Barnet (London)
When you think about the Barnet Driving Test Centre, picture this: it sits between Chipping Barnet and Cockfosters, in the busiest borough of London (by population). It shares a building with the job Centre. Many learners find the driving routes here a bit hard. Are you getting ready to book your test here? Then it helps to check how to get there, the pass rates, the test routes, and other useful facts first.
Address
Raydean House
15 Western Parade
Barnet
Greater London
EN5 1AH
Tests Offered
- Car
- ADI Part 2
- ADI Part 3
Parking
Yes, parking is available
Phone Number
0208 449 0299
Toilets
No toilets
Disabled Access
Not available
To check if a test slot is open, use the official booking website.
How To Get There
This test centre sits close to High Barnet station, just off the A1000, also known as Great North Road. It’s easy to reach from most parts of the local area. To make things simple, use these directions. You can also find parking spaces right at the Barnet test centre.
Some More About Barnet
The test centre stands next to a residential estate, not far from Greenhill Gardens. It’s near the A411 and A5109. This gives examiners a good mix of road conditions to properly test a learner’s driving skills. Want to know more about the area? Here are some useful links.
Barnet Test Route
The DVSA doesn’t share updated route rates anymore. But don’t worry. You can still check out videos of Barnet test routes on YouTube and our sample Barnet driving test routes. On top of that, your instructor will show you most of the roads that could turn up on your test. This includes local A roads, roundabouts, and any one-way systems you might need extra practice with.
Barnet Test Pass Rates
Nothing grabs a learner’s attention quite like pass rates. So, here’s something worth knowing. The national average pass rate across the UK is 45.9%. In London, though, the odds drop a bit, sitting at 40.8%. So how does Barnet test centre compare? We’ve pulled together the numbers from the last five years in the table below.
| 2020-21 | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 |
| 42.5% | 47.0% | 47.5% | 48.2% | 49.9% |
Whilst Barnet’s pass rates aren’t the most comforting in the UK, it’s easy to see why they’re so low. Test centres located in busier, urban areas always tend to end up with the lowest pass rates. These areas force learners to deal with heavy traffic and a larger variety of challenging road features. If you’re going to be driving in the Barnet area once you’re a qualified driver, however, you must learn and pass in the local area.
We’d suggest not giving pass rates much thought. It’s all down to your own ability and effort, after all!
What If I Can’t Go To Barnet?
There are plenty of Greater London test centres to pick from. If Barnet test centre isn’t to your liking, you can always head on over to Mill Hill or Hendon.
What is Expectable On The Test Day
Here comes the part that learners fear most: the practical test. Now, despite how many driving test myths you might have heard, the test isn’t something you have to be scared of. Simply get there 10 minutes early and make sure you bring your provisional licence. The practical will then proceed with:
- An eyesight test: Here, you’ll need to read a number plate from a distance of 20 metres
- Two “show me, tell me” Questions: These are made for covering vehicle safety and maintenance
- Twenty minutes of general driving: At this point, you’ll be guided by the examiner and will also need to perform one of the following manoeuvres:
- Parallel parking
- Bay parking
- Pulling up on the right
- Twenty minutes of independent driving, during which you’ll either follow sat nav directions or signposts to reach a set destination.
Your practical will end once you’re back at Barnet test centre, at which time you’ll be given your test results. No matter what the outcome is, you’ll receive a feedback sheet, listing any faults you may have picked up, along with additional verbal feedback. Those who do pass will also get their hands on a test pass certificate.
Ready to get started? Book your practical driving test in Barnet through the official government website.
What If I Can’t Pass?
If you’re one of the many learners who didn’t get their hands on the test pass certificate, don’t worry about it too much. Plenty of learners need more than one go before they pass. Don’t worry if you fail. It happens to a lot of learners.
Not sure where to start? Take a look at our driving packages in Barnet to find the right one for you. This will help you fix your mistakes. When you’re ready, call Confident Pass Driving School. We can help you get a new test date fast. You won’t need to wait weeks. Just call us on 07870731807. Or you can contact us online to find out more information.
