How soon can I rebook if I fail?

After failing a driving test, you must wait at least 10 working days before you can take another one. This waiting period allows you time to practice and improve on the areas identified in your previous test.

Can I change my test to this centre after booking?

Yes, you can change your driving test centre after booking, as long as there are available slots at Chichester. This can be done through the DVSA website or by using a cancellation finding service.

What are the test routes like at this centre?

Test routes from Chichester Driving Test Centre typically cover a mix of urban roads, residential streets, and some faster main roads. You can expect to encounter roundabouts, varied junctions, and areas with differing speed limits, designed to assess your ability to handle diverse traffic conditions.

What identification do I need to bring?

You must bring your provisional driving licence, both the photocard and the paper counterpart if you have a photocard licence issued before June 8, 2015. If you only have a paper licence, you must bring a valid passport along with it.

Are there parking facilities at this test centre?

Information on specific parking facilities at the Chichester Driving Test Centre should be verified directly with the centre or the DVSA. It is advisable to arrive with your instructor, who can guide you on the best place to park safely before your test.

What manoeuvres might I be asked to perform here?

During your driving test at Chichester, you may be asked to perform one of the four manoeuvres: parallel parking at the side of the road, parking in a bay (forward or reverse), or pulling up on the right-hand side of the road and reversing. Additionally, you will have to complete an independent driving section.

Chichester Driving Test Centre - Practical Test Info & Tips

About Chichester Test Centre

The Chichester Driving Test Centre is situated in the city of Chichester, West Sussex, making it a key location for learner drivers in the region. The centre's urban setting means test routes often incorporate a variety of road conditions, from busy city streets with complex junctions and roundabouts to quieter residential areas. This diverse environment helps assess a driver's ability to adapt to different traffic scenarios and road layouts. Given its location within a historic city, candidates should anticipate navigating areas with higher pedestrian activity and potential on-street parking challenges. Awareness of speed limits and effective hazard perception will be crucial for success. The varied routes aim to provide a comprehensive evaluation of a candidate's driving skills, reflecting real-world driving situations they will encounter.

Driving Test Cancellations at Chichester

Finding driving test cancellations at Chichester Driving Test Centre can be challenging due to high demand. Learners often face long waiting times for practical tests. However, services like Find Me A Driving Test continuously scan the DVSA website 24/7 for new cancellations and earlier test dates specifically at Chichester. This increases your chances of securing a sooner test slot, allowing you to take your practical examination without the extended wait. By utilising such services, candidates can potentially reduce their waiting time significantly and aim for a test date that better suits their readiness.

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Pass rate trend at Chichester

Pass rate over time

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

Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Chichester has improved, moving from 53.2% to 64.2% (up 11 percentage points). It peaked at 65.8% in 2021-22 and was lowest at 49.8% in 2013-14, with a long-run average of 55.7%. 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	64.2%
2023-24	63%
2022-23	64.7%
2021-22	65.8%
2020-21	60%
2019-20	54.7%
2018-19	52%
2017-18	54.2%
2016-17	52.9%
2015-16	53.4%
2014-15	53.5%
2013-14	49.8%
2012-13	50.2%
2011-12	52.4%
2010-11	52.4%
2009-10	53.8%
2008-09	51.6%
2007-08	53.2%

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