Chesterfield Test Centre

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

    About Chesterfield Test Centre

    The Chesterfield Driving Test Centre is conveniently located at a multi-purpose business and retail site on practical test routes that may involve diverse road conditions. Situated at the Lockoford Lane, Stonegravels (S41 7LY) site, candidates can expect a variety of urban and potentially rural driving scenarios. The DVSA driving test pass rate in the local area of Chesterfield between April 2023 and March 2024 was 44.9%. This is below the national average pass rate of 48.9%, suggesting that the test routes may present specific challenges that require thorough preparation. Learners should anticipate navigating busy town roads, intricate junctions, and possibly some dual carriageways during their test. Mastering observations, hazard perception, and precise manoeuvring will be key to a successful outcome at this centre. Local instructors often highlight the importance of practicing in and around the Stonegravels area to become familiar with the common test scenarios.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Chesterfield

    Securing a driving test cancellation at Chesterfield Driving Test Centre can significantly speed up your test date. Due to high demand, new test slots are often booked months in advance. However, cancellations do occur, freeing up earlier appointments. Find Me A Driving Test actively scans the DVSA website 24/7 for these newly available slots at Chesterfield, immediately notifying subscribers when one matches their preferences. This service provides a distinct advantage, allowing learners to potentially book a cancelled test within days or weeks, rather than enduring long waits. Staying proactive and leveraging cancellation services can be crucial for passing your test sooner in Chesterfield.

    Pass rate trend at Chesterfield

    Pass rate over time

    Annual pass rate at Chesterfield, from 2007-08 to 2024-25 (DVSA data).

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Chesterfield has improved, moving from 37.4% to 54.5% (up 17.1 percentage points). It peaked at 54.5% in 2024-25 and was lowest at 37.4% in 2007-08, with a long-run average of 46.9%. 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
    2024-25 54.5%
    2023-24 50.3%
    2022-23 47.4%
    2021-22 47.9%
    2020-21 48.6%
    2019-20 44.7%
    2018-19 47.3%
    2017-18 46.2%
    2016-17 47.6%
    2015-16 48.8%
    2014-15 51.1%
    2013-14 49.9%
    2012-13 47.5%
    2011-12 46.5%
    2010-11 44.6%
    2009-10 45.1%
    2008-09 38.5%
    2007-08 37.4%

    Frequently asked questions

    You can move your test to these test centres

    From 9 June 2026, the DVSA only lets you move a booked test from Chesterfield to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre.