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Blackpool Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Blackpool 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 Blackpool.

How Blackpool compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 51.78%, which is slightly above the UK-wide average of 50.04%. Automatic car and first-attempt figures are shown for quick comparison.

UK Overall Pass Rate
50.04%
Blackpool Overall
51.78%
2025/26 figures
Blackpool Automatic
47.73%
Blackpool 1st Attempt
51.95%

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

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Blackpool male pass rate
51.61%
Blackpool male automatic
48.14%
Blackpool male first attempt
52.25%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Blackpool female pass rate
52.02%
Blackpool female automatic
47.43%
Blackpool female first attempt
51.52%

Pass Rate History

How the pass rate at Blackpool has moved across every year DVSA has published, from 2007/08 to 2025/26, against the Great Britain average.

Latest (2025/26)
51.8%
Best year
51.8%
2025/26
Change since 2007/08
+6.1 pts
Years published
19
Blackpool Great Britain average
35% 40% 45% 50% 55% 2008 2011 2014 2017 2020 2023 2026 2007/08 — Blackpool 45.7%, Great Britain 44.2% 2008/09 — Blackpool 44.9%, Great Britain 45.3% 2009/10 — Blackpool 44.3%, Great Britain 45.9% 2010/11 — Blackpool 45.9%, Great Britain 46.3% 2011/12 — Blackpool 49.0%, Great Britain 46.9% 2012/13 — Blackpool 49.7%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — Blackpool 50.2%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Blackpool 49.6%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Blackpool 48.3%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Blackpool 47.1%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Blackpool 45.6%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Blackpool 45.7%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Blackpool 46.5%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Blackpool 48.0%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — Blackpool 47.8%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Blackpool 45.0%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Blackpool 40.8%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Blackpool 49.6%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Blackpool 51.8%, Great Britain 50.0% 51.8% 50.0%
View all 19 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 51.8% 50.0% +1.7 8,948 4,633
2024/25 49.6% 48.7% +0.9 6,271 3,108
2023/24 40.8% 47.9% -7.1 6,862 2,800
2022/23 45.0% 48.4% -3.4 7,112 3,199
2021/22 47.8% 48.9% -1.1 7,171 3,429
2020/21 48.0% 49.8% -1.8 1,919 922
2019/20 46.5% 45.9% +0.6 6,423 2,987
2018/19 45.7% 45.8% -0.1 6,850 3,129
2017/18 45.6% 46.3% -0.7 7,517 3,427
2016/17 47.1% 47.1% -0.0 7,609 3,581
2015/16 48.3% 47.0% +1.2 6,668 3,218
2014/15 49.6% 46.9% +2.7 6,257 3,103
2013/14 50.2% 47.1% +3.1 5,730 2,876
2012/13 49.7% 47.1% +2.6 5,914 2,941
2011/12 49.0% 46.9% +2.1 6,115 2,997
2010/11 45.9% 46.3% -0.4 7,356 3,378
2009/10 44.3% 45.9% -1.6 6,637 2,940
2008/09 44.9% 45.3% -0.4 7,488 3,359
2007/08 45.7% 44.2% +1.5 8,219 3,755

Waiting Times & Availability

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

Typical wait
9.1 weeks
3.3 weeks shorter than the GB median
Change on last year
-0.0 weeks
vs September 2025
Slots still bookable
25.6%
772 of 3,016 slots
Weeks to open availability
10.8
Until 10%+ of weekly slots are free

Typical wait over the last 24 months

0 4 8 12 16 Oct 24 Feb 25 Jun 25 Oct 25 Feb 26 Jun 26 Sep 26 GB 12.4 October 2024 — 11.3 weeks November 2024 — 10.3 weeks December 2024 — 10.7 weeks January 2025 — 11.9 weeks February 2025 — 12.3 weeks March 2025 — 10.9 weeks April 2025 — 11.3 weeks May 2025 — 11.4 weeks June 2025 — 8.1 weeks July 2025 — 7.9 weeks August 2025 — 8.9 weeks September 2025 — 9.1 weeks October 2025 — 8.1 weeks November 2025 — 8.7 weeks December 2025 — 10.4 weeks January 2026 — 9.0 weeks February 2026 — 11.0 weeks March 2026 — 8.4 weeks April 2026 — 9.1 weeks May 2026 — 10.0 weeks June 2026 — 8.9 weeks July 2026 — 8.9 weeks August 2026 — 8.9 weeks September 2026 — 9.1 weeks 9.1

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

View monthly figures as a table
Month Typical wait Slots offered Booked Still bookable
September 2026 9.1 wks 3,016 2,244 25.6%
August 2026 8.9 wks 3,348 2,461 26.5%
July 2026 8.9 wks 3,983 2,707 32.0%
June 2026 8.9 wks 3,791 2,534 33.2%
May 2026 10.0 wks 3,588 2,712 24.4%
April 2026 9.1 wks 3,177 2,684 15.5%
March 2026 8.4 wks 3,350 2,787 16.8%
February 2026 11.0 wks 3,363 2,929 12.9%
January 2026 9.0 wks 3,423 3,058 10.7%
December 2025 10.4 wks 3,360 3,094 7.9%
November 2025 8.7 wks 3,628 3,493 3.7%
October 2025 8.1 wks 3,915 3,781 3.4%
September 2025 9.1 wks 4,335 3,579 17.4%
August 2025 8.9 wks 3,285 3,120 5.0%
July 2025 7.9 wks 3,108 2,952 5.0%
June 2025 8.1 wks 3,335 3,128 6.2%
May 2025 11.4 wks 3,214 3,026 5.8%
April 2025 11.3 wks 3,086 2,918 5.4%
March 2025 10.9 wks 2,800 2,646 5.5%
February 2025 12.3 wks 3,010 2,044 32.1%
January 2025 11.9 wks 3,147 1,927 38.8%
December 2024 10.7 wks 3,067 1,834 40.2%
November 2024 10.3 wks 3,143 1,868 40.6%
October 2024 11.3 wks 3,137 1,782 43.2%

Driving instructors near Blackpool test centre

Top-rated local driving schools within 10 miles. Learners who take lessons near the centre get to practise its roads.

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Calculate Your Pass Rate

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Centre average: 51.78% · 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 Blackpool 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 Blackpool Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 51.78% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Blackpool?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Blackpool is 9.1 weeks, based on DVSA figures for September 2026. The Great Britain median is 12.4 weeks.
How do I get to Blackpool Driving Test Centre?
Blackpool Driving Test Centre is located at Government Buildings, Blackpool. 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