is one of the worst places in the country to take a driving test, with a terribly low pass rate.
What I don't know, is where nearby isn't quite as hellish. Does anyone have any suggestions? Barnet? Hendon?
Any help much appreciated
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Both my husband and I took our tests in WG (in the last three years, we're in our 30s) and both passed first time. My tester told me - anecdotally - that the reason for the horrendous pass rates aren't necessarily that it's harder there, but due to the diverse nature of the area that many of the applicants rock up without the language skills or knowledge of the UK driving laws to even get near passing.
If it helps, my instructor (strategically) booked me a 3.30pm slot on a Friday. That's the last slot of the day. The Great Cambridge roundabout is very snarled up - and so testers are very unlikely to take you anywhere near for fear of not making it back for the end of their shift.
Also, something to consider is definitely the proximity of your house to the test centre that you choose. So much of the test is down to how confident you are on the roads around the centre, and how well you know them - and so if you choose Barnet or Hendon you'll have to schlep out there for every lesson. If you live near WG, it might be worth just biting the bullet and booking there.
Hope this helps!
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BMurr do you still have details of your instructor please? Thanks
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I passed my test at Enfield last week and the test route I was on was really simple. Lots of residential roads, no roundabouts and just a short stint on the dual carriageway. If I can pass there anyone can!
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Hmm - first post and it's to dig up a years-old thread to subtly promote a driving school??
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