Blackburn with Darwen Driving Test Centre in Darwen
Welcome to your personalised guide for the Blackburn with Darwen Driving Test Centre. Explore tailored pass-rate forecasts, peak traffic windows for your chosen day, and everything you need to plan a confident driving test in Darwen.
How Blackburn with Darwen compares
Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 47.80%, which is slightly below the UK-wide average of 48.70%. Automatic car and first-attempt figures are shown for quick comparison.
- UK Overall Pass Rate
- 48.70%
- Blackburn with Darwen Overall
- 47.80%
- Blackburn with Darwen Automatic
- 47.74%
- Blackburn with Darwen 1st Attempt
- 46.14%
Additional breakdowns by gender are included below when data is available.
Male candidates
- UK male pass rate
- 49.50%
- Blackburn with Darwen male pass rate
- 49.70%
- Blackburn with Darwen male automatic
- 50.89%
- Blackburn with Darwen male first attempt
- 48.16%
Female candidates
- UK female pass rate
- 47.60%
- Blackburn with Darwen female pass rate
- 45.60%
- Blackburn with Darwen female automatic
- 46.29%
- Blackburn with Darwen female first attempt
- 43.78%
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Traffic Planner
Plan the calmest test slot with hourly traffic levels between 06:00 and 21:00 based on typical Google Maps conditions.
Traffic insights will appear here once loaded. Pick your potential driving test date to explore expected congestion.
Source: Google Maps
Tip: Nearby schools often create extra congestion around 08:30–09:30 and 15:00–16:00. Avoid those peaks where possible.
Key Tips for Passing at Blackburn with Darwen Driving Test Centre
- Familiarize yourself with the local roads and common test routes.
- Practice driving during the test centre's peak hours to get used to traffic conditions.
- Ensure you're comfortable with maneuvers that are frequently tested in this area.
- Consider taking a mock test with a local instructor.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the pass rate at Blackburn with Darwen Driving Test Centre?
- The pass rate is 47.80% as of 2025.
- How do I get to Blackburn with Darwen Driving Test Centre?
- Blackburn with Darwen Driving Test Centre is located at Blackburn Interchange, Darwen. You can view the map above for directions.
- When is the quietest time to book a test?
- Use the traffic planner on this page to check hourly congestion from 06:00–21:00. Aim for the green (low traffic) slots and steer clear of the amber/red periods that often align with school runs and evening rush hour.
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency data, last updated September 2025, licensed under the Open Government Licence