Basildon

Basildon Driving Test Centre, on Paycocke Road backs onto the A127 Southend Arterial, so expect brisk dual‑carriageway merges, Eastgate retail roundabouts and business‑estate speed bumps at Pipps Hill. Wheelchair access and toilets are inside but parking is just a handful of bays. Demand means a 6–8 week wait—unless you jump on a cancellation.

Address

2 Paycocke Road

Basildon
Essex
SS14 3DY

Nearby Test Centres
Test Offered
  • Car
  • Motorcycle module 1
  • Motorcycle module 2
  • ADI part 3
Parking
Limited car parking spaces available
Toilets
Male and female toilets are available
Pass Rate
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
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Contact

Phone number:

0300 200 1122

Email:

customerservices@dvsa.gov.uk

WhatsApp:

+44 (0)1908 787001

Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm

Disabled Access
N/A
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How To Get There

1. By car

Paycocke Road, SS14 3DR (near Honeywood Farm roundabout). From A127 take A132 East Mayne then Paycocke Rd—candidate bays signed DVSA halfway down on the right.

2. By public transport

  • Rail – Basildon station is 2 miles south‑west; First Essex 25 buses every 12 mins stop at “Paycocke Road”.
  • Bus – First 25, 28 & Replay 100 connect Laindon and Chelmsford via East Mayne.

3. Cycling / walking

Basildon Enterprise Trail (NCN 168) joins East Mayne—stands outside Toolstation.

Common Local Pitfalls

1. A127 Fortune‑of‑War junction works

  • Typical slip‑up – ignoring lane closure boards and ending in a cone taper.
  • Quick fix – read the yellow signs two gantries back, change lane early and match the 40 mph temporary limit.

2. Five Bells roundabout

  • Typical slip‑up – drifting across spiral lines and veering toward Basildon town exit.
  • Quick fix – pick lane at 300 yds, watch the markings and let the spiral guide you out.

3. Sadlers Farm interchange (A13/A130)

  • Typical slip‑up – merging too slowly onto the fast A13 eastbound.
  • Quick fix – use full length of the slip, build to 55 mph and merge decisively into lane 1.
More You Need To Know

1. About Basildon Test Centre from a Learner’s View

Located on Paycocke Road in the industrial estate, Basildon boasts a generous car park with clear bay lines. You roll straight onto mini‑roundabouts and busy delivery‑van traffic—ideal for clutch‑control warm‑ups.

2. What to Expect on the Day

Arrive early with your provisional. After the number‑plate check and a “show me, tell me” question, you’ll complete one manoeuvre (often bay parking on‑site) and may face an emergency stop. Independent‑driving usually follows the A127 or A13 slip‑roads—practice joining dual carriageways smoothly.

3. After You Pass

Your examiner files the pass digitally; the photocard arrives within two weeks. Book motorway tuition toward the M25 and hunt telematics insurance to cut premiums.

4. What If You Don’t Pass?

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Basildon

2 Paycocke Road

Basildon
Essex
SS14 3DY

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