Hexham Test Centre

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

    About Hexham Test Centre

    Hexham Driving Test Centre is situated in the market town of Hexham, Northumberland. Test routes in Hexham commonly feature a mix of narrow residential streets and faster rural roads, often encountering national speed limits. Candidates should prepare for varied road conditions, including main A-roads connecting Hexham to surrounding areas, as well as navigating town centre traffic. The area presents challenges such as complex junctions, roundabouts, and potential for encountering agricultural vehicles or livestock on rural sections. These routes require confident decision-making, particularly when dealing with varying speed limits and hazard perception. The centre's location means examiners will assess a driver's ability to adapt to different environments. This includes demonstrating safe driving on both urban and rural roads, proving competence in a range of scenarios vital for independent driving. While specific pass rates for Hexham vary, a comprehensive approach to tuition covering both town and country driving will best prepare candidates for success.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Hexham

    For learners seeking an earlier driving test at Hexham, cancellations can often become available due to other candidates rescheduling. The DVSA continuously updates its booking system, meaning new slots can appear at any time. Rather than manually checking the DVSA website, individuals can use services like Find Me A Driving Test. This service scans the DVSA booking system 24/7 for cancellations specifically at Hexham Driving Test Centre, notifying you instantly when a suitable slot arises. This significantly increases your chances of securing an earlier test date without constant personal monitoring.

    Pass rate trend at Hexham

    Pass rate over time

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

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Hexham has improved, moving from 44.6% to 56.7% (up 12.1 percentage points). It peaked at 67.6% in 2020-21 and was lowest at 44.6% in 2007-08, with a long-run average of 55.4%. 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 56.7%
    2023-24 59.3%
    2022-23 56%
    2021-22 62.1%
    2020-21 67.6%
    2019-20 61.2%
    2018-19 58.3%
    2017-18 60.6%
    2016-17 62%
    2015-16 57.2%
    2014-15 54.6%
    2013-14 52.1%
    2012-13 50.8%
    2011-12 50.8%
    2010-11 48.5%
    2009-10 48.3%
    2008-09 46.8%
    2007-08 44.6%

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