Gateshead Driving Test Centre

How long you'll wait & centre info

Waterside Dr, Dunston, Gateshead NE11 9HU

📞 +442045706462 |
Updated 2 hours ago
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Google rating
★★★★☆ 3.6 (95 reviews)
Pass rate
37.4%
Times checked
4

How the wait has changed

20 weeks
21.5 weeks
23 weeks

Wait time updates

23 weeks 02 Mar 2026 17:31
23 weeks 02 Mar 2026 15:35
20 weeks 02 Mar 2026 11:07
20 weeks 02 Mar 2026 01:20

Where to find it

What's available

🅿 Free Car Park Yes
♿ Wheelchair access Yes
🚗 Disabled parking Yes

How many people pass here

37.4%
16,218 tests taken
Male
37.2%
Female
37.6%
Based on DVSA data from 2024/25

Get in touch

Address
Waterside Dr, Dunston, Gateshead NE11 9HU
Website
www.gov.uk
Review scores
5★
55
4★
5
3★
4
2★
3
1★
28
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