Practice for Your Driving Test at Sunderland

Explore the real roads around this test centre in photorealistic 3D before your big day.

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Sunderland
River Bank Road, North Hylton Road Industrial Estate, Sunderland
SR5 3JJ
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About Sunderland Driving Test Centre

The Sunderland driving test centre is located at River Bank Road, North Hylton Road Industrial Estate, Sunderland, SR5 3JJ. With DriveSim UK, you can practise driving on the real roads around this test centre in a photorealistic 3D environment. Get familiar with local junctions, roundabouts, and residential streets — all from the comfort of your screen.

Sunderland Pass Rate & Statistics

49.0%
Pass Rate
0.3% below the national average of 49.3%
5,961
Tests Conducted
Apr 2024 – Mar 2025
2,921
Candidates Passed
Out of 5,961 tests taken
Sunderland
49.0%
National Average
49.3%

Based on DVSA data for Apr 2024 – Mar 2025. National average: 49.3%.

What You Can Practise Near Sunderland

How to Practise at Sunderland

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Click Start Driving

We'll drop you onto the roads near the test centre.

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Explore in 3D

Drive around using keyboard or touch controls in a realistic environment.

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Build Confidence

Familiarise yourself with the area before your test day.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I practise for my driving test at Sunderland?
DriveSim UK lets you drive on real roads near Sunderland test centre in a 3D simulator. Click "Start Driving" above and explore the area around SR5 3JJ.
What is the pass rate at Sunderland?
The pass rate at Sunderland is 49.0%, based on DVSA data for Apr 2024 – Mar 2025. This is below the national average of 49.3%. A total of 5,961 tests were conducted, with 2,921 candidates passing.
Is Sunderland an easy test centre?
Sunderland has an average pass rate at 49.0% compared to the national average of 49.3%. Pass rates depend on many factors including local road complexity, traffic density, and candidate preparation — not the difficulty of the examiner.
How many driving tests are conducted at Sunderland?
5,961 driving tests were conducted at Sunderland during Apr 2024 – Mar 2025, with 2,921 candidates passing successfully.
Is DriveSim UK an official DVSA tool?
No. DriveSim is an independent educational simulator. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the DVSA or any government testing authority.
What roads can I practise on near Sunderland?
You can explore real roads around the SR5 3JJ area including junctions, roundabouts, and residential streets rendered in photorealistic 3D using Google Maps data.

Prepare for Your Test

Brush up on key skills before your driving test:

Roundabout RulesLane selection & signallingParallel ParkingStep-by-step guideCommon Test FaultsTop 10 reasons people failStopping DistancesHighway Code Rule 126Show Me Tell MeAll 19 DVSA questionsRoad Signs QuizTest your knowledge

Other Test Centres Near Sunderland

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