Test Centre Guide
Barking Driving Test Centre
Complete guide to the Barking driving test centre — pass rates, notorious routes, and expert tips from local ADIs who train here every day.
55%
Current Pass Rate
6
Known Routes
5 miles
Distance From Base
4
Areas Covered
Centre Address
Barking Driving Test Centre, 47 Ripple Road, Barking, IG11 7NT
Serves:BarkingDagenhamIlfordEast Ham
Postcodes:IG11RM9IG1
Notorious Trouble Spots at Barking
- 1Ripple Road / A13 interchange — complex gyratory system
- 2Lodge Avenue junction — heavy bus traffic during school hours
- 3Barking Station approach — narrow roads with parked vehicles
- 4Abbey Road level crossing — test of observation and patience
Instructor's Top Tip for Barking
Barking examiners frequently use the A13 approach to test your confidence at speed. Get comfortable merging at 50mph on the dual carriageway and know when to hold back vs. when to go. The gyratory near Ripple Road is also a favourite — count your exits carefully and always signal your intent early.
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