Darlington Test Centre

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

    About Darlington Test Centre

    The Darlington Driving Test Centre is situated in the town of Darlington, County Durham. Located at Unit 26, Darlington Business Centre, St Cuthbert's Way, DL1 1BF, the centre offers a practical testing environment combining urban and semi-rural driving. Test routes from Darlington typically incorporate a diverse range of road types. Expect to navigate busy town roads with varying speed limits, roundabouts, and junctions, including multi-lane examples. The routes often extend into quieter residential areas, assessing your ability to handle narrower streets, pedestrian crossings, and differing traffic calming measures. You may also encounter dual carriageways, requiring confident lane changes and appropriate speed management. The Darlington test centre provides a comprehensive assessment of your driving skills across different road scenarios. Always consult an approved driving instructor for specific route insights.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Darlington

    Securing an earlier driving test at Darlington can be challenging due to high demand. While the DVSA website is the official booking portal, cancellations appear sporadically. Learners often benefit from dedicated services that track these cancellations. Find Me A Driving Test constantly scans the DVSA website for new openings at Darlington Driving Test Centre, 24/7. This increases your chances of finding an earlier slot that fits your schedule, potentially reducing your waiting time for a practical test.

    Pass rate trend at Darlington

    Pass rate over time

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

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Darlington has improved, moving from 46% to 49.2% (up 3.2 percentage points). It peaked at 62.1% in 2020-21 and was lowest at 46% in 2007-08, with a long-run average of 51.1%. 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 49.2%
    2023-24 55.1%
    2022-23 57%
    2021-22 55%
    2020-21 62.1%
    2019-20 51.5%
    2018-19 51.5%
    2017-18 49.2%
    2016-17 50%
    2015-16 48.3%
    2014-15 50.4%
    2013-14 50.7%
    2012-13 46.9%
    2011-12 49.3%
    2009-10 47.3%
    2008-09 49%
    2007-08 46%

    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 Darlington to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre.