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Chesterfield Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield.

How Chesterfield compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 56.20%, 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%
Chesterfield Overall
56.20%
2025/26 figures
Chesterfield Automatic
47.97%
Chesterfield 1st Attempt
56.54%

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

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Chesterfield male pass rate
56.29%
Chesterfield male automatic
47.40%
Chesterfield male first attempt
57.17%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Chesterfield female pass rate
56.08%
Chesterfield female automatic
48.39%
Chesterfield female first attempt
55.74%

Pass Rate History

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

Latest (2025/26)
56.2%
Best year
56.2%
2025/26
Change since 2007/08
+18.8 pts
Years published
19
Chesterfield Great Britain average
30% 38% 45% 53% 60% 2008 2011 2014 2017 2020 2023 2026 2007/08 — Chesterfield 37.4%, Great Britain 44.2% 2008/09 — Chesterfield 38.5%, Great Britain 45.3% 2009/10 — Chesterfield 45.1%, Great Britain 45.9% 2010/11 — Chesterfield 44.6%, Great Britain 46.3% 2011/12 — Chesterfield 46.5%, Great Britain 46.9% 2012/13 — Chesterfield 47.5%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — Chesterfield 49.9%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Chesterfield 51.1%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Chesterfield 48.8%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Chesterfield 47.6%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Chesterfield 46.2%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Chesterfield 47.3%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Chesterfield 44.7%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Chesterfield 48.6%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — Chesterfield 47.9%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Chesterfield 47.4%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Chesterfield 50.3%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Chesterfield 54.5%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Chesterfield 56.2%, Great Britain 50.0% 56.2% 50.0%
View all 19 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 56.2% 50.0% +6.2 6,605 3,712
2024/25 54.5% 48.7% +5.8 4,608 2,510
2023/24 50.3% 47.9% +2.4 4,701 2,365
2022/23 47.4% 48.4% -0.9 3,795 1,800
2021/22 47.9% 48.9% -1.0 3,659 1,752
2020/21 48.6% 49.8% -1.2 955 464
2019/20 44.7% 45.9% -1.2 3,322 1,486
2018/19 47.3% 45.8% +1.5 3,265 1,545
2017/18 46.2% 46.3% -0.1 3,498 1,615
2016/17 47.6% 47.1% +0.6 4,034 1,922
2015/16 48.8% 47.0% +1.7 2,952 1,440
2014/15 51.1% 46.9% +4.2 2,944 1,505
2013/14 49.9% 47.1% +2.9 2,929 1,463
2012/13 47.5% 47.1% +0.4 2,957 1,405
2011/12 46.5% 46.9% -0.5 3,291 1,529
2010/11 44.6% 46.3% -1.8 3,815 1,701
2009/10 45.1% 45.9% -0.8 3,426 1,546
2008/09 38.5% 45.3% -6.8 3,971 1,530
2007/08 37.4% 44.2% -6.8 4,581 1,713

Waiting Times & Availability

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

Typical wait
4.9 weeks
7.0 weeks shorter than the GB median
Change on last year
-8.2 weeks
vs July 2025
Slots still bookable
6.7%
158 of 2,372 slots
Weeks to open availability
22.5
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 — 8.9 weeks September 2024 — 9.7 weeks October 2024 — 8.9 weeks November 2024 — 6.7 weeks December 2024 — 8.2 weeks January 2025 — 11.3 weeks February 2025 — 11.1 weeks March 2025 — 11.9 weeks April 2025 — 10.7 weeks May 2025 — 9.4 weeks June 2025 — 10.4 weeks July 2025 — 13.1 weeks August 2025 — 12.1 weeks September 2025 — 10.7 weeks October 2025 — 8.3 weeks November 2025 — 8.0 weeks December 2025 — 7.9 weeks January 2026 — 8.0 weeks February 2026 — 6.3 weeks March 2026 — 6.4 weeks April 2026 — 6.1 weeks May 2026 — 6.1 weeks June 2026 — 8.0 weeks July 2026 — 4.9 weeks 4.9

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 4.9 wks 2,372 2,214 6.7%
June 2026 8.0 wks 2,637 2,320 12.0%
May 2026 6.1 wks 2,684 2,520 6.1%
April 2026 6.1 wks 2,845 2,663 6.4%
March 2026 6.4 wks 2,451 2,292 6.5%
February 2026 6.3 wks 2,542 2,400 5.6%
January 2026 8.0 wks 2,459 2,315 5.9%
December 2025 7.9 wks 2,246 2,096 6.7%
November 2025 8.0 wks 2,127 2,008 5.6%
October 2025 8.3 wks 1,735 1,689 2.7%
September 2025 10.7 wks 1,777 1,650 7.1%
August 2025 12.1 wks 1,567 1,448 7.6%
July 2025 13.1 wks 1,601 1,482 7.4%
June 2025 10.4 wks 1,724 1,605 6.9%
May 2025 9.4 wks 1,738 1,626 6.4%
April 2025 10.7 wks 1,526 1,444 5.4%
March 2025 11.9 wks 1,650 1,541 6.6%
February 2025 11.1 wks 1,761 1,665 5.5%
January 2025 11.3 wks 1,808 1,703 5.8%
December 2024 8.2 wks 1,717 1,583 7.8%
November 2024 6.7 wks 1,659 1,535 7.5%
October 2024 8.9 wks 1,779 1,413 20.6%
September 2024 9.7 wks 1,796 1,357 24.4%
August 2024 8.9 wks 1,632 1,310 19.7%

Calculate Your Pass Rate

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Centre average: 56.20% · 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 Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 56.20% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Chesterfield?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Chesterfield is 4.9 weeks, based on DVSA figures for July 2026. The Great Britain median is 11.9 weeks.
How do I get to Chesterfield Driving Test Centre?
Chesterfield Driving Test Centre is located at Bus Garage, Approach Road, Chesterfield. 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