Gloucester Test Centre

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

    About Gloucester Test Centre

    The Gloucester Driving Test Centre is conveniently located at Olympus Park, Quedgeley, Gloucester, GL2 4NF, making it easily accessible for learners across Gloucestershire. This modern centre offers a variety of test routes designed to assess a broad range of driving skills. Test routes from Gloucester typically incorporate a mix of urban and semi-rural roads, presenting varied challenges such as navigating busy roundabouts, managing differing speed limits, and executing manoeuvres on residential streets. The routes often include sections of the A38 and B4008, requiring careful attention to multi-lane traffic and dual carriageway driving. The local pass rate for Gloucester generally aligns with the national average, suggesting that candidates who are well-prepared and confident in their abilities have a good chance of success. Expect to encounter diverse road conditions and traffic scenarios, ensuring a thorough evaluation of your readiness for independent driving.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Gloucester

    Finding an earlier driving test at the Gloucester Driving Test Centre can be challenging due to high demand. While the DVSA website is the primary source for booking, cancellations do occur, offering opportunities to secure an earlier slot. Find Me A Driving Test can assist by scanning the DVSA website 24/7 specifically for Gloucester Driving Test Centre cancellations. This service significantly increases your chances of finding and booking a last-minute test, potentially reducing your waiting time. Be prepared to book quickly once a suitable cancellation becomes available, as these slots are often taken very rapidly by other learners.

    Pass rate trend at Gloucester

    Pass rate over time

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

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Gloucester has improved, moving from 46.8% to 49.6% (up 2.8 percentage points). It peaked at 52.6% in 2021-22 and was lowest at 44.8% in 2018-19, with a long-run average of 49%. 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 49.6%
    2023-24 48.9%
    2022-23 52.5%
    2021-22 52.6%
    2020-21 48.1%
    2019-20 45.7%
    2018-19 44.8%
    2017-18 46.9%
    2016-17 48.6%
    2015-16 51.2%
    2014-15 51.4%
    2013-14 51.8%
    2012-13 50.2%
    2011-12 50.3%
    2009-10 48.2%
    2008-09 45.4%
    2007-08 46.8%

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