Kendal (Oxenholme Road) Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info.

    About Kendal (Oxenholme Road) Test Centre

    There are many reasons to recommend Kendal (Oxenholme Road) Driving Test Centre. Situated in the market town of Kendal, Cumbria, the centre provides a diverse and challenging environment for learners taking their driving test. Test routes will likely incorporate a mix of urban and rural roads. Expect to encounter busy town centre traffic, residential areas with parked cars, and dual carriageways like the A591. The rural sections often feature winding country roads with varying speed limits and potential hazards such as agricultural vehicles. The centre's location offers a comprehensive test of a learner's ability to adapt to different road conditions and traffic scenarios. Preparing for a test here means honing skills in hazard perception and independent driving across various road types. The challenges presented by both urban congestion and rural complexities aim to ensure new drivers are well-prepared for a lifetime of safe driving.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Kendal (Oxenholme Road)

    For learner drivers hoping to secure an earlier driving test at Kendal (Oxenholme Road), understanding the cancellation system is key. Driving test cancellations can become available at short notice due to various factors, including other candidates rescheduling or examiner availability. Finding these slots manually can be difficult and time-consuming, as they appear and disappear rapidly. Find Me A Driving Test offers a dedicated service to scan the DVSA booking system 24/7 specifically for Kendal (Oxenholme Road) cancellations. This significantly increases your chances of securing an earlier test date, allowing you to take your test sooner and potentially reduce the waiting time.

    Pass rate trend at Kendal (Oxenholme Road)

    Pass rate over time

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

    Between 2014-15 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Kendal (Oxenholme Road) has remained broadly stable, moving from 65.5% to 64.8% (down 0.7 percentage points). It peaked at 68.3% in 2022-23 and was lowest at 62.6% in 2017-18, with a long-run average of 64.9%. 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 64.8%
    2023-24 64.8%
    2022-23 68.3%
    2021-22 62.9%
    2020-21 67.7%
    2019-20 63.1%
    2018-19 63%
    2017-18 62.6%
    2016-17 62.9%
    2015-16 68.2%
    2014-15 65.5%

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