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Chichester Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Chichester 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 Chichester.

How Chichester compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 61.59%, 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%
Chichester Overall
61.59%
2025/26 figures
Chichester Automatic
54.73%
Chichester 1st Attempt
63.27%

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

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Chichester male pass rate
61.52%
Chichester male automatic
51.66%
Chichester male first attempt
63.95%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Chichester female pass rate
61.67%
Chichester female automatic
56.74%
Chichester female first attempt
62.50%

Pass Rate History

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

Latest (2025/26)
61.6%
Best year
65.8%
2021/22
Change since 2007/08
+8.4 pts
Years published
19
Chichester Great Britain average
40% 48% 55% 63% 70% 2008 2011 2014 2017 2020 2023 2026 2007/08 — Chichester 53.2%, Great Britain 44.2% 2008/09 — Chichester 51.6%, Great Britain 45.3% 2009/10 — Chichester 53.8%, Great Britain 45.9% 2010/11 — Chichester 52.4%, Great Britain 46.3% 2011/12 — Chichester 52.4%, Great Britain 46.9% 2012/13 — Chichester 50.2%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — Chichester 49.8%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Chichester 53.5%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Chichester 53.4%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Chichester 52.9%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Chichester 54.2%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Chichester 52.0%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Chichester 54.7%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Chichester 60.0%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — Chichester 65.8%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Chichester 64.7%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Chichester 63.0%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Chichester 64.2%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Chichester 61.6%, Great Britain 50.0% 61.6% 50.0%
View all 19 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 61.6% 50.0% +11.5 6,672 4,109
2024/25 64.2% 48.7% +15.5 5,295 3,400
2023/24 63.0% 47.9% +15.1 7,210 4,541
2022/23 64.7% 48.4% +16.4 7,302 4,726
2021/22 65.8% 48.9% +16.9 3,668 2,412
2020/21 60.0% 49.8% +10.2 1,272 763
2019/20 54.7% 45.9% +8.8 4,962 2,714
2018/19 52.0% 45.8% +6.3 5,255 2,735
2017/18 54.2% 46.3% +7.9 4,297 2,331
2016/17 52.9% 47.1% +5.8 5,209 2,757
2015/16 53.4% 47.0% +6.4 4,442 2,374
2014/15 53.5% 46.9% +6.6 4,239 2,267
2013/14 49.8% 47.1% +2.7 4,061 2,023
2012/13 50.2% 47.1% +3.1 3,821 1,919
2011/12 52.4% 46.9% +5.5 4,055 2,124
2010/11 52.4% 46.3% +6.0 4,211 2,206
2009/10 53.8% 45.9% +7.9 3,944 2,121
2008/09 51.6% 45.3% +6.3 4,327 2,233
2007/08 53.2% 44.2% +9.0 4,258 2,265

Waiting Times & Availability

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

Typical wait
3.7 weeks
8.7 weeks shorter than the GB median
Change on last year
-10.4 weeks
vs September 2025
Slots still bookable
13.2%
384 of 2,907 slots
Weeks to open availability
22.0
Until 10%+ of weekly slots are free

Typical wait over the last 24 months

0 5 10 15 20 Oct 24 Feb 25 Jun 25 Oct 25 Feb 26 Jun 26 Sep 26 GB 12.4 October 2024 — 17.0 weeks November 2024 — 14.8 weeks December 2024 — 14.4 weeks January 2025 — 16.1 weeks February 2025 — 11.1 weeks March 2025 — 7.9 weeks April 2025 — 8.4 weeks May 2025 — 10.0 weeks June 2025 — 11.1 weeks July 2025 — 11.6 weeks August 2025 — 14.7 weeks September 2025 — 14.1 weeks October 2025 — 16.3 weeks November 2025 — 15.6 weeks December 2025 — 11.6 weeks January 2026 — 11.4 weeks February 2026 — 10.3 weeks March 2026 — 9.1 weeks April 2026 — 9.2 weeks May 2026 — 8.0 weeks June 2026 — 6.4 weeks July 2026 — 4.7 weeks August 2026 — 4.7 weeks September 2026 — 3.7 weeks 3.7

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 3.7 wks 2,907 2,523 13.2%
August 2026 4.7 wks 2,638 2,475 6.2%
July 2026 4.7 wks 2,530 2,405 4.9%
June 2026 6.4 wks 2,295 2,187 4.7%
May 2026 8.0 wks 2,103 2,006 4.6%
April 2026 9.2 wks 2,217 2,111 4.8%
March 2026 9.1 wks 2,262 2,186 3.4%
February 2026 10.3 wks 2,707 2,633 2.7%
January 2026 11.4 wks 3,136 3,045 2.9%
December 2025 11.6 wks 2,401 2,273 5.3%
November 2025 15.6 wks 2,081 2,008 3.5%
October 2025 16.3 wks 2,058 2,025 1.6%
September 2025 14.1 wks 1,709 1,615 5.5%
August 2025 14.7 wks 1,519 1,463 3.7%
July 2025 11.6 wks 1,570 1,504 4.2%
June 2025 11.1 wks 1,619 1,548 4.4%
May 2025 10.0 wks 1,501 1,420 5.4%
April 2025 8.4 wks 1,475 1,419 3.8%
March 2025 7.9 wks 1,195 1,146 4.1%
February 2025 11.1 wks 1,203 1,174 2.4%
January 2025 16.1 wks 1,229 1,203 2.1%
December 2024 14.4 wks 1,189 1,147 3.5%
November 2024 14.8 wks 1,439 1,404 2.4%
October 2024 17.0 wks 1,515 1,500 1.0%

Driving instructors near Chichester test centre

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

All 7 driving instructors in Chichester

Calculate Your Pass Rate

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Centre average: 61.59% · 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 Chichester 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 Chichester Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 61.59% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Chichester?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Chichester is 3.7 weeks, based on DVSA figures for September 2026. The Great Britain median is 12.4 weeks.
How do I get to Chichester Driving Test Centre?
Chichester Driving Test Centre is located at York House, City Fields Business Park, Chichester. 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