Pontefract Test Centre

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

    About Pontefract Test Centre

    The Pontefract Driving Test Centre is located within the easily accessible Бизнес-центр Стрингер on Cobblers Lane. This West Yorkshire test centre provides a varied testing experience due to its unique position, offering a mix of urban driving challenges and opportunities for rural road assessments. Test routes departing from Pontefract often incorporate the busy A645 and A639, requiring confident navigation of roundabouts, junctions, and varying speed limits. Learners should be prepared for residential areas, which may test hazard perception and observation skills, as well as dual carriageways demanding good lane discipline. While specific pass rates fluctuate, the diverse nature of Pontefract’s routes suggests that diligent practice across different road types is key to success. The centre provides a realistic environment for assessing a learner's readiness for independent driving.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Pontefract

    Struggling to find an early driving test at Pontefract? Cancellations at this West Yorkshire test centre can be unpredictable, but new slots often become available as other candidates reschedule. Finding these can be time-consuming. Find Me A Driving Test constantly scans the DVSA booking system 24/7 for cancellations at Pontefract, increasing your chances of securing an earlier test, often at short notice. Stay informed and improve your chances of booking a convenient slot without the constant manual checking.

    Pass rate trend at Pontefract

    Pass rate over time

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

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Pontefract has improved, moving from 45.3% to 47.8% (up 2.5 percentage points). It peaked at 48.4% in 2021-22 and was lowest at 40.4% in 2018-19, with a long-run average of 44.4%. 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 47.8%
    2023-24 42.4%
    2022-23 43.5%
    2021-22 48.4%
    2020-21 44.5%
    2019-20 43.3%
    2018-19 40.4%
    2017-18 41.2%
    2016-17 43%
    2015-16 42.4%
    2014-15 46.6%
    2013-14 47.4%
    2012-13 45.4%
    2011-12 44.9%
    2010-11 42.7%
    2009-10 44.4%
    2008-09 45.6%
    2007-08 45.3%

    You can move your test to these test centres

    From 9 June 2026, the DVSA only lets you move a booked test from Pontefract to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre.