Sunderland Test Centre

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

    About Sunderland Test Centre

    The Sunderland Driving Test Centre is conveniently located at Riverbank Road, an easily accessible spot for learners across Tyne and Wear. This centre presents a diverse range of test routes that challenge candidates with varied urban and suburban driving conditions. Expect to navigate through busy residential areas, high-street traffic, and potentially some dual carriageway sections. Examiners often assess a candidate's ability to handle complex junctions, roundabouts, and pedestrian crossings. With a pass rate generally reflecting the national average, Sunderland offers a realistic test environment. Learners should focus on developing strong observation skills, precise manoeuvre execution, and confident independent driving to succeed here. The centre's location provides ample opportunity to practice different scenarios before the test day, ensuring candidates are well-prepared for whatever the route may bring.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Sunderland

    Securing an earlier driving test at the Sunderland Driving Test Centre can be challenging due to high demand. Learners often face long waiting times for available slots. However, driving test cancellations do occur, freeing up earlier appointments. Find Me A Driving Test constantly monitors the DVSA booking system 24/7 for these last-minute test openings at Sunderland. By using our service, you increase your chances of finding and booking a cancelled test, allowing you to take your driving test sooner than originally planned at this popular Tyne and Wear location.

    Pass rate trend at Sunderland

    Pass rate over time

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

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Sunderland has improved, moving from 41.6% to 47.1% (up 5.5 percentage points). It peaked at 47.6% in 2020-21 and was lowest at 41.6% in 2007-08, with a long-run average of 45.4%. 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 47.1%
    2023-24 45.8%
    2022-23 46.7%
    2021-22 45.3%
    2020-21 47.6%
    2019-20 44.1%
    2018-19 42.9%
    2017-18 43.9%
    2016-17 44.8%
    2015-16 45.5%
    2014-15 44%
    2013-14 46.1%
    2012-13 46.9%
    2011-12 47%
    2010-11 46.2%
    2009-10 44.9%
    2008-09 47.5%
    2007-08 41.6%

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