Telford Test Centre

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

    About Telford Test Centre

    The Telford Driving Test Centre is situated in the town of Telford, Shropshire, a large new town with diverse road conditions. Test routes will encompass a variety of urban and suburban environments, designed to assess a driver's ability to handle different traffic scenarios. Expect to navigate through residential areas with potential for parked cars and speed limits of 30 mph, as well as busier main roads featuring roundabouts and junctions, such as the A5 and A442. Testers will assess your hazard perception and ability to adapt to varying road layouts. The centre's location means routes may also include sections with dual carriageways, demanding confident lane changes and appropriate speed control. Consideration will be given to school zones and pedestrian crossings, requiring careful observation. While a specific pass rate for Telford isn't publicly available, national averages suggest comprehensive preparation against all common test elements is key to success.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Telford

    Securing an earlier driving test at Telford Driving Test Centre can be challenging due to high demand. Cancellations do occur, however, and these slots are quickly rebooked. Find Me A Driving Test offers a 24/7 scanning service for the DVSA booking system specifically at Telford, alerting you to any newly available appointments. This significantly increases your chances of finding an earlier test date without constantly checking the DVSA website yourself. Our service helps you avoid long waiting times often associated with booking directly, allowing for quicker test dates if a cancellation arises at this specific Shropshire centre.

    Pass rate trend at Telford

    Pass rate over time

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

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Telford has remained broadly stable, moving from 45.2% to 43.9% (down 1.3 percentage points). It peaked at 51.5% in 2012-13 and was lowest at 40.8% in 2019-20, with a long-run average of 46.1%. 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 43.9%
    2023-24 43.5%
    2022-23 41.2%
    2021-22 44.4%
    2020-21 44.8%
    2019-20 40.8%
    2018-19 41.1%
    2017-18 44%
    2016-17 47.9%
    2015-16 48.6%
    2014-15 50.4%
    2013-14 51.2%
    2012-13 51.5%
    2011-12 48.6%
    2010-11 48.2%
    2009-10 49.1%
    2008-09 45.5%
    2007-08 45.2%

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