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Manchester (Sale) Driving Test Centre

Carrington Lane, Sale, Greater Manchester, M33 5BB — one of the busiest test centres in the North West, serving learners across Trafford, Stretford and South Manchester.

52.1% pass rate 9 week average wait 427 local instructors
52.1%First-time pass rate
9 wksAverage waiting time
61%National avg. comparison −9pts
14,200Tests conducted per year

About this test centre

Manchester (Sale) test centre sits just off the A56, with routes that commonly include the Carrington Spur, Sale Water Park roundabouts and residential roads around Brooklands. Examiners frequently test dual carriageway driving and roundabout navigation, so learners who practise these routes beforehand tend to feel more confident on test day.

Common test routes

Carrington Spur Sale Water Park Brooklands residential Northenden Road Dane Road roundabout

Address & contact

Carrington Lane, Sale, Greater Manchester, M33 5BB
DVSA booking line: 0300 200 1122
Nearest train station: Sale (Metrolink), 12 min walk

Tips for passing at this centre

  • ✓ Book at least 3 lessons specifically on local roundabouts before your test
  • ✓ Practise the Carrington Spur dual carriageway merge at varying times of day
  • ✓ Arrive 15 minutes early — parking nearby fills up quickly on weekday mornings
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