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Blackburn with Darwen Driving Test Centre

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 46.60%, which is slightly below the UK-wide average of 50.04%. Automatic car and first-attempt figures are shown for quick comparison.

UK Overall Pass Rate
50.04%
Blackburn with Darwen Overall
46.60%
2025/26 figures
Blackburn with Darwen Automatic
45.69%
Blackburn with Darwen 1st Attempt
45.52%

Additional breakdowns by gender are included below when data is available.

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Blackburn with Darwen male pass rate
48.22%
Blackburn with Darwen male automatic
49.72%
Blackburn with Darwen male first attempt
47.21%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Blackburn with Darwen female pass rate
44.62%
Blackburn with Darwen female automatic
43.76%
Blackburn with Darwen female first attempt
43.33%

Pass Rate History

How the pass rate at Blackburn with Darwen has moved across every year DVSA has published, from 2009/10 to 2025/26, against the Great Britain average.

Latest (2025/26)
46.6%
Best year
47.8%
2024/25
Change since 2009/10
+1.8 pts
Years published
16
Blackburn with Darwen Great Britain average
35% 40% 45% 50% 55% 2010 2014 2017 2020 2023 2026 2009/10 — Blackburn with Darwen 44.8%, Great Britain 45.9% 2011/12 — Blackburn with Darwen 46.3%, Great Britain 46.9% 2012/13 — Blackburn with Darwen 47.7%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — Blackburn with Darwen 45.1%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Blackburn with Darwen 44.1%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Blackburn with Darwen 40.3%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Blackburn with Darwen 41.8%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Blackburn with Darwen 42.3%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Blackburn with Darwen 43.5%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Blackburn with Darwen 43.8%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Blackburn with Darwen 47.5%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — Blackburn with Darwen 46.1%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Blackburn with Darwen 46.6%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Blackburn with Darwen 46.9%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Blackburn with Darwen 47.8%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Blackburn with Darwen 46.6%, Great Britain 50.0% 46.6% 50.0%
View all 16 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 46.6% 50.0% -3.4 12,205 5,688
2024/25 47.8% 48.7% -0.9 8,885 4,247
2023/24 46.9% 47.9% -1.0 8,561 4,014
2022/23 46.6% 48.4% -1.8 6,997 3,259
2021/22 46.1% 48.9% -2.7 5,094 2,350
2020/21 47.5% 49.8% -2.3 1,652 784
2019/20 43.8% 45.9% -2.2 8,266 3,618
2018/19 43.5% 45.8% -2.3 7,462 3,245
2017/18 42.3% 46.3% -4.0 8,028 3,394
2016/17 41.8% 47.1% -5.3 8,615 3,599
2015/16 40.3% 47.0% -6.8 8,374 3,373
2014/15 44.1% 46.9% -2.8 7,130 3,147
2013/14 45.1% 47.1% -2.0 6,545 2,950
2012/13 47.7% 47.1% +0.6 6,460 3,083
2011/12 46.3% 46.9% -0.6 7,016 3,250
2009/10 44.8% 45.9% -1.1 6,720 3,011

Waiting Times & Availability

How long people currently wait for a test at Blackburn with Darwen, and how much of the booking window is still open. DVSA figures for July 2026.

Typical wait
8.6 weeks
3.3 weeks shorter than the GB median
Change on last year
-1.8 weeks
vs July 2025
Slots still bookable
4.9%
147 of 3,003 slots
Weeks to open availability
23.8
Until 10%+ of weekly slots are free

Typical wait over the last 24 months

0 4 8 12 16 Aug 24 Dec 24 Apr 25 Aug 25 Dec 25 Apr 26 Jul 26 GB 11.9 August 2024 — 8.3 weeks September 2024 — 10.3 weeks October 2024 — 9.9 weeks November 2024 — 8.9 weeks December 2024 — 8.9 weeks January 2025 — 10.9 weeks February 2025 — 11.4 weeks March 2025 — 12.3 weeks April 2025 — 7.0 weeks May 2025 — 6.1 weeks June 2025 — 10.1 weeks July 2025 — 10.4 weeks August 2025 — 5.7 weeks September 2025 — 4.3 weeks October 2025 — 4.3 weeks November 2025 — 3.3 weeks December 2025 — 3.4 weeks January 2026 — 5.4 weeks February 2026 — 3.6 weeks March 2026 — 4.3 weeks April 2026 — 4.9 weeks May 2026 — 7.6 weeks June 2026 — 9.4 weeks July 2026 — 8.6 weeks 8.6

Median weeks between booking a test and taking it. The grey line is the Great Britain median for July 2026.

View monthly figures as a table
Month Typical wait Slots offered Booked Still bookable
July 2026 8.6 wks 3,003 2,856 4.9%
June 2026 9.4 wks 3,004 2,861 4.8%
May 2026 7.6 wks 3,089 2,768 10.4%
April 2026 4.9 wks 3,124 2,668 14.6%
March 2026 4.3 wks 3,276 2,731 16.6%
February 2026 3.6 wks 3,230 2,659 17.7%
January 2026 5.4 wks 3,361 2,635 21.6%
December 2025 3.4 wks 3,255 2,697 17.1%
November 2025 3.3 wks 3,106 2,791 10.1%
October 2025 4.3 wks 2,975 2,910 2.2%
September 2025 4.3 wks 3,067 2,845 7.2%
August 2025 5.7 wks 2,709 2,528 6.7%
July 2025 10.4 wks 2,427 2,299 5.3%
June 2025 10.1 wks 2,894 2,771 4.3%
May 2025 6.1 wks 3,159 2,996 5.2%
April 2025 7.0 wks 3,191 3,053 4.3%
March 2025 12.3 wks 3,237 3,106 4.0%
February 2025 11.4 wks 3,395 2,523 25.7%
January 2025 10.9 wks 3,372 2,521 25.2%
December 2024 8.9 wks 3,085 2,431 21.2%
November 2024 8.9 wks 2,941 2,360 19.8%
October 2024 9.9 wks 3,084 2,344 24.0%
September 2024 10.3 wks 3,165 2,409 23.9%
August 2024 8.3 wks 3,136 2,441 22.2%

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Centre average: 46.60% · UK average: 50.04%

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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

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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 46.60% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Blackburn with Darwen?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Blackburn with Darwen is 8.6 weeks, based on DVSA figures for July 2026. The Great Britain median is 11.9 weeks.
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, for the financial year ending March 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence