Skegness Test Centre

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

    About Skegness Test Centre

    With a pass rate consistently above the national average, the Skegness Driving Test Centre, located in the coastal town of Skegness, Lincolnshire, offers a promising environment for learner drivers. The centre is situated at Heath Rd, Skegness, PE25 3AX, within a residential area yet close to more complex road networks. Test routes here typically encompass a diverse range of scenarios. These include navigating through the town centre's bustling streets, providing experience with varied traffic conditions and pedestrian crossings. Examiners also frequently guide candidates onto the A52, requiring confident handling of higher speed limits and larger roundabouts. Serene residential areas form part of the routes too, where narrow roads and parked cars demand precise control and hazard perception. The variety ensures that candidates are thoroughly assessed on their ability to handle different road types and traffic situations confidently and safely, reflecting the comprehensive nature of the UK driving test.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Skegness

    Driving test cancellations at Skegness Driving Test Centre can provide an opportunity to secure an earlier test date. Learners should be prepared for various eventualities, as cancellations can arise due to instructor availability, vehicle issues, or personal circumstances of other candidates. These unexpected slots often appear at short notice. Find Me A Driving Test continuously scans the DVSA website 24/7 for new driving test cancellations at Skegness. This service increases your chances of finding an earlier booking without the need for constant manual checking.

    Pass rate trend at Skegness

    Pass rate over time

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

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Skegness has improved, moving from 54.5% to 57.6% (up 3.1 percentage points). It peaked at 62.1% in 2021-22 and was lowest at 54.5% in 2007-08, with a long-run average of 59.2%. 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 57.6%
    2023-24 61.9%
    2022-23 60.4%
    2021-22 62.1%
    2020-21 58.2%
    2019-20 54.9%
    2018-19 55.7%
    2017-18 58.4%
    2016-17 59.5%
    2015-16 61.7%
    2014-15 60%
    2013-14 60.6%
    2012-13 61.4%
    2011-12 61.4%
    2009-10 61.1%
    2008-09 56.3%
    2007-08 54.5%

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