Goodmayes (London) Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Goodmayes (London) Driving Test Centre. Explore tailored pass-rate forecasts, peak traffic windows for your chosen day, and everything you need to plan a confident driving test in .

How Goodmayes (London) compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of %, which is slightly below the UK-wide average of 50.04%. Automatic car and first-attempt figures are shown for quick comparison.

UK Overall Pass Rate
50.04%
Goodmayes (London) Overall
No Data
Goodmayes (London) Automatic
41.55%
Goodmayes (London) 1st Attempt
40.60%

Additional breakdowns by gender are included below when data is available.

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Goodmayes (London) male pass rate
No Data
Goodmayes (London) male automatic
46.70%
Goodmayes (London) male first attempt
44.45%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Goodmayes (London) female pass rate
No Data
Goodmayes (London) female automatic
38.40%
Goodmayes (London) female first attempt
35.25%

Waiting Times & Availability

How long people currently wait for a test at Goodmayes (London), and how much of the booking window is still open. DVSA figures for July 2026.

Typical wait
21.0 weeks
9.1 weeks longer than the GB median
Change on last year
+13.2 weeks
vs July 2025
Slots still bookable
5.1%
275 of 5,425 slots
Weeks to open availability
24.0
Until 10%+ of weekly slots are free

Typical wait over the last 24 months

0 6 12 18 24 Aug 24 Dec 24 Apr 25 Aug 25 Dec 25 Apr 26 Jul 26 GB 11.9 August 2024 — 9.0 weeks September 2024 — 13.1 weeks October 2024 — 10.0 weeks November 2024 — 18.1 weeks December 2024 — 16.1 weeks January 2025 — 17.6 weeks February 2025 — 20.1 weeks March 2025 — 16.1 weeks April 2025 — 9.1 weeks May 2025 — 14.1 weeks June 2025 — 17.1 weeks July 2025 — 7.8 weeks August 2025 — 8.4 weeks September 2025 — 12.3 weeks October 2025 — 9.4 weeks November 2025 — 7.1 weeks December 2025 — 7.3 weeks January 2026 — 11.1 weeks February 2026 — 16.6 weeks March 2026 — 8.9 weeks April 2026 — 13.9 weeks May 2026 — 17.4 weeks June 2026 — 20.7 weeks July 2026 — 21.0 weeks 21.0

Median weeks between booking a test and taking it. The grey line is the Great Britain median for July 2026.

View monthly figures as a table
Month Typical wait Slots offered Booked Still bookable
July 2026 21.0 wks 5,425 5,150 5.1%
June 2026 20.7 wks 6,215 5,926 4.7%
May 2026 17.4 wks 6,038 5,803 3.9%
April 2026 13.9 wks 6,369 6,118 3.9%
March 2026 8.9 wks 6,945 6,695 3.6%
February 2026 16.6 wks 7,170 6,878 4.1%
January 2026 11.1 wks 7,726 7,403 4.2%
December 2025 7.3 wks 6,464 6,136 5.1%
November 2025 7.1 wks 6,430 6,224 3.2%
October 2025 9.4 wks 6,736 6,590 2.2%
September 2025 12.3 wks 7,041 6,763 3.9%
August 2025 8.4 wks 6,384 6,043 5.3%
July 2025 7.8 wks 5,648 5,396 4.5%
June 2025 17.1 wks 6,467 6,147 4.9%
May 2025 14.1 wks 5,512 5,203 5.6%
April 2025 9.1 wks 5,364 5,143 4.1%
March 2025 16.1 wks 5,180 4,999 3.5%
February 2025 20.1 wks 5,306 5,142 3.1%
January 2025 17.6 wks 5,777 5,542 4.1%
December 2024 16.1 wks 6,257 5,982 4.4%
November 2024 18.1 wks 6,362 6,117 3.9%
October 2024 10.0 wks 7,214 6,862 4.9%
September 2024 13.1 wks 7,412 7,014 5.4%
August 2024 9.0 wks 6,696 6,390 4.6%

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Traffic Planner

Plan the calmest test slot with hourly traffic levels between 06:00 and 21:00 based on typical Google Maps conditions.

Traffic insights will appear here once loaded. Pick your potential driving test date to explore expected congestion.

Source: Google Maps

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Tip: Nearby schools often create extra congestion around 08:30–09:30 and 15:00–16:00. Avoid those peaks where possible.

Key Tips for Passing at Goodmayes (London) Driving Test Centre

  • Familiarize yourself with the local roads and common test routes.
  • Practice driving during the test centre's peak hours to get used to traffic conditions.
  • Ensure you're comfortable with maneuvers that are frequently tested in this area.
  • Consider taking a mock test with a local instructor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the pass rate at Goodmayes (London) Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is %.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Goodmayes (London)?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Goodmayes (London) is 21.0 weeks, based on DVSA figures for July 2026. The Great Britain median is 11.9 weeks.
How do I get to Goodmayes (London) Driving Test Centre?
Goodmayes (London) Driving Test Centre is located at 98 Goodmayes Road, . You can view the map above for directions.
When is the quietest time to book a test?
Use the traffic planner on this page to check hourly congestion from 06:00–21:00. Aim for the green (low traffic) slots and steer clear of the amber/red periods that often align with school runs and evening rush hour.

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