Key points
- Hyde car test centre (Perrin Street) closed after 10 April 2022.
- Most Tameside learners now test at Bredbury or Chadderton.
- Some websites still list Hyde — check GOV.UK.
- Pick the centre whose roads you can practise on, not just the pass rate.
If you're searching for Hyde driving test centre, you'll still find it listed on some websites. It isn't open for car tests. The DVSA closed the Hyde car test centre on Perrin Street after Sunday 10 April 2022, despite a petition with more than 5,500 signatures, a Tameside Council motion and objections from local MPs.
Where Tameside learners test now
When the centre closed, the DVSA said examiners would move to nearby centres and no tests would be lost. Learners in Hyde, Denton, Dukinfield, Stalybridge, Ashton-under-Lyne and Mossley now usually book one of these:
Bredbury
The nearest for Hyde, Denton and Woodley. 54.2% pass rate (2024-25).
Oldham · OL9 9XAChadderton
Often closer for Ashton, Mossley and Droylsden. 44.9% pass rate (2024-25).
Manchester · M8 0ALCheetham Hill
An option for Droylsden and Audenshaw learners. 43.7% pass rate (2024-25).
Buxton
The DVSA also pointed Glossop-side learners towards Buxton when Hyde closed.
Choosing between Bredbury and Chadderton
Don't just pick the higher pass rate. Pick the centre whose roads you can practise on most. For Hyde and Denton learners, Bredbury's roads (Ashton Road, Stockport Road West, Romiley) are close and similar to home. For Ashton and Mossley, Chadderton's Broadway dual carriageway and large roundabouts may be easier to reach for practice. Since June 2026 a booked test can only move to one of the three centres nearest it, so choose carefully.
Learning to drive in Tameside with SQ
SQ Driving School covers all of Tameside with door-to-door pick-up. We'll teach you on Tameside's hills and town centres, then on the roads around whichever test centre you choose. See driving lessons in Tameside.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hyde driving test centre still open?
Where do Hyde learners take their driving test now?
Which test centre is closest to Hyde?
Why did Hyde test centre close?
Sources
- Quest Media Network — Hyde driving test centre set to close
- Tameside Council — motion on Hyde test centre closure
- GOV.UK — Find a driving test centre
- DVSA — Car driving test data by test centre (DVSA1203)
Published by SQ Driving School, a brand owned and managed by DriveSQ. Checked on 16 October 2026. Rules, fees and test centres change — always confirm on GOV.UK before you book.