Newton Abbot test swaps
Use this guide to plan a learner-to-learner practical driving test swap at Newton Abbot. It combines the recorded centre location around Newton Abbot and Devon, current aggregate Test Swap activity, nearby alternatives and independently sourced road and DVSA data.
At a glance
- Active swaps
- 0
- Pass rate
- 53.8%
- Local area
- Newton Abbot and Devon
- Region
- South-west England
- Postcode
- TQ12 4YQ
- Status
- DVSA / GB live matching
- 53.8%
- DVSA pass rate
- 6,591
- tests in source period
- Newton Abbot and Devon
- 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
List your existing booking and desired dates.
The DTC checks whether another learner wants your exact slot and you want theirs.
Both learners accept, then each calls DVSA separately on the same day. Wait for DVSA to confirm the new bookings.
Planning around Newton Abbot
The recorded address places this centre in Newton Abbot and Devon. 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 South Devon Highway (A380), Besigheim Way (A380), Torquay Road (A381), Station Road (A381), Courtlands Road, and Courtlands Road (A381) 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 Newton Abbot.
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 Newton Abbot
Newton Abbot recorded a 53.8% pass rate in the published period, 2.1 percentage points above the 51.7% regional figure and 3.7 points above the 50.1% figure across centres in this directory. Treat this as historic context rather than a forecast of an individual result.
- First attempts
- 54.5%
- 3,383 first attempts in 2025-26
- Automatic tests
- 46.9%
- 1,194 automatic tests in 2025-26
- Zero-fault first tests
- 70
- 2.1% of first attempts
- Median wait
- 6.8 weeks
- Published for July 2026
In July 2026, DVSA recorded 299 standard slots still available (14.3%) and 16.8 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 Newton Abbot
Vander HouseBrunel RoadNewton AbbotDevonTQ12 4YQUse the map to plan your arrival around TQ12 and orient yourself using South Devon Highway (A380), Besigheim Way (A380), and Torquay Road (A381). Always check your official DVSA booking confirmation before travelling, because access instructions can change.
Nearby alternatives to Newton Abbot
A different centre may offer a more suitable date, but only switch after checking travel time, instructor availability and the official booking rules.
FAQs
Are there active swaps at Newton Abbot?
No active swaps here yet. Add your test and The DTC will let you know when a compatible learner appears.
Where is Newton Abbot test centre?
Newton Abbot is recorded at Vander House, Brunel Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 4YQ. Check the address and access instructions on your official booking before travelling.
Which roads are near Newton Abbot?
South Devon Highway (A380), Besigheim Way (A380), Torquay Road (A381), Station Road (A381), Courtlands Road, and Courtlands Road (A381) are mapped within roughly one mile. They are local orientation and practice context, not published DVSA test routes.
What are the published statistics for Newton Abbot?
DVSA recorded 6,591 car tests and a 53.8% pass rate here from April 2025 to March 2026. The published median wait in July 2026 was 6.8 weeks.
Which alternative centres are closest to Newton Abbot?
The official neighbour dataset lists Exeter, Plymouth, and Taunton as nearby alternatives. Distances and availability can change, so compare the official booking service before choosing.
Can The DTC complete a test swap for Newton Abbot?
No. Each learner must call DVSA separately on the same day: learner 1 requests the swap, then learner 2 calls to complete it. DVSA recommends the second call by 4pm. The DTC cannot change either booking.
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.
The DTC is not DVSA, DVLA, DVA, nidirect or GOV.UK. The DTC does not change, cancel or swap tests for learners.