Pembroke Dock Test Centre

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

    About Pembroke Dock Test Centre

    Pembroke Dock Driving Test Centre is situated in the scenic county of Pembrokeshire, Wales. Located at Unit 17, Cleddau Bridge Industrial Estate, Pembroke Dock, SA72 6XJ, this centre provides a practical and varied testing ground for learner drivers. Test routes from Pembroke Dock often incorporate a mix of urban and rural driving scenarios. Candidates can expect to navigate through the town’s residential streets, encountering various traffic calming measures, junctions, and pedestrian crossings. Routes may also extend to faster roads, including sections with higher speed limits, requiring keen awareness of road signs and effective speed management. The local area presents opportunities to practice manoeuvres such as parallel parking on different types of roads and reversing into bays. While specific pass rates fluctuate, the diversity of the routes suggests that candidates who are well-prepared for a range of driving conditions tend to perform well. It is important to be proficient in all aspects of driving, including independent driving and hazard perception, to successfully navigate the challenges presented by Pembroke Dock’s test routes.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Pembroke Dock

    Finding driving test cancellations at Pembroke Dock can significantly reduce your waiting time for a practical test. The demand for test slots in this area, like many others, often means a lengthy wait for an original booking. However, cancellations frequently become available, offering an opportunity to take your test sooner. Find Me A Driving Test offers a dedicated service to help you secure an earlier test date at Pembroke Dock. Our system continuously scans the DVSA booking website 24/7 for new cancellation slots. This significantly increases your chances of finding and booking a suitable short-notice test, allowing you to take your practical examination when you feel most prepared.

    Pass rate trend at Pembroke Dock

    Pass rate over time

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

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Pembroke Dock has improved, moving from 48.9% to 57.9% (up 9 percentage points). It peaked at 64.6% in 2022-23 and was lowest at 48.9% in 2007-08, with a long-run average of 55.7%. 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 57.9%
    2023-24 52.1%
    2022-23 64.6%
    2021-22 62.5%
    2020-21 61.9%
    2019-20 55.6%
    2018-19 52.2%
    2017-18 52.9%
    2016-17 53%
    2015-16 54.4%
    2014-15 57.9%
    2013-14 57.8%
    2012-13 55.8%
    2011-12 56%
    2010-11 53.2%
    2009-10 52.5%
    2008-09 52.6%
    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 Pembroke Dock to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre.