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Bristol (Brislington) Driving Test Centre

Bonville Road, Brislington, Bristol, BS4 5QU — serving learners across Bristol and the surrounding area.

56.9% pass rate 8 week average wait 2+ local instructors
56.9%First-time pass rate
8 wksAverage waiting time
61%National avg. comparison -4.1pts
11,400Tests conducted per year

About this test centre

Bristol's Brislington test centre routes are shaped by the city's hills — hill starts and gradient awareness come up constantly. Routes also commonly include the A4 Bath Road and sections of the busy Wells Road, both of which mix steep gradients with heavier traffic than the surrounding residential areas.

Common test routes

A4 Bath Road Wells Road Brislington hill sections Talbot Road Sandy Park roundabout

Address & contact

Bonville Road, Brislington, Bristol, BS4 5QU
DVSA booking line: 0300 200 1122

Tips for passing at this centre

  • ✓ Hill starts here aren't optional practice — book multiple lessons specifically on Brislington's steepest streets
  • ✓ Sandy Park roundabout has an awkward approach angle that catches learners off guard; practise it directly
  • ✓ The Wells Road can back up badly at peak times, which affects following-distance judgement under pressure
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