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Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) 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 Chelmsford.

How Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 55.39%, 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%
Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) Overall
55.39%
2025/26 figures
Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) Automatic
49.24%
Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) 1st Attempt
55.00%

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

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) male pass rate
56.91%
Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) male automatic
51.71%
Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) male first attempt
55.98%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) female pass rate
53.74%
Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) female automatic
47.80%
Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) female first attempt
53.91%

Pass Rate History

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

Latest (2025/26)
55.4%
Best year
55.7%
2020/21
Change since 2007/08
+20.5 pts
Years published
19
Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) Great Britain average
30% 38% 45% 53% 60% 2008 2011 2014 2017 2020 2023 2026 2007/08 — Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) 34.9%, Great Britain 44.2% 2008/09 — Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) 38.8%, Great Britain 45.3% 2009/10 — Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) 39.0%, Great Britain 45.9% 2010/11 — Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) 38.7%, Great Britain 46.3% 2011/12 — Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) 39.9%, Great Britain 46.9% 2012/13 — Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) 39.3%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) 40.9%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) 42.5%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) 44.3%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) 49.1%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) 45.8%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) 46.1%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) 49.0%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) 55.7%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) 51.7%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) 50.1%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) 48.1%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) 44.7%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) 55.4%, Great Britain 50.0% 55.4% 50.0%
View all 19 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 55.4% 50.0% +5.3 9,107 5,044
2024/25 44.7% 48.7% -4.0 10,758 4,812
2023/24 48.1% 47.9% +0.2 13,213 6,360
2022/23 50.1% 48.4% +1.8 10,432 5,231
2021/22 51.7% 48.9% +2.8 8,504 4,395
2020/21 55.7% 49.8% +5.9 2,033 1,133
2019/20 49.0% 45.9% +3.1 7,675 3,759
2018/19 46.1% 45.8% +0.3 6,452 2,973
2017/18 45.8% 46.3% -0.5 4,693 2,149
2016/17 49.1% 47.1% +2.0 7,425 3,647
2015/16 44.3% 47.0% -2.7 7,477 3,316
2014/15 42.5% 46.9% -4.4 1,167 496
2013/14 40.9% 47.1% -6.1 6,682 2,735
2012/13 39.3% 47.1% -7.9 6,863 2,694
2011/12 39.9% 46.9% -7.1 8,019 3,196
2010/11 38.7% 46.3% -7.7 8,388 3,245
2009/10 39.0% 45.9% -6.9 7,891 3,074
2008/09 38.8% 45.3% -6.5 8,664 3,360
2007/08 34.9% 44.2% -9.3 8,162 2,851

Waiting Times & Availability

How long people currently wait for a test at Chelmsford (Hanbury Road), and how much of the booking window is still open. DVSA figures for July 2026.

Typical wait
17.0 weeks
5.1 weeks longer than the GB median
Change on last year
+4.9 weeks
vs July 2025
Slots still bookable
6.7%
228 of 3,403 slots
Weeks to open availability
24.0
Until 10%+ of weekly slots are free

Typical wait over the last 24 months

0 5 10 15 20 Aug 24 Dec 24 Apr 25 Aug 25 Dec 25 Apr 26 Jul 26 GB 11.9 August 2024 — 6.4 weeks September 2024 — 6.6 weeks October 2024 — 7.9 weeks November 2024 — 10.0 weeks December 2024 — 12.9 weeks January 2025 — 14.0 weeks February 2025 — 12.1 weeks March 2025 — 10.6 weeks April 2025 — 13.6 weeks May 2025 — 14.0 weeks June 2025 — 10.6 weeks July 2025 — 12.1 weeks August 2025 — 14.4 weeks September 2025 — 14.6 weeks October 2025 — 17.4 weeks November 2025 — 14.0 weeks December 2025 — 14.6 weeks January 2026 — 12.0 weeks February 2026 — 9.1 weeks March 2026 — 11.9 weeks April 2026 — 8.0 weeks May 2026 — 9.0 weeks June 2026 — 12.5 weeks July 2026 — 17.0 weeks 17.0

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 17.0 wks 3,403 3,175 6.7%
June 2026 12.5 wks 3,573 3,352 6.2%
May 2026 9.0 wks 3,523 3,313 6.0%
April 2026 8.0 wks 3,548 3,352 5.5%
March 2026 11.9 wks 3,479 3,272 6.0%
February 2026 9.1 wks 3,664 3,496 4.6%
January 2026 12.0 wks 3,599 3,370 6.4%
December 2025 14.6 wks 2,517 2,349 6.7%
November 2025 14.0 wks 2,576 2,419 6.1%
October 2025 17.4 wks 2,673 2,570 3.9%
September 2025 14.6 wks 2,556 2,394 6.3%
August 2025 14.4 wks 3,206 3,005 6.3%
July 2025 12.1 wks 2,999 2,791 6.9%
June 2025 10.6 wks 3,279 3,046 7.1%
May 2025 14.0 wks 2,943 2,740 6.9%
April 2025 13.6 wks 2,807 2,627 6.4%
March 2025 10.6 wks 2,371 2,228 6.0%
February 2025 12.1 wks 2,800 2,677 4.4%
January 2025 14.0 wks 3,133 2,987 4.7%
December 2024 12.9 wks 3,271 3,150 3.7%
November 2024 10.0 wks 3,455 3,321 3.9%
October 2024 7.9 wks 3,965 3,765 5.0%
September 2024 6.6 wks 3,961 3,758 5.1%
August 2024 6.4 wks 2,899 2,723 6.1%

Calculate Your Pass Rate

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Centre average: 55.39% · 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 Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) 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 Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 55.39% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Chelmsford (Hanbury Road)?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) is 17.0 weeks, based on DVSA figures for July 2026. The Great Britain median is 11.9 weeks.
How do I get to Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) Driving Test Centre?
Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) Driving Test Centre is located at Hanbury Road, Chelmsford. 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