Sale (Manchester) Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in Greater Manchester.

    About Sale (Manchester) Test Centre

    The Sale (Manchester) Driving Test Centre is situated in a bustling urban area, offering a diverse range of driving conditions for test candidates. Located at 36-38 Sale Ringway, Sale, M33 7QS, the centre provides an excellent environment to assess a learner's ability to handle various road scenarios. Test routes frequently incorporate busy town roads, residential streets, and main arterial routes, such as the A56, which can present challenges with varying speed limits and multi-lane junctions. Expect to encounter complex traffic light systems, roundabouts, and pedestrian crossings. Examiners will be looking for confident and safe driving, particularly during manoeuvres in built-up areas. The test centre's surroundings also include quieter suburban roads, which may be used to assess independent driving skills and awareness of potential hazards. The local pass rate for Sale (Manchester) is around 44.5%, slightly below the national average, suggesting that candidates should arrive well-prepared for a comprehensive examination of their driving proficiency.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Sale (Manchester)

    Driving test cancellations at Sale (Manchester) can arise for various reasons, including examiner availability, adverse weather conditions, or vehicle issues. Securing an earlier test date can be challenging due to high demand. Learners often find themselves regularly checking the DVSA website for openings. To increase your chances of finding an earlier booking, consider using a service like Find Me A Driving Test. We continuously scan the DVSA website 24/7 for new cancellations and changes, alerting you as soon as a suitable slot at Sale (Manchester) Driving Test Centre becomes available. This can significantly reduce your waiting time and help you get on the road sooner.

    Pass rate trend at Sale (Manchester)

    Pass rate over time

    Annual pass rate at Sale (Manchester), from 2013-14 to 2024-25 (DVSA data).

    Between 2013-14 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Sale (Manchester) has improved, moving from 47% to 49.1% (up 2.1 percentage points). It peaked at 53.9% in 2020-21 and was lowest at 47% in 2013-14, with a long-run average of 49.8%. 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 49.1%
    2023-24 49%
    2022-23 48.8%
    2021-22 49.6%
    2020-21 53.9%
    2019-20 48.7%
    2018-19 50.1%
    2017-18 50.9%
    2016-17 50.2%
    2015-16 50.7%
    2014-15 50%
    2013-14 47%

    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 Sale (Manchester) to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre.