Newbury Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in Berkshire.

    About Newbury Test Centre

    Newbury Driving Test Centre, situated in Berkshire, offers a varied driving experience for learners. Test routes commonly incorporate elements of both urban and rural driving. Expect to navigate through the town centre, encountering diverse traffic conditions, junctions, and pedestrian crossings. Routes may also extend to quieter residential areas, assessing your ability to handle narrower roads and demonstrate effective hazard perception. Furthermore, learners should be prepared for potential exposure to higher-speed roads, such as sections of the A339 or other A-roads surrounding Newbury, where safe overtaking and appropriate speed control are crucial. While specific pass rates fluctuate, the nature of these routes suggests a comprehensive test designed to evaluate a candidate's readiness for various real-world driving scenarios. Success at Newbury indicates a well-rounded skill set, capable of handling a spectrum of road types.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Newbury

    Finding driving test cancellations at Newbury Driving Test Centre can be challenging due to high demand. Learners often face long waits for available test slots. Find Me A Driving Test can help by constantly scanning the DVSA website for new cancellations. Our 24/7 monitoring service alerts you as soon as a slot becomes available at Newbury, significantly increasing your chances of securing an earlier test. This eliminates the need for you to repeatedly check the DVSA site yourself.

    Pass rate trend at Newbury

    Pass rate over time

    Annual pass rate at Newbury, from 2007-08 to 2013-14 (DVSA data).

    Between 2007-08 and 2013-14, the pass rate at Newbury has improved, moving from 47.4% to 54.5% (up 7.1 percentage points). It peaked at 54.5% in 2013-14 and was lowest at 47.4% in 2007-08, with a long-run average of 50.8%. Pass rates vary year-to-year due to changes in test demand, examiner availability, candidate readiness and local route difficulty — these figures are taken directly from DVSA's published statistics.

    Year-by-year pass rate

    Year Pass rate
    2013-14 54.5%
    2012-13 52.7%
    2011-12 52.9%
    2010-11 50.5%
    2009-10 50.2%
    2008-09 47.7%
    2007-08 47.4%

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