Centre directory
Northallerton test swaps
Use this guide to plan a learner-to-learner practical driving test swap at Northallerton. It combines the recorded centre location around Northallerton and North Yorkshire, current aggregate Test Swap activity, nearby alternatives and independently sourced road and DVSA data.
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 Northallerton
The recorded address places this centre in Northallerton and North Yorkshire. 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 East Road (A167), Brompton Road (A684), Friarage Street (A167), High Street (A167), South Parade (A167), and Thirsk Road (A168) 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 Northallerton West and Northallerton.
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 Northallerton
Northallerton recorded a 60.4% pass rate in the published period, 11.5 percentage points above the 48.9% regional figure and 10.3 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
- 62.7%
- Automatic tests
- 51.0%
- Zero-fault first tests
- 88
- Median wait
- 8.9 weeks
1,625 first attempts in 2025–26
508 automatic tests in 2025–26
5.4% of first attempts
Published for July 2026
In July 2026, DVSA recorded 389 standard slots still available (29.5%) and 16.5 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 Northallerton
Elder HouseEast RoadNorthallertonNorth YorkshireDL6 1NUUse the map to plan your arrival around DL6 and orient yourself using East Road (A167), Brompton Road (A684), and Friarage Street (A167). Always check your official DVSA booking confirmation before travelling, because access instructions can change.
FAQs
Are there active swaps at Northallerton?
No active swaps here yet. Add your test and The DTC will let you know when a compatible learner appears.
Where is Northallerton test centre?
Northallerton is recorded at Elder House, East Road, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL6 1NU. Check the address and access instructions on your official booking before travelling.
Which roads are near Northallerton?
East Road (A167), Brompton Road (A684), Friarage Street (A167), High Street (A167), South Parade (A167), and Thirsk Road (A168) are mapped within roughly one mile. They are local orientation and practice context, not published DVSA test routes.
What are the published statistics for Northallerton?
DVSA recorded 3,244 car tests and a 60.4% pass rate here from April 2025 to March 2026. The published median wait in July 2026 was 8.9 weeks.
Which alternative centres are closest to Northallerton?
The official neighbour dataset lists Darlington, Middlesbrough, and Knaresborough as nearby alternatives. Distances and availability can change, so compare the official booking service before choosing.
Can The DTC complete a test swap for Northallerton?
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.