Chorley Test Centre

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

    About Chorley Test Centre

    The Chorley Driving Test Centre, prominently situated at unit 12, Ackhurst Business Park, Ackhurst Rd, Chorley, PR7 1NY, serves as a key location for learner drivers in Lancashire. Its position within a business park setting means test routes will likely incorporate a combination of urban driving challenges and routes that navigate through industrial or commercial zones. This includes dealing with varied speed limits, complex junctions, and potentially busy traffic conditions, requiring drivers to demonstrate strong observational skills and quick decision-making. The centre’s location suggests routes may also extend to quieter residential areas, testing a candidate’s ability to perform manoeuvres and handle narrower streets with parked cars. Familiarity with diverse road environments is crucial for success here. While specific pass rate data for Chorley is not publicly available, preparing for a range of traffic scenarios will undoubtedly benefit test-takers.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Chorley

    Securing an earlier driving test at Chorley Driving Test Centre can be challenging due to high demand. Learners often face long waits for available slots. Find Me A Driving Test offers a dedicated service to help with this. Our system continuously monitors the DVSA website 24/7 for new driving test cancellations and early test dates specifically at the Chorley centre. When a suitable cancellation becomes available that matches your preferences, we will notify you instantly, increasing your chances of booking a sooner test at this popular Lancashire location.

    Pass rate trend at Chorley

    Pass rate over time

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

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Chorley has remained broadly stable, moving from 48.9% to 48.3% (down 0.6 percentage points). It peaked at 57.8% in 2022-23 and was lowest at 48.3% in 2024-25, with a long-run average of 54.1%. 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 48.3%
    2023-24 56.2%
    2022-23 57.8%
    2021-22 57.3%
    2020-21 55%
    2019-20 56.9%
    2018-19 57.5%
    2017-18 56.9%
    2016-17 53.4%
    2015-16 54%
    2014-15 54.6%
    2013-14 55.7%
    2012-13 56.1%
    2011-12 54%
    2010-11 51.6%
    2009-10 50.2%
    2008-09 50%
    2007-08 48.9%

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