Knaresborough Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info.

    About Knaresborough Test Centre

    Knaresborough Driving Test Centre, located at Unit 14, Grimbald Crag Road, offers a convenient and accessible testing environment for learners in North Yorkshire. The centre's position on an industrial estate means tests often begin with navigating industrial roads, providing a good warm-up before encountering more varied conditions. Test routes from Knaresborough typically encompass a mix of urban and rural roads, ranging from the intricate streets within Knaresborough itself to the faster-paced A59 towards Harrogate or the A658. Examiners will assess a candidate's ability to handle diverse traffic situations, including roundabouts, crossroads, and pedestrian crossings, common in market towns. The area's varied road network helps ensure a comprehensive evaluation of driving skills, preparing new drivers for a wide range of real-world scenarios. While the specific pass rate for Knaresborough isn't publicly disclosed by the DVSA, test centres in similar mixed urban and rural settings often see varied results, emphasising the importance of thorough preparation across all road types.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Knaresborough

    Driving test cancellations at Knaresborough Driving Test Centre can open up earlier test slots for eager learners. Many candidates face long waits for a test, but cancellations provide an opportunity to bypass these queues. Regularly checking the DVSA website for these slots can be time-consuming and often fruitless due to high demand. Find Me A Driving Test offers a solution by scanning the DVSA website 24/7 specifically for Knaresborough cancellations. This service alerts learners instantly when a suitable test slot becomes available, significantly increasing the chances of securing an earlier appointment at this busy North Yorkshire centre.

    Pass rate trend at Knaresborough

    Pass rate over time

    Annual pass rate at Knaresborough, from 2009-10 to 2024-25 (DVSA data).

    Between 2009-10 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Knaresborough has improved, moving from 54.8% to 58.5% (up 3.7 percentage points). It peaked at 58.5% in 2024-25 and was lowest at 48.9% in 2018-19, with a long-run average of 52.5%. 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 58.5%
    2023-24 56.6%
    2022-23 52.9%
    2021-22 52.7%
    2020-21 54.2%
    2019-20 49%
    2018-19 48.9%
    2017-18 50.3%
    2016-17 51.9%
    2015-16 50.8%
    2014-15 51.4%
    2013-14 51.9%
    2012-13 49.7%
    2011-12 53.5%
    2010-11 52.6%
    2009-10 54.8%

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