DVSA Test Centre · Beeston · NG9

Chilwell Driving
Test Centre Guide

Everything Nottingham learner drivers need to know about taking their practical driving test at Chilwell — routes, what to expect, and how H&E prepares you.

📍 Unit 24, Eldon Business Park, Eldon Rd, Beeston NG9 6DZ DVSA Practical Test Centre
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About the Test Centre

What to Expect at Chilwell

Chilwell is one of the two main DVSA practical driving test centres serving Nottingham. Tests are conducted Monday to Friday, with some Saturday morning slots available. The examiner will meet you in the waiting area, ask two vehicle safety (“show me, tell me”) questions, and then direct you on a drive of approximately 38–40 minutes.

H&E training is conducted on the actual Chilwell test routes throughout your course — not just in the final sessions before your test. This means the roads, junctions, roundabouts and decision points are genuinely familiar on test day.

Mohammad Habib accompanies all H&E learners to Chilwell on test day. A warm-up drive takes place beforehand on the test route roads to settle into the conditions on the day.

Test Centre Details

AddressUnit 24, Eldon Business Park, Eldon Rd, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 6DZ
Operated byDVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency)
Test duration~38–40 minutes driving
H&E covers routesYes — from early in the course
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The Chilwell Test Routes

H&E trains on the roads used in the actual Chilwell test throughout your course — not just the week before.

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Key Roads & Junctions

  • Beeston Road (A6005) — dual carriageway section heading towards Nottingham; speed management and lane discipline are key observation areas.
  • High Road / Chilwell Road junction — right-turning priority and positioning are regularly tested in this area.
  • Beeston Lane roundabout — multi-lane approach; lane choice and exit signalling are common test observation points.
  • University Boulevard (A52) — higher-speed road; appropriate progress and following distance are assessed here.

Common Learner Observations

  • Approaching Beeston Road from the test centre, examiners watch for appropriate speed and lane positioning before the dual carriageway join.
  • The Queen's Road area requires careful pedestrian awareness — this is a busy shopping route used regularly in Chilwell tests.
  • H&E learners train on all of these road sections specifically, so each junction and decision point is familiar before test day.
H&E preparation for Chilwell: Mohammad Habib trains all learners on Chilwell test roads from early in the course. Your test is only booked when performance on these specific routes is consistently at examiner standard.
Common Questions

About Chilwell Driving Test

Chilwell Driving Test Centre is located at Unit 24, Eldon Business Park, Eldon Road, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 6DZ. It is one of two main DVSA practical test centres serving Nottingham.
Chilwell tests typically use roads in the Beeston, Stapleford, and southern Nottingham area — including Beeston Road (A6005), Chilwell Road, Queen's Road, and sections of the A52 University Boulevard. H&E trains all learners on these specific roads from early in the course.
The driving section of the Chilwell practical test is approximately 38–40 minutes. Including the vehicle safety questions and results at the end, the full appointment is usually around 50–55 minutes.
Yes. Mohammad Habib trains learners on the actual Chilwell test roads — Beeston Road, Chilwell Road, Beeston Lane roundabout and the A52 — throughout the course, not just in the week before the test.
Yes. Mohammad drives H&E learners to Chilwell test centre on test day. He will also conduct a warm-up drive beforehand on the local roads to settle you in before the examiner takes over.
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