Gateshead Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in Tyne and Wear.

    About Gateshead Test Centre

    The Gateshead Driving Test Centre is situated in the Tyne and Wear region, a location known for its diverse road conditions. Test routes from Gateshead often incorporate a variety of urban and suburban roads, allowing examiners to thoroughly assess a learner's ability to handle different traffic scenarios. Expect to encounter busy town roads, residential areas with parked cars, and potentially some national speed limit routes. The centre's location close to key arterial roads means that navigating complex junctions and roundabouts will likely form a significant part of the test. While specific pass rates fluctuate, the nature of the routes suggests that a confident command of observation, anticipation, and independent driving skills will be crucial for success. Learners should focus on mastering these aspects to increase their chances of passing.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Gateshead

    Finding an earlier driving test at Gateshead can be a challenge due to high demand. Learners often face long waits for available slots. However, services like Find Me A Driving Test continuously monitor the DVSA system 24/7 for new driving test cancellations at Gateshead. By utilising such a service, you can significantly increase your chances of securing an earlier test date, helping you to get on the road sooner.

    Pass rate trend at Gateshead

    Pass rate over time

    Annual pass rate at Gateshead, from 2008-09 to 2024-25 (DVSA data).

    Between 2008-09 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Gateshead has declined, moving from 42.7% to 37.4% (down 5.3 percentage points). It peaked at 46.6% in 2015-16 and was lowest at 37.4% in 2024-25, with a long-run average of 43.1%. 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 37.4%
    2023-24 40.9%
    2022-23 41.6%
    2021-22 44.1%
    2020-21 44.2%
    2019-20 43.5%
    2018-19 44.7%
    2017-18 41.8%
    2016-17 44.4%
    2015-16 46.6%
    2014-15 46.5%
    2013-14 42.8%
    2012-13 41.8%
    2011-12 43.9%
    2009-10 41.9%
    2008-09 42.7%

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