Skipton Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in North Yorkshire.

    About Skipton Test Centre

    ### Skipton Driving Test Centre: A Gateway to North Yorkshire Roads Nestled in the picturesque market town of Skipton, North Yorkshire, the Skipton Driving Test Centre on Engine Shed Lane offers a unique testing experience. Its location means learners can anticipate a diverse range of road conditions during their test. Routes will likely encompass urban driving through Skipton's town centre, challenging candidates with navigating one-way systems, pedestrian crossings, and varying speed limits on busy high streets. As tests venture out, candidates should expect to encounter rural roads, including country lanes with their inherent hazards like narrow sections, blind bends, and agricultural vehicles. These routes often feature national speed limit roads, demanding confident and safe driving at higher speeds. The centre's position also means potential exposure to varied weather conditions typical of North Yorkshire, requiring adaptability from learners. Success here indicates a driver capable of handling a spectrum of driving environments.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Skipton

    ### Driving Test Cancellations at Skipton Securing an early driving test at Skipton Driving Test Centre can be challenging due to high demand. If your initial test date is several weeks away, driving test cancellations spotted by Find Me A Driving Test can help you potentially secure an earlier slot. We continuously scan the DVSA website 24/7 for new driving test appointments and cancellations at Skipton. This service significantly increases your chances of finding a more convenient test date without the need for constant manual checking. Stay prepared for your test by having your theory and practical skills honed, ready to take advantage of any last-minute availability that arises at Skipton.

    Pass rate trend at Skipton

    Pass rate over time

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

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Skipton has improved, moving from 46.3% to 54.4% (up 8.1 percentage points). It peaked at 57.1% in 2020-21 and was lowest at 46.3% in 2007-08, with a long-run average of 51.8%. 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 54.4%
    2023-24 53.7%
    2022-23 53%
    2021-22 54.7%
    2020-21 57.1%
    2019-20 51.3%
    2018-19 49.7%
    2017-18 50.9%
    2016-17 53.3%
    2015-16 53.2%
    2014-15 54.6%
    2013-14 56.3%
    2012-13 50.4%
    2011-12 48.7%
    2010-11 46.3%
    2009-10 50.2%
    2008-09 48%
    2007-08 46.3%

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