Lancing Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in West Sussex.

    About Lancing Test Centre

    Lancing Driving Test Centre is conveniently located at the rear of unit 1, Spencer Road Trading Estate, Spencer Road, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 8UA. This presents a unique mix of urban and semi-rural driving challenges. Test routes frequently include areas around Grinstead Lane and the busy A27, assessing a learner's ability to handle varying speed limits and complex junctions. Examiners will also likely incorporate residential streets in North Lancing, testing फॉर observation skills due to parked cars and potential hazards. The centre's location in West Sussex means that candidates should be prepared for diverse road conditions, from quiet residential areas to more demanding main roads. The local pass rates, while not exceptionally high, are broadly in line with the national average, suggesting a fair and consistent testing environment. Learners who practice in a variety of traffic conditions and familiarise themselves with common road features in Lancing will be well-prepared for their test.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Lancing

    Finding driving test cancellations at Lancing Driving Test Centre can give you an earlier test date. Learners often face long waiting times for a test slot here due to high demand. Our service constantly monitors the DVSA booking system for any new cancellations that become available at Lancing. This means that if an earlier slot opens up, you can be notified instantly. Instead of repeatedly checking the DVSA website yourself, Find Me A Driving Test does the work 24/7, increasing your chances of securing a more convenient test time at Lancing Driving Test Centre.

    Pass rate trend at Lancing

    Pass rate over time

    Annual pass rate at Lancing, from 2017-18 to 2023-24 (DVSA data).

    Between 2017-18 and 2023-24, the pass rate at Lancing has improved, moving from 53.6% to 61.4% (up 7.8 percentage points). It peaked at 61.4% in 2023-24 and was lowest at 47.4% in 2019-20, with a long-run average of 53.1%. 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
    2023-24 61.4%
    2022-23 57.7%
    2021-22 52.9%
    2020-21 50.4%
    2019-20 47.4%
    2018-19 48.6%
    2017-18 53.6%

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