Where is Widnes (Liverpool) Test Centre?

Widnes (Liverpool) Test Centre is at Everite Road, Widnes, WA8 8PT. The map on this page shows its published location.

What is the pass rate at Widnes (Liverpool) Test Centre?

Practical: 42.7% for 2025-26. Pass rates are historical DVSA statistics and do not predict an individual learner's result.

Does Widnes (Liverpool) Test Centre's pass rate mean it is easier or harder?

No. A pass rate shows what happened to a group of learners in the past. Preparation, experience, traffic and local conditions can all affect the result. It does not prove that a centre, route or examiner is easier.

Which tests are available at Widnes (Liverpool) Test Centre?

This location is listed for practical driving tests. Use the official booking link on this page to check current appointment availability.

What is the driving test waiting time at Widnes (Liverpool)?

DVSA's published median booking-to-test wait was 6.9 weeks for July 2026. This is historical data, not a live appointment estimate.

What is the first-attempt pass rate at Widnes (Liverpool)?

The published first-attempt pass rate was 41.3% from 2,699 first attempts in 2025-26. It describes a group of past tests and does not predict an individual's result.

What is the automatic-car pass rate at Widnes (Liverpool)?

The published automatic-car pass rate was 37.6% from 1,776 tests in 2025-26. It does not show that automatic or manual tests are easier.

Are the roads listed near Widnes (Liverpool) official driving test routes?

No. They are nearby roads and map features from OpenStreetMap. They are not official DVSA test routes, and we do not know which roads an examiner will use.

Practical driving test centre in Widnes

Widnes (Liverpool) Driving Test Centre

Find the address, postcode and map. You can also compare official DVSA pass rates, numbers of tests and the full published history, including past practical-test waiting times.

Everite Road, Widnes, WA8 8PT

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At a glance

Widnes (Liverpool) driving test pass rate and waiting time

Latest published practical driving test pass rate: 42.7% from 6,846 tests in 2025-26. Published median waiting time: 6.9 weeks in Jul 2026 (historical data, not live availability).

Overall pass rate: 42.7%; 2025-26 · 6,846 tests
Published median wait: 6.9 weeks; Jul 2026 · historical, not live
First-attempt pass rate: 41.3%; 2025-26 · 2,699 first attempts
Automatic pass rate: 37.6%; 2025-26 · 1,776 automatic tests

These are group-level historical results. They do not predict an individual learner's result or prove that a centre is easier.

Widnes (Liverpool) Test Centre map and location

Address and test-centre details

Widnes (Liverpool) Test Centre
Everite Road
Widnes
WA8 8PT

Location checked: 24 August 2026
Statistics period: Practical: 2025-26
Data imported: 13 August 2026

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Widnes (Liverpool) driving test information

Latest full year: 2025-26. DVSA centre name: Widnes.

Appointments

Booking and waiting times

Start here if you are deciding when to book. These figures are historical DVSA measures, not live appointment availability.

Published waiting-time and appointment-availability trend

The recorded median wait moved from 7.9 weeks in Aug 2024 to 6.9 weeks in Jul 2026. In Jul 2026, 25.1% of standard appointments in the booking window were still available.

Standard appointments still available

Percentage of standard test slots in the published booking window that had not been booked.

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Published booking-to-test waiting times and appointment availability for Widnes (Liverpool)
Month	Median wait	Weeks to 10% availability	Standard slots released	Booked	Still available	Available (%)	Overtime slots
Jul 2026	6.9 weeks	17.3 weeks	2,003	1,500	503	25.1%	212
Jun 2026	9 weeks	18.4 weeks	2,078	1,585	493	23.7%	203
May 2026	7.4 weeks	19.8 weeks	2,134	1,748	386	18.1%	146
Apr 2026	7.4 weeks	19.8 weeks	2,150	1,837	313	14.6%	133
Mar 2026	6.1 weeks	19 weeks	2,104	1,831	273	13%	196
Feb 2026	5.7 weeks	19.5 weeks	2,362	1,860	502	21.3%	142
Jan 2026	7.1 weeks	20 weeks	2,306	1,997	309	13.4%	102
Dec 2025	7.4 weeks	22.4 weeks	2,373	2,103	270	11.4%	59
Nov 2025	6.3 weeks	24 weeks	2,434	2,339	95	3.9%	140
Oct 2025	6.1 weeks	22 weeks	2,660	2,555	105	3.9%	145
Sept 2025	6.7 weeks	21.8 weeks	2,906	2,383	523	18%	74
Aug 2025	5.6 weeks	24 weeks	2,002	1,885	117	5.8%	76
Jul 2025	6.6 weeks	24 weeks	1,920	1,845	75	3.9%	110
Jun 2025	11.1 weeks	23.6 weeks	1,719	1,597	122	7.1%	107
May 2025	12.4 weeks	18.8 weeks	1,650	1,465	185	11.2%	57
Apr 2025	13 weeks	24 weeks	1,591	1,504	87	5.5%	56
Mar 2025	12.4 weeks	22.8 weeks	1,693	1,639	54	3.2%	14
Feb 2025	12.7 weeks	17.3 weeks	1,805	1,479	326	18.1%	56
Jan 2025	7 weeks	13.8 weeks	2,027	1,486	541	26.7%	20
Dec 2024	8.7 weeks	16.6 weeks	1,880	1,319	561	29.8%	1
Nov 2024	9.9 weeks	16.8 weeks	1,950	1,445	505	25.9%	16
Oct 2024	8 weeks	15.8 weeks	2,119	1,464	655	30.9%	70
Sept 2024	10.1 weeks	14.8 weeks	2,258	1,598	660	29.2%	23
Aug 2024	7.9 weeks	14.8 weeks	2,292	1,570	722	31.5%	61

