Preston Test Centre

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

    About Preston Test Centre

    The Preston Driving Test Centre is located at Chain Caul Way, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2YL. This purpose-built facility offers a modern environment for conducting driving tests. Test routes from Preston typically encompass a diverse range of road conditions. Learners can expect to navigate through urban areas with varying speed limits, residential streets featuring parked cars and potential hazards, and larger A-roads that demand confident lane changes and awareness of faster traffic. The routes are designed to comprehensively assess a candidate's ability to handle different traffic scenarios and road layouts effectively. Specific challenges may include complex roundabouts, crossroads, and areas with frequent pedestrian crossings, all chosen to ensure a thorough evaluation of driving skills. While specific localized pass rates are not publicly disclosed by the DVSA, the national average pass rate can give candidates a general idea of the standard required.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Preston

    For those seeking an earlier driving test at Preston, cancellations can often become available due to other candidates rescheduling. These short-notice appointments are released by the DVSA and can be secured if you're quick to respond. Find Me A Driving Test constantly monitors the DVSA booking system 24/7 for new driving test slots at Preston, increasing your chances of finding an alternative. Our service significantly reduces the time and effort you would spend manually checking for cancellations, helping you book your test sooner.

    Pass rate trend at Preston

    Pass rate over time

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

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Preston has improved, moving from 49.1% to 53.7% (up 4.6 percentage points). It peaked at 61.1% in 2022-23 and was lowest at 47.1% in 2014-15, with a long-run average of 52.7%. 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 53.7%
    2023-24 56.7%
    2022-23 61.1%
    2021-22 56.9%
    2020-21 59.9%
    2019-20 54.6%
    2018-19 55.2%
    2017-18 54.6%
    2016-17 52.5%
    2015-16 49.8%
    2014-15 47.1%
    2013-14 48.8%
    2012-13 49.3%
    2011-12 48.6%
    2010-11 51.8%
    2009-10 50.7%
    2008-09 47.7%
    2007-08 49.1%

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