Barking (Tanner Street) Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info.

    About Barking (Tanner Street) Test Centre

    The Barking (Tanner Street) Driving Test Centre is situated in a busy urban area of Greater London. Located at 84 Tanner Street, IG11 8QF, the centre provides a varied testing environment for learner drivers. Test routes typically incorporate a mix of residential streets, main roads, and complex junctions, requiring candidates to demonstrate a high level of awareness and control. Expect to encounter bus lanes, areas with restricted access, and varying speed limits, all designed to assess a driver's ability to adapt to diverse traffic conditions. The centre's pass rate of 35% is lower than the national average, suggesting that the test routes are challenging and demand thorough preparation. This pass rate indicates that only well-prepared candidates who are confident in navigating complex urban scenarios are likely to succeed. Learners should focus on developing strong observation skills and precise manoeuvres to increase their chances of passing at this particular centre.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Barking (Tanner Street)

    For those looking to secure an earlier driving test at Barking (Tanner Street), understanding the cancellation process is key. Cancellations at this centre can occur frequently, often at short notice, due to a variety of reasons. While the DVSA website is the official portal for managing tests, constantly checking for new slots can be time-consuming. Find Me A Driving Test offers a service that continuously scans the DVSA website 24/7 for driving test cancellations specifically at Barking (Tanner Street). This significantly increases your chances of finding and booking an earlier test date, helping you to bypass long waiting lists and take your test sooner.

    Pass rate trend at Barking (Tanner Street)

    Pass rate over time

    Annual pass rate at Barking (Tanner Street), from 2016-17 to 2024-25 (DVSA data).

    Between 2016-17 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Barking (Tanner Street) has improved, moving from 35.3% to 37.9% (up 2.6 percentage points). It peaked at 41.7% in 2021-22 and was lowest at 34.3% in 2017-18, with a long-run average of 37.8%. 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 37.9%
    2023-24 38.5%
    2022-23 38.7%
    2021-22 41.7%
    2020-21 40.7%
    2019-20 38.2%
    2018-19 34.5%
    2017-18 34.3%
    2016-17 35.3%

    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 Barking (Tanner Street) to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre.