Blyth Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info.

    About Blyth Test Centre

    ### Blyth Driving Test Centre: A Comprehensive Guide Blyth Driving Test Centre is situated at Unit 3, Blyth Workspace, Quay Road, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 1GS. Positioned within a busy industrial area, test routes frequently encompass varied road conditions, ranging from bustling urban streets to quieter residential zones. Learners can anticipate navigating through areas like Cowpen, New Delaval, and Eastfield, encountering diverse traffic scenarios and road layouts. The routes are designed to assess a driver's ability to handle junctions, roundabouts, and pedestrian crossings safely and confidently. The 2020-2021 pass rate of 64.7% at Blyth suggests that while the test presents a fair challenge, thorough preparation and familiarity with the local road network can significantly increase a candidate's chances of success. Examiners will be looking for a high standard of driving, particularly in hazard perception and independent driving sections.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Blyth

    Driving test cancellations at Blyth can occur for various reasons, including examiner availability or unforeseen circumstances. Securing an earlier test date often relies on the timely detection of these cancellations. Find Me A Driving Test continuously monitors the DVSA booking system for new openings at Blyth Driving Test Centre, 24/7. This diligent scanning helps learners find and book cancelled test slots quickly, potentially reducing waiting times for their driving test.

    Pass rate trend at Blyth

    Pass rate over time

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

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Blyth has remained broadly stable, moving from 46.6% to 47.2% (up 0.6 percentage points). It peaked at 66% in 2020-21 and was lowest at 46.6% in 2007-08, with a long-run average of 53.8%. 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 47.2%
    2023-24 48.1%
    2022-23 56.4%
    2021-22 60.7%
    2020-21 66%
    2019-20 55.7%
    2018-19 57.2%
    2017-18 55%
    2016-17 55.5%
    2015-16 56.3%
    2014-15 54.4%
    2013-14 52.4%
    2012-13 53.1%
    2011-12 54.9%
    2010-11 52.2%
    2009-10 49%
    2008-09 48.5%
    2007-08 46.6%

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