Morden driving test centre, at 10 Tudor Drive (SM4 4PE), passed 51.0% of car tests in 2025–26, just above the 50.0% GB average (DVSA). Below are the centre’s key facts and the roads its test routes use. Then come the 4 route hotspots and how to handle each one, why learners fail at Morden, parking and arrival, and how learning nearby helps you pass.
Morden driving test centre key facts
Morden driving test centre’s key facts are its Tudor Drive address, a 51.0% pass rate and a 19.1-week wait. The table below sets out the figures a learner needs before booking, from DVSA and GOV.UK:
| Fact | Morden test centre |
|---|---|
| Address | 10 Tudor Drive, Morden SM4 4PE, in Lower Morden |
| Pass rate 2025–26 | 51.0% from 15,770 car tests (48.8% in 2024–25) |
| First attempt | 50.4% of first-time candidates passed |
| Automatic tests | 49.8% passed |
| Median wait | 19.1 weeks from booking to test (September 2026) |
| Test length | About 40 minutes of driving, including about 20 minutes of independent driving |
| Can move to | Tolworth (5 miles), Mitcham (6 miles) or West Wickham (12 miles) |
Sources: DVSA DRT122A, DRT122C and DRT122E (April 2025 to March 2026, published 25 June 2026); DVSA DRT122F (September 2026, published 14 October 2026); GOV.UK nearest-centre list (updated 15 October 2026) and practical test guidance.
Morden’s pass rate rose by 2.2 percentage points in a year, from 48.8% to 51.0%. Morden was also the busiest of the 6 South and South West London centres, with 15,770 car tests in 2025–26. Waits change every month, so check the current date when you book.
What are the Morden test routes?
The Morden test routes aren’t published by DVSA, and the examiner chooses your route on the day. The Driving Standards Agency stopped publishing routes when independent driving began on 4 October 2010. Every route still starts and ends on Tudor Drive, so they all use the roads around the test centre.
Public route guides for Morden list these 8 roads on typical routes:
- Green Lane: the road through Lower Morden that most listed routes use.
- Hillcross Avenue: a residential road with side turnings and parked cars.
- Martin Way: a main road running north-east towards Merton Park.
- Cannon Hill Lane: a road past Cannon Hill Common with junctions on both sides.
- St Helier Avenue: the A297 dual carriageway towards Rose Hill.
- Sutton Common Road: a long road south towards Sutton.
- Love Lane: a road between Lower Morden and St Helier.
- Epsom Road: part of the A24 towards Stonecott Hill.
Routes also pass through residential streets in Lower Morden and St Helier, where the examiner asks for a manoeuvre. Independent driving lasts about 20 minutes, following a sat nav or traffic signs (GOV.UK). The video below shows a full Morden test filmed by BNM in 2025.
Morden test route hotspots and how to handle them
The Morden test routes have 4 hotspots where the road layout asks more of a learner than a quiet street does. Here is each one, with how to handle it:
- Tudor DriveThe test starts and ends on Tudor Drive, a bus route with cars parked along the kerb. Check your mirrors and blind spot before you move off, and give buses room at the stops.
- Lower Morden side streetsHillcross Avenue, Monkleigh Road and Arras Avenue have parked cars and frequent side turnings. Hold back when the parked cars are on your side and traffic is coming the other way.
- St Helier AvenueThe A297 is a dual carriageway between Morden and Rose Hill. Build up to a safe speed for the limit, keep to the left lane unless you’re overtaking, and check your mirrors before any lane change.
- Rose Hill roundaboutThe A217, A297 and B278 meet at this large roundabout. Choose your lane early from the signs, and signal left after you pass the exit before yours.
None of the 4 hotspots needs a special technique. Each one tests the basics under pressure: observation, lane choice, speed and mirrors. Driving each one 3–4 times on lessons turns it from a surprise into a routine.
Why do learners fail at Morden?
Learners fail at Morden for the same top reasons as everywhere, and the local roads give those faults more chances to happen. DVSA’s top 10 list covers Great Britain, not single centres. The table below shows the top 5 reasons for April 2024 to March 2025 and where each one shows up on the Morden test routes:
| Reason for failing | Where it shows up at Morden |
|---|---|
| 1. Observations at junctions | Pulling out of side roads in Lower Morden and St Helier |
| 2. Mirrors when changing direction | Lane changes on St Helier Avenue and Rose Hill roundabout |
| 3. Moving off safely | Pulling away from parked cars and bus stops on Tudor Drive |
| 4. Turning right at junctions | Right turns from Green Lane and Martin Way into side streets |
| 5. Traffic lights | Signal-controlled junctions on the main roads around Morden |
Source: DVSA, top 10 reasons for failing the car driving test in Great Britain, April 2024 to March 2025 (updated 14 August 2025). The Morden column is our application of that list to the local roads.
Morden’s first-attempt pass rate (50.4%) sits just below its overall rate (51.0%), and automatic tests passed 49.8% of the time (DVSA, 2025–26). A 19.1-week wait also pushes some learners to book before they’re ready. Each of DVSA’s 10 fail reasons has a fix you can practise on lessons, so aim to drive the local routes without a serious fault before test day.
Parking and arriving at Morden test centre
Parking at Morden test centre is on the street, because the centre has no car park, according to test-centre guides. Plan these 5 things for test day:
- Arrive 10–15 minutes early: it gives you time to find a legal space on Tudor Drive and settle.
- Bring your photocard licence: GOV.UK says you need your UK photocard driving licence, or your test is cancelled.
- Park legally: leave bus stops, driveways and junctions clear on Tudor Drive.
- Allow for the stairs: the waiting room is on the first floor, up 22 steps, with no wheelchair access. Tell DVSA about mobility needs when you book.
- Use the toilets before you start: the centre has male and female toilets.
St Helier (Thameslink) is the nearest station, about 1 km away. You can take the test in your own car if it meets GOV.UK’s rules, or in your instructor’s dual-control car. At BNM, test car hire costs £140 and covers the car you learned in, plus the time around your test.
Learning to drive near Morden
Learning to drive near Morden means practising on the roads the examiner uses, every week, before test day. Morden is one of the 2 closest open centres for learners in 4 areas: Morden, St Helier, Wimbledon and Sutton. DVSA data since 2019 shows no car test centre in Sutton or Wimbledon.
Since 9 June 2026, a booked test can move only to its 3 nearest centres (GOV.UK). For Morden, that means Tolworth, Mitcham or West Wickham. Mitcham had a 16.1-week wait in September 2026, against 19.1 weeks at Morden, but its pass rate was lower at 47.0%. Our guide to Mitcham driving test centre covers its routes. The guide to driving test centres in South West London compares all 6 local centres.
How we prepare learners for the Morden test
We prepare learners for the Morden test by teaching on the roads around the test centre, from Lower Morden to Rose Hill. Our 4 DVSA-approved instructors are Syed Nauman Ali, Martin West, Marine Averlan and Paul Wylde. A mock test on a Morden route costs £45 on its own. The 20-hour block (£730) and the 30-hour intensive course (£1,125) both include a mock test.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Morden driving test centre?
Morden driving test centre is at 10 Tudor Drive, Morden SM4 4PE, in Lower Morden. The waiting room is on the first floor.
What is the pass rate at Morden?
Morden passed 51.0% of car tests in 2025–26, from 15,770 tests (DVSA). First-time candidates passed 50.4% of the time.
Is Morden a hard test centre?
No. Morden’s pass rate was 51.0% in 2025–26, just above the 50.0% average across Great Britain (DVSA). The test and marking are the same as at every centre, so preparation on its roads matters most.
How long is the wait for a test at Morden?
The median wait from booking to test at Morden was 19.1 weeks in September 2026 (DVSA). Waits change every month.
Can I move my Morden test to another centre?
Yes, to one of its 3 nearest centres: Tolworth, Mitcham or West Wickham. This rule has applied since 9 June 2026 (GOV.UK).
Is there parking at Morden test centre?
No, the centre has no car park. Park legally on Tudor Drive, or come with your instructor in the test car.
Are Morden test routes published?
No. The Driving Standards Agency stopped publishing test routes on 4 October 2010. The examiner chooses the route on the day.
Morden driving test centre and driving lessons nearby
BNM Driving School is a local, independent driving school based in Hackbridge (SM6), a short drive from Morden driving test centre. Our DVSA-approved instructors teach manual and automatic lessons across South and South West London, including the Morden test routes. Our learners have a 98% pass rate, and more than 2,000 have passed with us.
Morden driving test centre passed 51.0% of tests in 2025–26, and learners who know its roads give themselves the best chance. Living north of the centre? Book driving lessons in Wimbledon with an instructor who teaches the Morden test routes. Living to the south? Book driving lessons in Sutton and practise St Helier Avenue and Rose Hill roundabout on the way.
