New driving test centre in city

From Monday 7 January 2013 driving tests for cars and motorcycles and for those wishing to become approved driving or motorcycle instructors will be conducted at the new driving test centre at the Glenaden Complex in the Altnagelvin Industrial Estate.

All other categories of driving test will continue to be conducted at the Newbuildings test centre as normal.

Announcing the new development the Minister said: “This will be a big improvement for learner drivers and driving test candidates in the North West. The new site will provide improved facilities for both customers and staff and better access to driving test routes. From the Department’s point of view, it also has space for additional driving test capacity when demand dictates.”

Anyone booking an appointment on or after 26 November 2012 can select an appointment at the new site. However, driving test appointments can currently be booked for the existing driving test centre at Waterside House for dates up to and including 3 January 2013.

Bookings for driving tests can be made online, by telephone or by post, or in person at the DVA test centre in Newbuildings. More information can be found at http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/booknow