What are the test routes like at this centre?

Test routes from Bishops Stortford Driving Test Centre encompass both urban driving within Bishops Stortford, featuring various junctions and pedestrian areas, and rural roads with national speed limits and varied terrain. This mix ensures a comprehensive assessment of a learner's driving ability.

What identification do I need to bring?

You must bring your provisional driving licence with you for your test. If you have an old-style paper licence, you will also need to bring a valid passport.

Are there parking facilities at this test centre?

Information regarding specific parking facilities at Bishops Stortford Driving Test Centre is not publicly detailed. It is advisable to confirm parking arrangements with your driving instructor prior to your test.

What manoeuvres might I be asked to perform here?

During your driving test at Bishops Stortford, you may be asked to perform one of the following manoeuvres: parallel park at the side of the road, park in a bay (either forward or reverse), or pull up on the right-hand side of the road and reverse for two car lengths.

What happens if it's raining or icy on test day?

Driving tests generally proceed in adverse weather conditions like rain or light snow. However, if conditions are severe (e.g., heavy ice, deep snow), your test may be cancelled for safety reasons. The DVSA will usually contact you if this happens.

What independent driving section is included?

The independent driving section of your test will last approximately 20 minutes. You will either be asked to follow directions from a sat nav provided by the examiner or follow traffic signs.

Bishops Stortford Driving Test Centre

About Bishops Stortford Test Centre

Bishops Stortford Driving Test Centre is situated on South Road, serving learners in Hertfordshire. Its location presents a diverse range of driving conditions suitable for assessing various skills. Test routes typically incorporate town driving through Bishops Stortford's urban areas, including challenging junctions, roundabouts, and pedestrian crossings. Examiners also utilise rural roads surrounding the town, which often feature national speed limits, sharper bends, and require keen observation for hazards like cyclists, pedestrians, and agricultural vehicles. The centre's reported pass rate of 50.4% in 2025 suggests an average level of difficulty, consistent with many test centres in suburban and semi-rural settings. Learners should therefore focus on a well-rounded driving ability, adapting to both urban complexities and open-road demands to be successful.

Driving Test Cancellations at Bishops Stortford

Driving test cancellations at Bishops Stortford can occur at short notice, leading to extended waits for a new test date. Securing an earlier driving test often depends on finding these cancelled slots. Find Me A Driving Test constantly scans the DVSA website 24/7 for new driving test appointments at Bishops Stortford. This 24/7 monitoring significantly increases your chances of finding and booking a last-minute driving test cancellation date.

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Pass rate trend at Bishops Stortford

Pass rate over time

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

Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Bishops Stortford has improved, moving from 45.1% to 50.4% (up 5.3 percentage points). It peaked at 50.6% in 2022-23 and was lowest at 42.8% in 2012-13, with a long-run average of 46.9%. 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	50.4%
2023-24	49.5%
2022-23	50.6%
2021-22	47.4%
2020-21	49.7%
2019-20	46.2%
2018-19	43.7%
2017-18	44.7%
2016-17	45.4%
2015-16	49.9%
2014-15	47.3%
2013-14	47.1%
2012-13	42.8%
2011-12	44%
2010-11	44.6%
2009-10	48.6%
2008-09	47.2%
2007-08	45.1%

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