Northern Ireland practical driving test centre

Craigavon Driving Test Centre

Craigavon carries out Category B car tests together with motorcycle, vocational and specialist driving tests.

AreaCounty Armagh SettingLarge urban area around Portadown and Lurgan with roundabouts, distributor roads and mixed suburban traffic. RouteDVA does not publish test routes
Address3 Diviny Drive, Carn Industrial Estate, Tarsan, Craigavon, BT63 5RY

What to practise for Craigavon

Useful local preparation without pretending there is an official published route.

Local context: Craigavon serves a large urban and suburban area around Portadown and Lurgan. Good preparation means being comfortable with roundabouts, lane discipline, junctions and transitions between different road types, not memorising a fixed route.
1Roundabout lane discipline
2Planning well ahead
3Safe lane changes
4Speed control on open roads
5Observation at busy junctions

Road environments to be ready for

These are broad road types relevant to preparing around Craigavon — not a prediction of the route you will be given.

Large roundabouts
Dual-carriageway style approaches
Urban distributor roads
Industrial-estate traffic
Residential streets

Tests carried out at Craigavon

Current DVA practical-test categories listed for this location.

Cars and car with trailerMotorcyclesLGV and bus categoriesOff-road motorcycle manoeuvresExtended Category BTaxi driver testCategory F tractor

Pass-rate context

Useful data, but not a reason to chase an “easy” centre.

64.6%
Rolling four quarters to March 2026

This was the highest private-car practical pass rate among NI centres in the latest completed 2025/26 DVA quarterly publication. It does not mean the centre is easier or predict an individual result.

What happens on the car test?

The current Category B practical test includes an eyesight check, vehicle-safety questions, independent driving and normal assessment on public roads.

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Practise skills, not a route

DVA does not publish practical driving-test routes. Build confidence across different roads and traffic conditions rather than memorising one circuit.

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Check the test vehicle

If you use your own vehicle, it must meet DVA requirements. Check roadworthiness, warning lights, L plates, visibility, insurance and recalls.

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Run a mock first

Use PureCar's mock practical to record faults and identify the areas that still need work before the official appointment.

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Arriving for your test

Remove unnecessary stress before the examiner calls you.

Centre-specific arrival note: The centre is in Carn Industrial Estate at Tarsan. Know the entrance in advance and allow time for normal industrial-area traffic.

Use your booking confirmation for the exact reporting time and instructions. Weather, closures and operational arrangements can change, so DVA/nidirect remains the final source before you travel.

Nearby areas

Places from which learners may consider this centre. This is not an official DVA catchment area.

PortadownLurganBanbridgeGilford

Other centres to compare

Compare travel, appointment availability and the road environments you have actually practised — not rumours about which centre is easiest.

Craigavon test centre FAQs

Quick answers based on current Northern Ireland DVA guidance.

Can I book the official test through PureCar?

No. PureCar provides independent preparation and centre information. Official bookings are completed through DVA/nidirect.

Does DVA publish the Craigavon driving-test route?

No. DVA states that practical driving-test routes are not published. Prepare across normal road and traffic conditions instead.

Should I choose a test centre because its pass rate is higher?

No individual result can be predicted from a historic centre percentage. Candidate experience, learning history and local road conditions all influence centre-level statistics.

What should I check on the day?

Use your booking confirmation for the appointment time, reporting instructions and documents. If weather or disruption may affect the test, check current DVA information before travelling.

Independent guide: PureCar is not DVA. Test categories, addresses and operational arrangements can change, so use nidirect and your booking confirmation as the final source.
Centre source: nidirect / Driver & Vehicle Agency · Information checked 22 September 2026.
Northern Ireland learner guide

Preparing for Craigavon Driving Test Centre

Craigavon carries out Category B car tests together with motorcycle, vocational and specialist driving tests.

Craigavon serves a large urban and suburban area around Portadown and Lurgan. Good preparation means being comfortable with roundabouts, lane discipline, junctions and transitions between different road types, not memorising a fixed route.

Useful points to focus on
  • Roundabout lane discipline
  • Planning well ahead
  • Safe lane changes
  • Speed control on open roads
  • Observation at busy junctions

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