St Albans Test Centre

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

    About St Albans Test Centre

    The St Albans Driving Test Centre is located at Stonecross, Bricket Rd, St Albans, AL1 3JW. This Hertfordshire-based centre provides a good mix of urban and suburban driving experiences. Test routes typically incorporate busy town roads, residential areas, and dual carriageways, ensuring a comprehensive assessment of a learner's ability to handle diverse traffic conditions. Expect to navigate through areas such as the city centre, Fleets industrial estate, and quieter residential streets like those around Cell Barnes Lane. The routes are designed to evaluate various skills, including observation, anticipation, and independent driving. While specific pass rates fluctuate, St Albans generally reflects the national average, indicating a fair yet thorough examination process. Mastering observations at complex junctions and maintaining appropriate speeds on varied roads will be key to success.

    Driving Test Cancellations at St Albans

    Finding driving test cancellations at St Albans can be challenging due to high demand. Learners often face long waiting times for practical tests at Stonecross, Bricket Road. However, opportunities for earlier tests can arise when other candidates reschedule or cancel. Keeping an eye on the DVSA booking system is crucial for securing these coveted slots. Financial savings can also be made by avoiding rebooking fees due to short-notice cancellations. Find Me A Driving Test actively monitors the DVSA website 24/7 for new test dates and cancellations specifically at St Albans, alerting you as soon as a suitable slot becomes available, increasing your chances of an earlier test.

    Pass rate trend at St Albans

    Pass rate over time

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

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at St Albans has improved, moving from 44.2% to 48.4% (up 4.2 percentage points). It peaked at 50.1% in 2014-15 and was lowest at 39.7% in 2011-12, with a long-run average of 45%. 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 48.4%
    2023-24 44.1%
    2022-23 44%
    2021-22 45.9%
    2020-21 47.9%
    2019-20 41.8%
    2018-19 43.8%
    2017-18 43.7%
    2016-17 45.5%
    2015-16 48.5%
    2014-15 50.1%
    2013-14 48.9%
    2012-13 43.7%
    2011-12 39.7%
    2010-11 41.6%
    2009-10 43.3%
    2008-09 44.6%
    2007-08 44.2%

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