Tilbury Test Centre

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

    About Tilbury Test Centre

    With its convenient location and diverse road networks, Tilbury Driving Test Centre offers a comprehensive environment for learner drivers. Situated at Unit 12, Tilbury Industrial Estate, Thurrock Park Way, Tilbury, Essex, RM18 7ND, the centre is nestled within an area that presents a variety of urban and semi-rural driving conditions. Test routes typically incorporate a mix of residential streets, main roads, and potentially some national speed limit zones, such as those found on the nearby A1089 or A126, allowing examiners to assess a broad range of driving skills. Learners can expect to navigate through roundabouts, crossroads, and junctions, often encountering parked cars that require good hazard perception and accurate pass manoeuvres. The road infrastructure around Tilbury includes varied layouts, from simpler intersections to more complex multi-lane systems. While specific pass rates fluctuate annually, the centre’s environment suggests a good level of preparedness is beneficial given the varied challenges.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Tilbury

    For those eager to secure an earlier driving test at Tilbury, cancellations can provide unexpected opportunities. Candidates often need to reschedule, leading to new slots becoming available at short notice. Keeping a constant vigil for these openings can be incredibly time-consuming and often fruitless due to their unpredictable nature. Find Me A Driving Test offers a dedicated 24/7 scanning service for the DVSA booking system, specifically tracking Tilbury Driving Test Centre for any new cancellations. This service significantly increases the chances of finding an earlier driving test, helping learners in Tilbury bypass long waiting times and take their test sooner.

    Pass rate trend at Tilbury

    Pass rate over time

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

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Tilbury has improved, moving from 36.4% to 49.1% (up 12.7 percentage points). It peaked at 51.1% in 2023-24 and was lowest at 36.4% in 2007-08, with a long-run average of 42.5%. 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 49.1%
    2023-24 51.1%
    2022-23 42.8%
    2021-22 44.8%
    2020-21 45.1%
    2019-20 43.5%
    2018-19 42.8%
    2017-18 43.1%
    2016-17 44.2%
    2015-16 41.1%
    2014-15 42.9%
    2013-14 42%
    2012-13 40.7%
    2011-12 39.4%
    2010-11 38.1%
    2009-10 38.3%
    2008-09 39.2%
    2007-08 36.4%

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