Southampton (Forest Hills) Test Centre

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

    About Southampton (Forest Hills) Test Centre

    The Southampton (Forest Hills) Driving Test Centre is situated in the Forest Hills area of Southampton, Hampshire, offering a practical driving test experience in a diverse urban environment. Test routes from this centre typically incorporate a mix of residential roads, main roads, and potentially dual carriageways, challenging candidates on various road types. Learners should expect to navigate through areas with varying speed limits, intricate junctions, and potential hazards such as pedestrian crossings and parked vehicles. The urban location means candidates will need to demonstrate strong observational skills and the ability to react to dynamic traffic situations. Successful navigation of these routes requires a confident understanding of road signs, markings, and a high level of hazard perception. The pass rate for Southampton (Forest Hills) reflects a typical urban test centre, suggesting a need for thorough preparation to meet the required standard.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Southampton (Forest Hills)

    Finding an earlier driving test at Southampton (Forest Hills) Driving Test Centre can be challenging due to high demand. Learners often face long waiting times for practical tests in this area. Driving test cancellations frequently become available, offering an opportunity to secure an earlier slot. Find Me A Driving Test constantly scans the DVSA website 24/7 for these cancellations specifically at Southampton (Forest Hills), notifying you as soon as a suitable test becomes available. This service significantly increases your chances of booking a last-minute driving test.

    Pass rate trend at Southampton (Forest Hills)

    Pass rate over time

    Annual pass rate at Southampton (Forest Hills), from 2007-08 to 2021-22 (DVSA data).

    Between 2007-08 and 2021-22, the pass rate at Southampton (Forest Hills) has improved, moving from 45.1% to 50% (up 4.9 percentage points). It peaked at 53.8% in 2020-21 and was lowest at 44.9% in 2013-14, with a long-run average of 47.6%. 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
    2021-22 50%
    2020-21 53.8%
    2019-20 47.3%
    2018-19 47.6%
    2017-18 46.2%
    2016-17 48.3%
    2015-16 45.8%
    2014-15 46.5%
    2013-14 44.9%
    2012-13 48.5%
    2011-12 47.1%
    2010-11 47.6%
    2009-10 48.2%
    2008-09 46.9%
    2007-08 45.1%

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