Salisbury Test Centre

    Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in Wiltshire.

    About Salisbury Test Centre

    Salisbury Driving Test Centre, located in Wiltshire, offers a varied driving experience for learners. Situated at Unit 13, Faraday Road, Salisbury, SP2 7DG, the centre provides an excellent base for developing the skills needed to pass the practical driving test. Test routes from Salisbury often incorporate a mix of urban and rural roads, allowing examiners to assess a candidate's ability to handle different speed limits, traffic conditions, and road types. Expect to navigate busy town roads with multiple junctions, roundabouts, and pedestrian crossings, as well as quieter residential streets where hazard perception and anticipation are key. The routes may also venture into rural areas, presenting challenges such as unmarked crossroads, steep inclines, and sharper bends. While specific pass rates fluctuate, Salisbury generally reflects the national average, suggesting a fair and consistent standard of testing. This diversity ensures that candidates are thoroughly tested across a wide range of driving scenarios, preparing them for real-world driving conditions after passing their test.

    Driving Test Cancellations at Salisbury

    Finding an earlier driving test at Salisbury can be challenging due to high demand. Learners often face significant wait times for available slots. However, services like Find Me A Driving Test can help by continuously scanning the DVSA website for new driving test cancellations and earlier appointments at the Salisbury centre. This 24/7 monitoring significantly increases your chances of securing a more convenient test date. Instead of repeatedly checking the DVSA site yourself, you can receive instant notifications when a suitable cancellation at Salisbury becomes available, allowing you to book it quickly and reduce your waiting time for the driving test.

    Pass rate trend at Salisbury

    Pass rate over time

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

    Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Salisbury has improved, moving from 48.3% to 52.5% (up 4.2 percentage points). It peaked at 59.1% in 2020-21 and was lowest at 47.7% in 2008-09, with a long-run average of 53%. 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 52.5%
    2023-24 56.1%
    2022-23 56.2%
    2021-22 54.7%
    2020-21 59.1%
    2019-20 55.1%
    2018-19 56.9%
    2017-18 52.3%
    2016-17 53.6%
    2015-16 52%
    2014-15 52.1%
    2013-14 52.7%
    2012-13 52.8%
    2011-12 51.8%
    2010-11 49.2%
    2009-10 50.8%
    2008-09 47.7%
    2007-08 48.3%

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