Hover over or focus any point or bar for its exact value. Official DVSA DRT122F historical data. Both lines use weeks on the same scale. These figures are not live appointment availability and do not guarantee when a new booking can be made.

Results

How learners performed

These figures describe groups of tests in published DVSA tables. They do not estimate your personal chance of passing or prove that a centre is easier.

Overall pass rate

42.7%

Tests conducted

6,846

Results shown

All candidates

First attempts

41.3%

1,114 of 2,699 first attempts passed. 29 passes had no recorded driving faults.

Financial year 2025-26 · DVSA DRT122C

Automatic cars

37.6%

668 of 1,776 practical tests taken in automatic cars passed.

Financial year 2025-26 · DVSA DRT122E

How this pass rate compares

Overall practical driving pass rate

Official DVSA result for 2025-26

42.7%

Great Britain rank

284th of 312

Centres with a published 2025-26 rate; tied with 1 other centre.

North West rank

29th of 32

The regional comparison rate is 49%.

Compared with Great Britain

7.3 points below

The Great Britain comparison rate is 50%.

Nearby centre with a higher published rate

Warrington

8.6 miles away · 55.5% from 7,550 tests

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A higher past rate does not mean this centre is easier or has appointments available now.

Published history

Historical charts and detailed tables

These charts show the historical results and breakdowns DVSA has published for this centre. Open any table to see the exact published values.

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Official test-day guidance

Prepare for test day at Widnes (Liverpool)

This checklist summarises current GOV.UK guidance for practical car tests. Your booking confirmation remains the source for your appointment time and any centre-specific instructions.

What to take

Your UK driving licence.
Your theory pass certificate if you have it.
A suitable car, usually your instructor's car.

Check the complete GOV.UK list

What happens

An eyesight check and two vehicle-safety questions.
General and independent driving in varied conditions, but not on motorways.
One reversing exercise and possibly an emergency stop.
A standard test includes around 35 minutes of driving.

Read how the test works

Using your own car

The car must meet DVSA safety, visibility, tax, MOT, insurance and equipment rules. A test can be cancelled without a refund if the car is unsuitable.

Check every vehicle requirement

Official links checked 14 August 2026. GOV.UK should be followed if this summary and current official guidance ever differ.

Roads near the test centre

What the roads are like around Widnes (Liverpool)

This section shows main roads, roundabouts and traffic lights mapped within 2.2 miles of the test centre. You can use it to get familiar with the area before your test.

These are not DVSA test routes. We do not know which roads an examiner will use.

Skills to practise for these road environments

These suggestions are derived from mapped nearby features, not from examiner-route information.

Faster-road planning

Build confidence reading signs early, selecting a lane, joining safely and leaving a longer following distance as speeds rise.

Why this is included: Mapped nearby examples include Speke Road (A562), Newstead Farm Interchange (A5300), Knowsley Expressway (A5300).

Roundabout observations

Practise reducing speed in time, reading lane markings, checking mirrors and making a fresh safety decision at each approach.

Why this is included: OpenStreetMap labels nearby roundabouts including Newstead Farm Interchange, Foundry Lane, Prescot Road Roundabout, and maps 9 mini-roundabout points.

Signal-controlled junctions

Practise scanning for lane arrows and stop lines, planning for changing lights, and checking that a junction is clear before proceeding.

Why this is included: OpenStreetMap contains 163 traffic-signal map points within the mapped radius.

Changing speed environments

Practise spotting speed-limit changes promptly and choosing an appropriate speed for the road and conditions rather than driving at the limit automatically.

Why this is included: The selected nearby roads carry mapped limits ranging from 40 mph to 70 mph.

Main roads nearby

Speke Road (A562)Major road · about 359 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 70 mph
Newstead Farm Interchange (A5300)Major road · about 1,146 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 60 mph
Knowsley Expressway (A5300)Major road · about 1,186 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 60 mph
Mersey Gateway (A533)Major road · about 1,463 metres from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 60 mph
Higher Road (A562)Major road · about 1.3 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 60 mph
Speke Boulevard (A561)Major road · about 1.3 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 60 mph
Widnes Loops Interchange (A557)Major road · about 1.6 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 40 mph
Queensway (A557)Major road · about 1.6 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 40 mph
Ashley Way (A557)Major road · about 1.9 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 40 mph
Mersey Gateway Bridge (A533)Major road · about 2 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 60 mph
Waterfront Roundabout (A557)Major road · about 2 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 40 mph
Watkinson Way (A557)Major road · about 2 miles from the test centreMapped maximum speed: 70 mph

Map data downloaded and automatically checked on 22 August 2026. OpenStreetMap can be incomplete or out of date. Distances are straight-line estimates, not driving distances. © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence. The numbers count OpenStreetMap map entries, not physical junctions.

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Distances are straight-line centre-to-centre estimates, not driving distances. Rates and waits cover the displayed published period and do not show that one centre is easier.

Overall latest pass rate (2025-26)

Published median wait (Jul 2026)

The charts only include centres with figures from the same period as Widnes (Liverpool). Hover over or focus a point for its exact value. Exact figures, test volumes and distances are shown below.

Speke (Liverpool) Test Centre

Liverpool, L19 2QR

About 4.8 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result: 40.5%; 2025-26 · 8,159 tests
Median wait: 8.3 weeks; Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt: 41.5%
Automatic: 37.2%

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St Helens (Liverpool) Test Centre

Liverpool, WA9 1NS

About 6.9 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result: 40.9%; 2025-26 · 14,174 tests
Median wait: 6.6 weeks; Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt: 42.1%
Automatic: 34.1%

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Norris Green (Liverpool) Test Centre

Norris Green, L11 5BR

About 8.6 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result: 37.8%; 2025-26 · 13,472 tests
Median wait: 15.3 weeks; Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt: 36%
Automatic: 34.9%

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Warrington Test Centre

Warrington, WA2 9EP

About 8.6 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result: 55.5%; 2025-26 · 7,550 tests
Median wait: 10.6 weeks; Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt: 55.5%
Automatic: 48.6%

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Chester Test Centre

Chester, CH1 6LT

About 10.4 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result: 47.3%; 2025-26 · 9,212 tests
Median wait: 14.4 weeks; Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt: 47.9%
Automatic: 40.1%

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Wallasey Test Centre

Wallasey, CH44 8AT

About 11.2 miles straight-line · practical tests

Overall result: 54.3%; 2025-26 · 968 tests
Median wait: 20.5 weeks; Jul 2026 · historical
First attempt: 54.4%
Automatic: 40.1%

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Questions about Widnes (Liverpool) Test Centre

Where is Widnes (Liverpool) Test Centre?: Widnes (Liverpool) Test Centre is at Everite Road, Widnes, WA8 8PT. The map on this page shows its published location.
What is the pass rate at Widnes (Liverpool) Test Centre?: Practical: 42.7% for 2025-26. Pass rates are historical DVSA statistics and do not predict an individual learner's result.
Does Widnes (Liverpool) Test Centre's pass rate mean it is easier or harder?: No. A pass rate shows what happened to a group of learners in the past. Preparation, experience, traffic and local conditions can all affect the result. It does not prove that a centre, route or examiner is easier.
Which tests are available at Widnes (Liverpool) Test Centre?: This location is listed for practical driving tests. Use the official booking link on this page to check current appointment availability.
What is the driving test waiting time at Widnes (Liverpool)?: DVSA's published median booking-to-test wait was 6.9 weeks for July 2026. This is historical data, not a live appointment estimate.
What is the first-attempt pass rate at Widnes (Liverpool)?: The published first-attempt pass rate was 41.3% from 2,699 first attempts in 2025-26. It describes a group of past tests and does not predict an individual's result.
What is the automatic-car pass rate at Widnes (Liverpool)?: The published automatic-car pass rate was 37.6% from 1,776 tests in 2025-26. It does not show that automatic or manual tests are easier.
Are the roads listed near Widnes (Liverpool) official driving test routes?: No. They are nearby roads and map features from OpenStreetMap. They are not official DVSA test routes, and we do not know which roads an examiner will use.