Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info.

    About Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) Test Centre

    '''Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) Driving Test Centre is situated in a busy urban area, presenting a diverse range of driving conditions for learners. Test routes often incorporate complex junctions, multi-lane roundabouts, and high-traffic residential streets, designed to assess a candidate's ability to handle various real-world scenarios. Examiners will also guide candidates through quieter suburban roads, where hazard perception and observation skills are thoroughly evaluated. The centre's location close to both town and residential areas means test candidates should expect a mix of 20 mph and 30 mph zones, alongside dual carriageways. The national average pass rate generally sits around 45-50%, and while specific data for Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) varies, preparing for a comprehensive test of all driving skills is advised.'''

    Driving Test Cancellations at Chelmsford (Hanbury Road)

    '''Driving test cancellations at Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) can occur for various reasons, including examiner availability or adverse weather. Securing an earlier test date can be challenging, but services like Find Me A Driving Test continuously scan the DVSA website 24/7 for new openings. This constant monitoring significantly increases your chances of finding a cancelled driving test at Chelmsford (Hanbury Road), potentially reducing your waiting time. Be prepared to book quickly, as cancellation slots are often filled rapidly once they become available. Keep your driving instructor informed of your search for the best chance of securing a suitable date.'''

    Pass rate trend at Chelmsford (Hanbury Road)

    Pass rate over time

    Annual pass rate at Chelmsford (Hanbury Road), from 2014-15 to 2024-25 (DVSA data).

    Between 2014-15 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) has improved, moving from 42.5% to 44.7% (up 2.2 percentage points). It peaked at 55.7% in 2020-21 and was lowest at 42.5% in 2014-15, with a long-run average of 47.9%. 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 44.7%
    2023-24 48.1%
    2022-23 50.1%
    2021-22 51.7%
    2020-21 55.7%
    2019-20 49%
    2018-19 46.1%
    2017-18 45.8%
    2016-17 49.1%
    2015-16 44.3%
    2014-15 42.5%

    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 Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre.