Centre directory
Gateshead test swaps
Use this guide to plan a learner-to-learner practical driving test swap at Gateshead. It combines the recorded centre location around Gateshead and Tyne and Wear, current aggregate Test Swap activity, nearby alternatives and independently sourced road and DVSA data.
Anonymous live availability
Test slots available to swap at Gateshead
- Anonymous slot: Tue, 5 Jan 2027, Morning, Wants earlier
Only the test date, broad time band and whether the learner wants an earlier or later test are shown. Exact times, identities, contact details, detailed preferences and booking references remain private.
DVSA pass rate
tests in source period
recorded local area
Source: DVSA practical car test statistics by test centre, April 2025 to March 2026, updated June 2026. Pass rates are public historic statistics, not a prediction or guarantee.
How the swap works here
- 1. List your existing booking and desired dates.
- 2. The DTC checks whether another learner wants your exact slot and you want theirs.
- 3. Both learners accept, then complete the official DVSA phone process.
Planning around Gateshead
The recorded address places this centre in Gateshead and Tyne and Wear. Before accepting a swap, check that your instructor can cover the new date and that the journey works for the vehicle you will use.
OpenStreetMap records Handy Drive (A1114), St Omers Road (A1114), Scotswood Road (A695), Colliery Road (A1114), Riverside Way (A1114), and Clockmill Road (A1114) within roughly one mile of the centre. These larger roads make planning, lane choice and speed awareness useful topics to cover with your instructor.
The surrounding mapped network includes roundabouts and traffic signals. Named rail stations mapped nearby include MetroCentre and Dunston.
Road and transport context was checked against OpenStreetMap contributors on 2026-09-04. It describes the surrounding mapped area, not an official or guaranteed test route.
What the published data says about Gateshead
Gateshead recorded a 37.5% pass rate in the published period, 11.4 percentage points below the 48.9% regional figure and 12.6 points below the 50.1% figure across centres in this directory. Treat this as historic context rather than a forecast of an individual result.
- First attempts
- 37.1%
- Automatic tests
- 32.7%
- Zero-fault first tests
- 82
- Median wait
- 7.1 weeks
3,883 first attempts in 2025–26
2,571 automatic tests in 2025–26
2.1% of first attempts
Published for July 2026
In July 2026, DVSA recorded 170 standard slots still available (6.4%) and 20.8 weeks to 10% or greater weekly availability. This is a historic monthly snapshot, not a live booking feed; cancellations and added capacity may appear sooner.
Where to find Gateshead
Waterside DriveDunstonGatesheadTyne and WearNE11 9HUUse the map to plan your arrival around NE11 and orient yourself using Handy Drive (A1114), St Omers Road (A1114), and Scotswood Road (A695). Always check your official DVSA booking confirmation before travelling, because access instructions can change.
FAQs
Are there active swaps at Gateshead?
There are 1 aggregate active listings for this centre.
Where is Gateshead test centre?
Gateshead is recorded at Waterside Drive, Dunston, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9HU. Check the address and access instructions on your official booking before travelling.
Which roads are near Gateshead?
Handy Drive (A1114), St Omers Road (A1114), Scotswood Road (A695), Colliery Road (A1114), Riverside Way (A1114), and Clockmill Road (A1114) are mapped within roughly one mile. They are local orientation and practice context, not published DVSA test routes.
What are the published statistics for Gateshead?
DVSA recorded 9,512 car tests and a 37.5% pass rate here from April 2025 to March 2026. The published median wait in July 2026 was 7.1 weeks.
Which alternative centres are closest to Gateshead?
The official neighbour dataset lists Gosforth, Sunderland, and Durham as nearby alternatives. Distances and availability can change, so compare the official booking service before choosing.
Can The DTC complete a test swap for Gateshead?
No. The DTC helps compatible learners find one another, but both learners must complete the official process with DVSA.
Will my learner details appear publicly?
No. Public pages may show the test centre, calendar date, a broad morning, afternoon or evening availability band and whether the learner wants an earlier or later test. Exact times, identities, contact details, detailed preferences and booking references stay private.