Eastbourne Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in East Sussex.

    About Eastbourne Test Centre

    The Eastbourne Driving Test Centre is situated in the coastal town of Eastbourne, East Sussex. The centre is located at Unit 14, Birch Road, offering a mix of urban and suburban road conditions for testing. Learners can expect to encounter various traffic scenarios common to a town of Eastbourne's size, including busy town roads, residential areas with parked cars, and junctions that may require careful observation. The proximity to the A22 and A259 means that test routes may also incorporate faster main roads, assessing a candidate's ability to handle higher speeds and more complex multi-lane situations. Given Eastbourne's diverse road network, instructors often prepare candidates for a wide range of challenges, aiming for a well-rounded driving ability. While specific pass rates for individual centres can fluctuate, a solid understanding of local road characteristics and consistent practice are key to success here. Candidates should be ready for situations such as navigating roundabouts, hill starts and varying speed limits within the test area.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Eastbourne

    Finding driving test cancellations at Eastbourne Driving Test Centre can be challenging due to high demand. Learners often face long waiting times for practical tests. However, cancellations do occur, and securing an earlier test date is possible if you are persistent and quick to act. To significantly improve your chances of finding a cancellation test at Eastbourne, services like Find Me A Driving Test can help by scanning the DVSA's booking system 24/7 for new available slots. This continuous monitoring allows for instant alerts, making it easier to book a cancelled test as soon as one becomes available at the Eastbourne centre.

    Pass rate trend at Eastbourne

    Pass rate over time

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

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Eastbourne has improved, moving from 49.5% to 52.1% (up 2.6 percentage points). It peaked at 54.9% in 2020-21 and was lowest at 47.9% in 2017-18, 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
    2024-25 52.1%
    2023-24 48.1%
    2022-23 52.2%
    2021-22 54.6%
    2020-21 54.9%
    2019-20 51.7%
    2018-19 50.1%
    2017-18 47.9%
    2016-17 48.1%
    2015-16 50.4%
    2014-15 51.1%
    2013-14 50.2%
    2012-13 49.2%
    2011-12 49.3%
    2010-11 53.4%
    2009-10 53%
    2008-09 49.4%
    2007-08 49.5%

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