--- title: "Newbury (Hambridge Lane) Test Centre | Pass Rate & Info" description: "Newbury (Hambridge Lane) driving test centre in Berkshire — address, opening hours, and how to find earlier driving test cancellations." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Driving Test Cancellations", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com", "logo": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/favicon.png", "sameAs": [] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Driving Test Cancellations", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/blog?q={search_term_string}", "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Test Centres", "item": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Berkshire", "item": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/berkshire" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Newbury (Hambridge Lane)" } ] }, [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "GovernmentOffice", "name": "Newbury (Hambridge Lane) Driving Test Centre", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/berkshire/newbury-hambridge-lane", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Hambridge Lane, Newbury, Berkshire", "postalCode": "RG14 5TZ", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": 51.397, "longitude": -1.309 } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "Will I get my licence on the day if I pass?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "If you pass your driving test, the examiner will issue you a pass certificate. They will also ask if you want your new full licence sent to your home address automatically. Assuming you have a valid UK provisional licence, your full driving licence should arrive within three weeks." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How do I find a driving test cancellation at this centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "To find a driving test cancellation at Newbury (Hambridge Lane), you can regularly check the DVSA website. Alternatively, services like Find Me A Driving Test can help by automatically searching for and notifying you of available early test slots at this specific centre." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How busy is this driving test centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Newbury (Hambridge Lane) is a popular driving test centre, indicative of demand in the Berkshire area. The waiting times for practical tests can often be lengthy, suggesting a consistently high volume of learners using this location." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How early should I arrive at this test centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "You should aim to arrive at the Newbury (Hambridge Lane) Driving Test Centre approximately 10-15 minutes before your scheduled test time. This allows for sufficient time to park, use the facilities if needed, and report to the waiting room without feeling rushed." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How long does the practical test take here?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The practical driving test at Newbury (Hambridge Lane), like all standard car driving tests in the UK, lasts for approximately 40 minutes. 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[Home](/) 2. [Test Centres](/test-centres) 3. [Berkshire](/test-centres/berkshire) 4. Newbury (Hambridge Lane) # Newbury (Hambridge Lane) Test Centre Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in Berkshire. ## Quick facts - Hambridge Lane, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5TZ - Pass rate: not yet published - County: **Berkshire** [View larger map on OpenStreetMap →](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=51.397&mlon=-1.309#map=15/51.397/-1.309) ## About Newbury (Hambridge Lane) Test Centre The Newbury (Hambridge Lane) Driving Test Centre is situated in the town of Newbury, Berkshire. Located at Hambridge Lane, RG14 5AW, it offers a varied driving experience for learners. Test routes from this centre typically incorporate a mix of urban and rural roads, challenging candidates with different speed limits, traffic conditions, and road types. Expect to navigate through residential areas, town centre congestion, and potentially some faster-flowing roads outside the immediate town. The test centre's location means examiners will assess your ability to handle crossroads, roundabouts, and junctions, often in environments with parked cars and pedestrians. This diversity aims to ensure that successful candidates are well-prepared for a wide range of driving situations. While specific pass rates fluctuate, the varied routes suggest that candidates who demonstrate strong observational skills and adaptability tend to perform well. Practicing on different road types around Newbury will be key to success. ## Driving Test Cancellations at Newbury (Hambridge Lane) Finding a driving test cancellation at Newbury (Hambridge Lane) can significantly reduce waiting times for a practical test. Learners often look for earlier test dates due to the high demand at this Berkshire centre. Cancellations become available when other candidates reschedule or cancel their tests, opening up new slots. These can appear at any time, making it challenging to spot them manually. Find Me A Driving Test continuously scans the DVSA booking system 22/7, helping you to find and book these last-minute test slots at Newbury (Hambridge Lane) as soon as they become available. [Get cancellation alerts for Newbury (Hambridge Lane)](/signup) ## Pass rate trend at Newbury (Hambridge Lane) ### Pass rate over time Annual pass rate at Newbury (Hambridge Lane), from 2014-15 to 2022-23 (DVSA data). Between 2014-15 and 2022-23, the pass rate at Newbury (Hambridge Lane) has remained broadly stable, moving from 54.4% to 52.9% (down 1.5 percentage points). It peaked at 59.4% in 2021-22 and was lowest at 50.1% in 2017-18, with a long-run average of 53.9%. Pass rates vary year-to-year due to changes in test demand, examiner availability, candidate readiness and local route difficulty — these figures are taken directly from DVSA's published statistics. ### Year-by-year pass rate Year Pass rate 2022-23 52.9% 2021-22 59.4% 2020-21 59% 2019-20 51.5% 2018-19 51.4% 2017-18 50.1% 2016-17 51.2% 2015-16 55.4% 2014-15 54.4% ## Frequently asked questions ### Will I get my licence on the day if I pass? ### How do I find a driving test cancellation at this centre? ### How busy is this driving test centre? ### How early should I arrive at this test centre? ### How long does the practical test take here? ### Can a driving instructor sit in on the test? ## Nearby alternative test centres - [ Newbury 1.1 km away ](/test-centres/berkshire/newbury) - [ Basingstoke 21.1 km away ](/test-centres/uk/basingstoke) - [ Reading 23.4 km away ](/test-centres/berkshire/reading) - [ Winchester 37.1 km away ](/test-centres/hampshire/winchester) - [ Swindon 37.3 km away ](/test-centres/wiltshire/swindon) Driving Test Cancellations Helping learner drivers across the UK find earlier test dates. 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