Blackpool Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info.

    About Blackpool Test Centre

    The Blackpool Driving Test Centre is conveniently situated on Warbreck Hill Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY2 0XE. Located within a bustling urban environment, driving test candidates should expect a diverse range of road conditions during their test. Routes typically incorporate busy town roads, residential areas with parked cars, and potentially some national speed limit zones or dual carriageways. This variety is designed to thoroughly assess a learner's ability to handle different traffic scenarios and road types. With a pass rate of 49.6% for 2024-2025, it suggests that the centre presents a moderately challenging but fair assessment for candidates. This figure is close to the national average, indicating that learners should be well-prepared and confident in all aspects of their driving to achieve a pass here. Familiarity with various local road conditions will significantly benefit candidates.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Blackpool

    Finding an earlier driving test at Blackpool 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, and securing one can significantly reduce your wait. Find Me A Driving Test offers a dedicated service to help you find these elusive earlier appointments. Our system constantly scans the DVSA website 24/7 specifically for cancellations at the Blackpool Driving Test Centre, alerting you as soon as a suitable slot becomes available. This increases your chances of booking a last-minute test and getting on the road sooner.

    Pass rate trend at Blackpool

    Pass rate over time

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

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Blackpool has improved, moving from 45.7% to 49.6% (up 3.9 percentage points). It peaked at 50.2% in 2013-14 and was lowest at 40.8% in 2023-24, 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 49.6%
    2023-24 40.8%
    2022-23 45%
    2021-22 47.8%
    2020-21 48%
    2019-20 46.5%
    2018-19 45.7%
    2017-18 45.6%
    2016-17 47.1%
    2015-16 48.3%
    2014-15 49.6%
    2013-14 50.2%
    2012-13 49.7%
    2011-12 49%
    2010-11 45.9%
    2009-10 44.3%
    2008-09 44.9%
    2007-08 45.7%

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