Newbury (Hambridge Lane) Test Centre

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

    About Newbury (Hambridge Lane) Test Centre

    The Newbury (Hambridge Lane) Driving Test Centre is situated in the town of Newbury, Berkshire. Located at Hambridge Lane, RG14 5AW, it offers a varied driving experience for learners. Test routes from this centre typically incorporate a mix of urban and rural roads, challenging candidates with different speed limits, traffic conditions, and road types. Expect to navigate through residential areas, town centre congestion, and potentially some faster-flowing roads outside the immediate town. The test centre's location means examiners will assess your ability to handle crossroads, roundabouts, and junctions, often in environments with parked cars and pedestrians. This diversity aims to ensure that successful candidates are well-prepared for a wide range of driving situations. While specific pass rates fluctuate, the varied routes suggest that candidates who demonstrate strong observational skills and adaptability tend to perform well. Practicing on different road types around Newbury will be key to success.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Newbury (Hambridge Lane)

    Finding a driving test cancellation at Newbury (Hambridge Lane) can significantly reduce waiting times for a practical test. Learners often look for earlier test dates due to the high demand at this Berkshire centre. Cancellations become available when other candidates reschedule or cancel their tests, opening up new slots. These can appear at any time, making it challenging to spot them manually. Find Me A Driving Test continuously scans the DVSA booking system 22/7, helping you to find and book these last-minute test slots at Newbury (Hambridge Lane) as soon as they become available.

    Pass rate trend at Newbury (Hambridge Lane)

    Pass rate over time

    Annual pass rate at Newbury (Hambridge Lane), from 2014-15 to 2022-23 (DVSA data).

    Between 2014-15 and 2022-23, the pass rate at Newbury (Hambridge Lane) has remained broadly stable, moving from 54.4% to 52.9% (down 1.5 percentage points). It peaked at 59.4% in 2021-22 and was lowest at 50.1% in 2017-18, with a long-run average of 53.9%. 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
    2022-23 52.9%
    2021-22 59.4%
    2020-21 59%
    2019-20 51.5%
    2018-19 51.4%
    2017-18 50.1%
    2016-17 51.2%
    2015-16 55.4%
    2014-15 54.4%

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