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Heckmondwike Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Heckmondwike 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 Heckmondwike.

How Heckmondwike compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 45.79%, 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%
Heckmondwike Overall
45.79%
2025/26 figures
Heckmondwike Automatic
41.20%
Heckmondwike 1st Attempt
45.81%

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

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Heckmondwike male pass rate
48.82%
Heckmondwike male automatic
43.96%
Heckmondwike male first attempt
49.19%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Heckmondwike female pass rate
42.78%
Heckmondwike female automatic
40.22%
Heckmondwike female first attempt
42.26%

Pass Rate History

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

Latest (2025/26)
45.8%
Best year
46.7%
2024/25
Change since 2007/08
+14.4 pts
Years published
19
Heckmondwike Great Britain average
25% 33% 40% 48% 55% 2008 2011 2014 2017 2020 2023 2026 2007/08 — Heckmondwike 31.4%, Great Britain 44.2% 2008/09 — Heckmondwike 33.4%, Great Britain 45.3% 2009/10 — Heckmondwike 30.2%, Great Britain 45.9% 2010/11 — Heckmondwike 30.5%, Great Britain 46.3% 2011/12 — Heckmondwike 38.4%, Great Britain 46.9% 2012/13 — Heckmondwike 39.8%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — Heckmondwike 37.4%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Heckmondwike 39.3%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Heckmondwike 41.5%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Heckmondwike 39.8%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Heckmondwike 40.3%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Heckmondwike 38.2%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Heckmondwike 40.9%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Heckmondwike 43.7%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — Heckmondwike 42.6%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Heckmondwike 45.2%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Heckmondwike 46.0%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Heckmondwike 46.7%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Heckmondwike 45.8%, Great Britain 50.0% 45.8% 50.0%
View all 19 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 45.8% 50.0% -4.2 5,471 2,505
2024/25 46.7% 48.7% -2.0 5,232 2,444
2023/24 46.0% 47.9% -1.9 6,520 3,001
2022/23 45.2% 48.4% -3.2 6,327 2,859
2021/22 42.6% 48.9% -6.2 7,222 3,079
2020/21 43.7% 49.8% -6.1 2,201 961
2019/20 40.9% 45.9% -5.1 7,159 2,925
2018/19 38.2% 45.8% -7.6 7,030 2,684
2017/18 40.3% 46.3% -6.0 7,493 3,018
2016/17 39.8% 47.1% -7.3 6,966 2,770
2015/16 41.5% 47.0% -5.6 5,840 2,423
2014/15 39.3% 46.9% -7.6 6,398 2,515
2013/14 37.4% 47.1% -9.7 6,422 2,402
2012/13 39.8% 47.1% -7.3 6,027 2,400
2011/12 38.4% 46.9% -8.5 7,260 2,791
2010/11 30.5% 46.3% -15.9 8,763 2,671
2009/10 30.2% 45.9% -15.7 7,175 2,169
2008/09 33.4% 45.3% -11.9 8,897 2,972
2007/08 31.4% 44.2% -12.8 8,663 2,722

Waiting Times & Availability

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

Typical wait
10.1 weeks
1.8 weeks shorter than the GB median
Change on last year
-9.3 weeks
vs July 2025
Slots still bookable
32.5%
901 of 2,776 slots
Weeks to open availability
15.5
Until 10%+ of weekly slots are free

Typical wait over the last 24 months

0 6 12 18 24 Aug 24 Dec 24 Apr 25 Aug 25 Dec 25 Apr 26 Jul 26 GB 11.9 August 2024 — 17.0 weeks September 2024 — 17.9 weeks October 2024 — 18.1 weeks November 2024 — 17.6 weeks December 2024 — 14.4 weeks January 2025 — 16.0 weeks February 2025 — 17.8 weeks March 2025 — 16.0 weeks April 2025 — 18.4 weeks May 2025 — 14.3 weeks June 2025 — 20.9 weeks July 2025 — 19.4 weeks August 2025 — 17.7 weeks September 2025 — 9.4 weeks October 2025 — 11.0 weeks November 2025 — 8.3 weeks December 2025 — 7.1 weeks January 2026 — 7.3 weeks February 2026 — 6.1 weeks March 2026 — 5.0 weeks April 2026 — 6.0 weeks May 2026 — 8.7 weeks June 2026 — 6.4 weeks July 2026 — 10.1 weeks 10.1

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 10.1 wks 2,776 1,875 32.5%
June 2026 6.4 wks 3,035 2,050 32.5%
May 2026 8.7 wks 2,939 2,059 29.9%
April 2026 6.0 wks 2,665 1,978 25.8%
March 2026 5.0 wks 2,432 1,881 22.7%
February 2026 6.1 wks 2,358 1,981 16.0%
January 2026 7.3 wks 1,580 1,485 6.0%
December 2025 7.1 wks 1,571 1,478 5.9%
November 2025 8.3 wks 1,416 1,337 5.6%
October 2025 11.0 wks 1,414 1,392 1.6%
September 2025 9.4 wks 1,622 1,533 5.5%
August 2025 17.7 wks 1,403 1,309 6.7%
July 2025 19.4 wks 1,334 1,247 6.5%
June 2025 20.9 wks 1,285 1,229 4.4%
May 2025 14.3 wks 1,348 1,295 3.9%
April 2025 18.4 wks 1,487 1,430 3.8%
March 2025 16.0 wks 1,732 1,672 3.5%
February 2025 17.8 wks 1,895 1,803 4.9%
January 2025 16.0 wks 1,868 1,778 4.8%
December 2024 14.4 wks 1,888 1,798 4.8%
November 2024 17.6 wks 1,935 1,853 4.2%
October 2024 18.1 wks 1,745 1,669 4.4%
September 2024 17.9 wks 1,854 1,776 4.2%
August 2024 17.0 wks 1,880 1,799 4.3%

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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 Heckmondwike 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 Heckmondwike Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 45.79% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Heckmondwike?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Heckmondwike is 10.1 weeks, based on DVSA figures for July 2026. The Great Britain median is 11.9 weeks.
How do I get to Heckmondwike Driving Test Centre?
Heckmondwike Driving Test Centre is located at Tower Buildings, Heckmondwike. 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