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Heysham Driving Test Centre

Welcome to your personalised guide for the Heysham 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 Heysham.

How Heysham compares

Candidates testing here currently achieve a pass rate of 59.24%, 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%
Heysham Overall
59.24%
2025/26 figures
Heysham Automatic
48.74%
Heysham 1st Attempt
61.91%

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

Male candidates

UK male pass rate
50.80%
Heysham male pass rate
59.16%
Heysham male automatic
46.41%
Heysham male first attempt
61.65%

Female candidates

UK female pass rate
49.09%
Heysham female pass rate
59.33%
Heysham female automatic
50.47%
Heysham female first attempt
62.22%

Pass Rate History

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

Latest (2025/26)
59.2%
Best year
59.2%
2025/26
Change since 2007/08
+8.8 pts
Years published
19
Heysham Great Britain average
40% 46% 53% 59% 65% 2008 2011 2014 2017 2020 2023 2026 2007/08 — Heysham 50.4%, Great Britain 44.2% 2008/09 — Heysham 49.7%, Great Britain 45.3% 2009/10 — Heysham 50.6%, Great Britain 45.9% 2010/11 — Heysham 52.0%, Great Britain 46.3% 2011/12 — Heysham 55.4%, Great Britain 46.9% 2012/13 — Heysham 56.5%, Great Britain 47.1% 2013/14 — Heysham 54.2%, Great Britain 47.1% 2014/15 — Heysham 54.9%, Great Britain 46.9% 2015/16 — Heysham 51.4%, Great Britain 47.0% 2016/17 — Heysham 50.7%, Great Britain 47.1% 2017/18 — Heysham 53.3%, Great Britain 46.3% 2018/19 — Heysham 49.2%, Great Britain 45.8% 2019/20 — Heysham 49.3%, Great Britain 45.9% 2020/21 — Heysham 56.3%, Great Britain 49.8% 2021/22 — Heysham 51.5%, Great Britain 48.9% 2022/23 — Heysham 55.3%, Great Britain 48.4% 2023/24 — Heysham 54.6%, Great Britain 47.9% 2024/25 — Heysham 55.0%, Great Britain 48.7% 2025/26 — Heysham 59.2%, Great Britain 50.0% 59.2% 50.0%
View all 19 years as a table
Year Pass rate GB average Difference Tests Passes
2025/26 59.2% 50.0% +9.2 3,692 2,187
2024/25 55.0% 48.7% +6.3 3,735 2,054
2023/24 54.6% 47.9% +6.7 3,641 1,989
2022/23 55.3% 48.4% +7.0 3,017 1,669
2021/22 51.5% 48.9% +2.6 2,685 1,382
2020/21 56.3% 49.8% +6.5 876 493
2019/20 49.3% 45.9% +3.3 2,669 1,315
2018/19 49.2% 45.8% +3.4 2,834 1,394
2017/18 53.3% 46.3% +7.0 3,109 1,658
2016/17 50.7% 47.1% +3.6 3,110 1,577
2015/16 51.4% 47.0% +4.4 3,036 1,561
2014/15 54.9% 46.9% +8.0 2,744 1,507
2013/14 54.2% 47.1% +7.1 2,891 1,566
2012/13 56.5% 47.1% +9.3 2,807 1,585
2011/12 55.4% 46.9% +8.5 2,895 1,605
2010/11 52.0% 46.3% +5.6 3,138 1,631
2009/10 50.6% 45.9% +4.7 3,636 1,839
2008/09 49.7% 45.3% +4.4 3,575 1,776
2007/08 50.4% 44.2% +6.2 3,894 1,963

Waiting Times & Availability

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

Typical wait
18.1 weeks
6.2 weeks longer than the GB median
Change on last year
+5.2 weeks
vs July 2025
Slots still bookable
23.9%
362 of 1,516 slots
Weeks to open availability
13.8
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 — 6.6 weeks September 2024 — 8.0 weeks October 2024 — 6.9 weeks November 2024 — 7.0 weeks December 2024 — 9.6 weeks January 2025 — 10.4 weeks February 2025 — 7.9 weeks March 2025 — 8.8 weeks April 2025 — 7.7 weeks May 2025 — 10.9 weeks June 2025 — 10.4 weeks July 2025 — 12.9 weeks August 2025 — 12.9 weeks September 2025 — 10.9 weeks October 2025 — 9.9 weeks November 2025 — 12.9 weeks December 2025 — 14.5 weeks January 2026 — 16.0 weeks February 2026 — 14.9 weeks March 2026 — 15.1 weeks April 2026 — 15.6 weeks May 2026 — 12.1 weeks June 2026 — 17.3 weeks July 2026 — 18.1 weeks 18.1

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 18.1 wks 1,516 1,154 23.9%
June 2026 17.3 wks 1,616 1,240 23.3%
May 2026 12.1 wks 1,518 1,242 18.2%
April 2026 15.6 wks 1,583 1,337 15.5%
March 2026 15.1 wks 1,545 1,352 12.5%
February 2026 14.9 wks 1,643 1,387 15.6%
January 2026 16.0 wks 1,702 1,494 12.2%
December 2025 14.5 wks 1,579 1,474 6.6%
November 2025 12.9 wks 1,516 1,425 6.0%
October 2025 9.9 wks 1,406 1,376 2.1%
September 2025 10.9 wks 1,531 1,418 7.4%
August 2025 12.9 wks 1,430 1,324 7.4%
July 2025 12.9 wks 1,446 1,340 7.3%
June 2025 10.4 wks 1,619 1,509 6.8%
May 2025 10.9 wks 1,429 1,324 7.3%
April 2025 7.7 wks 1,527 1,423 6.8%
March 2025 8.8 wks 1,492 1,392 6.7%
February 2025 7.9 wks 1,441 1,125 21.9%
January 2025 10.4 wks 1,490 1,055 29.2%
December 2024 9.6 wks 1,444 1,022 29.2%
November 2024 7.0 wks 1,330 974 26.8%
October 2024 6.9 wks 1,416 918 35.2%
September 2024 8.0 wks 1,323 861 34.9%
August 2024 6.6 wks 1,298 826 36.4%

Calculate Your Pass Rate

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Centre average: 59.24% · 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 Heysham 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 Heysham Driving Test Centre?
The pass rate is 59.24% as of 2026.
How long is the wait for a driving test at Heysham?
The typical wait between booking and taking a test at Heysham is 18.1 weeks, based on DVSA figures for July 2026. The Great Britain median is 11.9 weeks.
How do I get to Heysham Driving Test Centre?
Heysham Driving Test Centre is located at Office 106 Lancaster Training Services, Heysham. 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